Gangs of New York

Gangs of New York2002

Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Jim Broadbent
Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Rating: R
Runtime: 167 minutes

Gangs of New York may achieve greatness with the passage of time. Mixed reviews were inevitable for a production this grand (and this troubled behind the scenes), but it's as distinguished as any of director Martin Scorsese's more celebrat… more »



Bill:
Tell me, this charge. Does it sit on easy with you?

Happy Jack:
No. Not uneasy , Bill. I wouldn't say that. But.....my allegiance is to the law. I'm paid to uphold the law.

[Bill lowers his head, lets out a sigh of frustration, makes a slow facepalm and then spreads his hands - all in theatrical manner - before finally answering]

Bill:
What in Heaven's name are you talking about? You may have misgivings, but don't go believing that, Jack. That way lies damnation.

Happy Jack:
I'm in no danger of damnation, Bill.

Bill:
Here's the thing. I don't give a tuppenny f*** about your moral conundrum, you meat-headed sh*t-sack. That's more or less the thing. And I want you to go out there... You, nobody else. None of your little minions. I want you to go out there. And... [feigns crying] I want you... to punish... the person... responsible [sobs loudly] for murdering this... poor little rabbit [sobs again, twice, then becomes serious] Is that understood?

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