A character in Mission: Impossible (1996)

Luther Stickell quotes from Mission: Impossible (1996)

Ving Rhames

Scenes with Luther Stickell

7 scenes
Luther Stickell
[about a previous computer hack]

There was never any physical evidence I had anything to do with that... that... that wonderful piece of work.

Luther Stickell

Thinking Machine laptops, I'm talking about the 686 prototypes, with the artificial intelligence RISC chip.

Ethan Hunt

So, how does it feel to be a solid citizen again?

Luther Stickell

Man, I don't know. I'm gonna miss bein' disreputable.

Ethan Hunt

Well, Luther, if it makes you feel any better, I'll always think of you that way.

Luther Stickell

Reach your folks?

Luther Stickell
[Ethan nods]

How do they feel?

Ethan Hunt

About what?

Luther Stickell

The apology from the Justice Department, VIP treatment. You know, the whole nine yards.

Ethan Hunt

Well, my mom was a little confused how the DEA could mistake her and Uncle Donald for a couple of dope smugglers in the Florida Keys.

Ethan Hunt
[Ethan describes the CIA's security system] [the scene goes to William Dunloe coming into the computer vault]

The only certified technician has to pass a series of security scans. First one is voice activated.

CIA Analyst William Donloe

William Dunloe.

Ethan Hunt

Then, he has to put in a 6 digit code.

Ethan Hunt
[Dunloe enters the first room]

That only gets him into the outer room. In order to get in the vault, he first has to pass a redna scan. Then, the door will unlock by only by two electronic keycards, which we won't have.

Ethan Hunt
[Dunloe then enters the vault]

In the vault, there are three security sensors that will activate at anytime the technician is out of the room. First is voice sensitive, anything above a whisper, will set it off. The second one senses the temperature even the body heat of an unauthorized person in the room can set it off if the temperature rises by a single degree. The temperature is controlled by an air duct system 30 feet above the floor. The vent is guarded by a laser net.

Ethan Hunt
[Dunloe leaves the vault]

The third one is on the floor, and it's pressure sensitive. Just the slightest increase in weight will set it off. If any of these 3 sensors are set off will trigger an automatic lockdown. Let me tell you, gentlemen, that all three systems, are state of the art.

Luther Stickell
[a drop of water from Dunloe's drink drops to the floor, which sets off the alarm] [After a stunned silence]

And you really think we can do this?

Etahn Hunt
[Pause]

We're going to do it.

Ethan Hunt
[testing decibel meter on his wrist]

One. Two. Three. TOAST. TOAST.
Luther Stickel': [through radio] Check.

Ethan Hunt

Good. Okay, Luther, I'm goin' in. Everest, man, you ready to plant the flag?

Luther Stickell
[Krieger sneezes loudly and the meter fills up.]

Damn!

Ethan Hunt

Krieger, from here on in, absolute silence.

Luther Stickell

Reach your folks? [Ethan nods] How do they feel?

Ethan Hunt

About what?

Luther Stickell

The apology from the Justice Department, VIP treatment. You know, the whole nine yards.

Ethan Hunt

Well, my mom was a little confused how the DEA could mistake her and Uncle Donald for a couple of dope smugglers in the Florida Keys. [holds up a glass of beer]

Luther Stickell
[holds up his glass]

Cheers.

Ethan Hunt

To you, Luther. And being off the disavowed list.

Luther Stickell

Hey, I'm the flavour of the month. Why don't you come back with me?

Ethan Hunt

I just...don't know why I'd be doing it. Better go catch my flight. So, how does it feel to be a solid citizen again?

Luther Stickell

Man, I don't know. I'm gonna miss bein' disreputable.

Ethan Hunt

Well, Luther, if it makes you feel any better, I'll always think of you that way.

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