A scene from Chinatown 1974
Cross

You've got a nasty reputation, Mr. Gits. I like that.

Gittes

Thanks.

Cross

If you were a bank president, that would be one thing. But in your business it's admirable and it's good advertising.

Gittes

It doesn't hurt.

Cross

It's, um, why you attracted a client like my daughter.

Gittes

Probably.

Cross

But I'm surprised you're still working for her - unless she's suddenly come up with another husband.

Gittes

No. She happens to think the last one was murdered.

Cross

Umm, how'd she get that idea?

Gittes

I think I gave it to her.

Cross

[about the fish served for lunch]

I hope you don't mind. I believe they should be served with the head.

Gittes

Fine. As long as you don't serve the chicken that way.

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