Mr. Helpmann Bad sportsmanship. A ruthless minority of people seem to have forgotten good old-fashioned virtues. They just can't stand seeing the other fellow win. If these people would just play the game...
Played by Peter Vaughan 
Brazil (1985) · 60 quotes
Brazil (1985) · 60 quotes
3rd most-quoted character in Brazil (1985): in 8 of its 60 quotes
A line from Mr. Helpmann'Ere I am, J.H. ...The ghost in the machine.
More lines from Mr. Helpmann
4 quotes Mr. Helpmann Mr. Helpmann We're fielding all their strokes, running a lot of them out, and pretty consistently knocking them for six. I'd say they're nearly out of the game.
Mr. Helpmann Jill? Yes... Sam I think I ought to tell you. I'm afraid she's upped stumps and retired to the pavillion. Thrown in the towel.
Mr. Helpmann All I can say is don't fall at the last fence. The finishing post's in sight. See you in the paddock... keep your eye on the ball.
Scenes with Mr. Helpmann
3 scenes
T.V. Interviewer How do you account for the fact that the bombing campaign has been going on for thirteen years?
Mr. Helpmann Beginners' luck.
Mr. Helpmann He's got away from us, Jack.
'Fraid you're right, Mr. Helpmann. He's gone.
Mr. Helpmann Why should decent law-abiding citizens have to subsidize criminals?
Interviewer But Mr. Helpmann, the bombing campaign is now in its thirteenth year.
Mr. Helpmann Beginner's luck.
