The Sting

Luther: You're late. Where have you been? Hooker: I had a couple of appointments. Luther: How much did you lose? Hooker: [winces] All of it. Luther: In one damn night? What are you spraying money around like that for? You could've been nailed. Hooker: I checked the place first. There were no dicks in there. Luther: But you're a con man! And you blew it like a pimp! I didn't teach you to be no pimp.

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Henry: [drunk] Turn it off. Hooker: Are you sober? Henry: [drunk] Turn it off.

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Henry: [drunk] Glad to meet you, kid - you're a real horse's ass. Hooker: Luther said I could learn from you. I already know how to drink.

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Hooker: Listen, Gondorff! Am I gonna learn the big con or not? Henry: What's your hurry? Hooker: I want to play for Lonnegan. Henry: You know anything about the guy? Hooker: Yeah! He croaked Luther! Anything else I gotta know? [after he calms down] All right. He runs a numbers racket on the south side. He owns a packing house. A few banks. Henry: Yeah, and half the politicians in New York and Chicago. Not a fix in this world is gonna cool him out if he blows on you. Hooker: I'll get him anyway. Henry: Why? Hooker: 'Cause I don't know enough about killin' to kill him. Henry: You can't do it alone, you know. It takes a mob of guys like you and enough money to make them look good. Hooker: I know plenty of guys. Henry: It's not like playing winos in the street. You can't outrun Lonnegan. Hooker: I never played for no winos. Henry: You gotta keep his con even after you take his money. He can't know you took him. Hooker: You're scared of him. Henry: Right down to my socks, buster! You're tal

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Hooker: What're you doin'?! Henry: Always drink gin with the mark, son. He can't tell if y' cut it!

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Henry: Tough luck, Lonnehan. But that's what you get for playing with your head up your ass! Doyle: The name's Lonnegan, DOYLE Lonnegan! You're gonna remember that, Mr. Shaw, or you're gonna get yourself a new game. You follow?

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