Michael Sullivan Sarah? It's me Mike. We're here...
Most-quoted character in Road to Perdition (2002): in 19 of its 39 quotes
Most scenes with: Harlen Maguire (2), Alexander Rance (2)
If I'm not back in half an hour, you go see Reverend Lynch at First Methodist and you tell him what's happened. Do NOT go to Father Callaway.
More lines from Michael Sullivan
2 quotes Michael Sullivan Michael Sullivan I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry... I'm sorry.
Scenes with Michael Sullivan
16 scenes
Michael Sullivan Your mother knows I love Mr. Rooney. When we had nothing, he gave us a home... a life... and we owe him.
Michael Sullivan You gonna frisk me?
Frank the Bouncer Should I?
Michael Sullivan It's a good idea.
Michael Sullivan Yeah.
Sorry for you. Terrible thing... but it sure makes you feel alive, don't it?
Michael Sullivan I'll drink to that.
Michael Sullivan [Maguire has pulled out a camera]
Is that, uh... your profession or... your pleasure?
Both, I guess. To be paid to do what you love... ain't that the dream?
Mr. McDougal Well this is a pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting another deposit until the end of the month.
Michael Sullivan Actually, I'm making a withdrawal. [Pulls his gun] And I want dirty money only, everything you're holding for Capone that's off the books. Open the safe.
Mr. McDougal You're insane. You know they'll find out who you are.
Michael Sullivan The name's Sullivan. You want me to spell it?
So when do I get my share of the money?
Michael Sullivan Well... how much do you want?
Two hundred dollars.
Michael Sullivan Okay. Deal. [Michael Jr. stops eating and thinks for awhile] Could I have had more?
Michael Sullivan You'll never know.
Michael Sullivan I'd like to work for you.
Frank Nitti [Chuckles]
Well... that's very interesting.
Michael Sullivan And in return, I'd like you to turn a blind eye to... what I have to do.
Frank Nitti And what is that?
Michael Sullivan Kill the man who murdered my family.
Mr. McDougal You really trust me not to say anything?
Michael Sullivan Always trust a bank manager.
Michael Sullivan [teaching his son to drive]
Look out for the tractor, Mike. Michael... look out for the tractor. You're coming up now. Watch out for the tractor. Watch out for the tractor! Watch out for the tractor!
Michael Sullivan [sarcastically]
Oh, yeah, yeah. We made it.
Jack Kelly [Sullivan has a gun to Kelly's head]
Think, Mike. Don't be stupid. I'm just the messenger.
Michael Sullivan [lowers his gun]
Then give Mr. Rooney a message for me.
Jack Kelly What is it?
[Sullivan shoots him]
Michael Sullivan Put it down.
Mr. Sullivan!
Michael Sullivan Mr. Rance.
How did you find me?
Michael Sullivan This is the best hotel in the area and you are so very... particular.
Yes, indeed, Mr. Sullivan.
What do you think you're going to accomplish by interfering with our business, Mr. Sullivan?
Michael Sullivan This has nothing to do with your business.
It's all business. That's what you fail to grasp. And in business, you must have something to trade. And you, Mr. Sullivan, have nothing to trade. Especially not for anyone as valuable as Connor Rooney.
Michael Sullivan He murdered Annie and Peter!
There are only murderers in this room! Michael! Open your eyes! This is the life we chose, the life we lead. And there is only one guarantee: none of us will see heaven.
Michael Sullivan Michael could.
Then do everything that you can to see that that happens.
Did you like Peter more than me?
Michael Sullivan No. I loved you both the same.
You were always... different with me.
Michael Sullivan Was I?
Michael Sullivan [Sullivan thinks for a while]
Well, I suppose it was because Peter was just... such a sweet little boy, you know? And you... you were more like me. And I... didn't want you to be.
What are you going to do?
Michael Sullivan [assembling a gun]
Just one last thing, and then it's done.
I couldn't do it.
Michael Sullivan I know.
