“The appearance of law must be upheld, especially when it's being...” – Boss Tweed, Gangs of New York ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Gangs of New York 2002

Boss Tweed Jim Broadbent

The appearance of law must be upheld, especially when it's being broken.

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