Pickup Alley (1957)

Peter Illing: Police Captain Baris

Quotes 

• Capt. Baris : What did you say - is it this time, our little cargo item?

  Frank McNally : I didn't say.

  Capt. Baris : Heroin or morphine?

  Frank McNally : Any difference to you?

• Capt. Baris : I understand heroin is bringing better prices in the States.

  Frank McNally : That's why it's heroin. You've been studying the fluctuating market, haven't you, Baris?

  Capt. Baris : How are you getting it into Athens?

  Frank McNally : Who'd expect Lebanese opium, processed in Naples, to go to New York by way of Athens. Brilliant, don't you think?

• Capt. Baris : How much is there this time?

  [McNally doesn't answer] 

  Capt. Baris : Well, I must know. To judge the space. To make the best arrangements.

  Frank McNally : About seventy kilos.

  Capt. Baris : Seventy kilos! I haven't planned on so much. Do you realize this is worth - three million dollars.

  Frank McNally : You have been studying the market, haven't you, Baris.

• Capt. Baris : I too understand you have made some very good buys in Tangier - in industrial diamonds. It should easily cover your expenses. I see no reason why I shouldn't have a fair profit, too. No, no, no, no. Under these circumstances, I cannot offer you my facilities for less than - fifty thousand dollars or the equivalent.