“I don't care what's changed or not changed as long as our sons are...” – Lavinia Meredith, Gosford Park ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Gosford Park 2001

Lavinia Meredith

I don't care what's changed or not changed as long as our sons are spared what you all went through.

Lady Sylvia McCordle

Not all. You never fought, did you, William?

Sir William McCordle

I did my bit.

Louisa Stockbridge

Of course you did.

Lady Sylvia McCordle

Well, you made a lot of money but it's not quite the same as charging into the cannon's mouth, is it?

In this scene

Lady Sylvia McCordle Kristin Scott Thomas More Lady Sylvia McCordle quotes →

Lavinia Meredith Natasha Wightman

Louisa Stockbridge Geraldine Somerville

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