Fracture

You know what nobody understands about certain kinds of low-pay public service work, every now and then you get to put a fucking stake in a bad guy's heart. I'm not supposed to talk about that when I visit third grade classes for career day and it doesn't get you very far in the country club locker room, but it's hard to beat when you actually get to do it.

Fracture (2007 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Lt. Robert Nunally: Your wife? Is she OK? Ted Crawford: I don't think she is. I shot her.

Fracture (2007 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Willy Beachum: [about Crawford's house] What style would you say this is? Detective Flores: Oh... I'd say homicidal modern.

Fracture (2007 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Judge Pincus: Mr. Crawford, you have been charged with section 664 slash 187 of the California penal code: Attempted murder. Do you waive further reading of the complaint and complete statement of rights? Public Defender: You do. Ted Crawford: I do. But, I... I want... Judge Pincus: And do you wish to enter a plea at this time? Ted Crawford: Yes, not guilty. But I also want to waive my right to counsel and to represent myself. Judge Pincus: Surely you won't have trouble finding an attorney, Mr. Crawford? Ted Crawford: No, but I want to do it myself. Public Defender: Your Honor, if I can have a moment with my client. Ted Crawford: I'm not your client. Try and keep up, will you? Judge Pincus: Uh, Mr. Crawford, you're facing some very serious charges here. I strongly urge you to retain counsel. Ted Crawford: That's very kind but I believe I'm within my rights. Judge Pincus: Be aware that lack of counsel will not be grounds for an appeal. Ted Crawford: Oh, I understand. I understand. Judge

Fracture (2007 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Willy Beachum: I'm not going to play any games with you. Ted Crawford: I'm afraid you have to, old sport.

Fracture (2007 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Lt. Robert Nunally: I warned you about him. Willy Beachum: You warned me he was smart. You didn't warn me you were stupid.

Fracture (2007 film), CC BY-SA 4.0