A character in Shine (1996)

David Helfgott quotes from Shine (1996)

Noah Taylor

Most-quoted character in Shine (1996): in 5 of its 11 quotes
Most scenes with: Gillian (2)

A line from David Helfgott

In this world only the strong survive. The weak get crushed like insects.

Scenes with David Helfgott

4 scenes
David

Would you marry me?

Well, it wouldn't be very practical, David.

David

Practical? No, of course not. Of course not. But then neither am I, Gillian. Neither am I. I'm not very practical at all.

Sylvia

You'll miss the plane!

It's sweet of you, David. I don't know what to say.

David

The stars, Gillian darling! Ask the stars!

Rachmaninov? Are you sure?

David

Kind of. I'm not really sure about anything.

The Rach 3. It's monumental.

David

It's a mountain. The hardest piece you could ever play.

No one's ever been mad enough to attempt the Rach Three.

David

Am I mad enough, professor? Am I?

David

It's a tough game, isn't it Roger?

Roger

It's a bloodsport.

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