Tied for 3rd most-quoted character in The Asphalt Jungle (1950): in 3 of its 30 quotes
Most scenes with: Doc Riedenschneider (2)
Scenes with Emmerich
3 scenes
E Emmerich
I could tell them that I'd fence the stuff myself, you see, promise them cash on delivery. Then, when the time comes, I simply wouldn't have the cash, do you understand? I'd tell them it would take a few more days to raise it. I'm certain I could get them to leave the stuff with me while we're waiting...Well, then I'd disappear. I'd take a plane to another country, to another life. The gold and platinum, I could melt up and sell as bullion, you see. And the rocks - sell them one at a time. There'd be no hurry. They'd last a lifetime.
It's a matter of temperament. I cause no trouble. The prison authorities appreciate that. They made me assistant librarian.
E Emmerich
I'm afraid I wouldn't make a model prisoner.
After this job, it's Mexico for me. I'll live like a king. Mexican girls are very pretty. I'll have nothing to do all day long but chase them in the sunshine.
I'd just like to see the color of the money.
E Emmerich
Gentlemen, I must admit at this moment, I, uh, I'm embarrassed.
You mean you haven't got the money, Mr. Emmerich?!
E Emmerich
Oh, I have it - that is, I have the assurance of it...No, I haven't got the currency right here in my hands. But it's promised by an unimpeachable source. Gentlemen, I'm afraid we were a little hasty. We, uh, we moved too fast...So I'm afraid a few days more are needed to raise it...It wouldn't be safe for you to carry that stuff around...They're certainly gonna be looking for the big-timers, like yourself. Some smart cop might even connect this burglary with your release. Well, there you are.
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