“In the name of the people...” – Judge, M ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from M 1931

Judge

[last lines, about to pronounce Beckert's sentence]

In the name of the people...

Mrs. Beckmann

This will not bring our children back. One has to... keep closer watch... over the children. All of you!

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Pregnant Woman I'm always telling those kids to stop singing that terrible murderer's song… and they do nothing but sing it at the top of their voices all day… As if we hadn't heard enough of that killer. Mrs. Beckmann Oh, leave them alone. As long as they're singing, at least we know they're still there. Hans Beckert And who are you? Elderly Lawyer I have the dubious honor of being your defense counsel. But I am afraid it won't be much use to you. Hans Beckert But… but… do you want to kill me then? Murder me, just like that? Schränker We just want to render you harmless. That's what we want. But you'll only be harmless when you're dead.