Straw Dogs (1971)
Dustin Hoffman: David Sumner
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Quotes
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Amy Sumner : David, give Niles to them. That's what they want. They just want him. Give them Niles, David!
David Sumner : They'll beat him to death.
Amy Sumner : I don't care! Get him out!
David Sumner : You really don't care, do you?
Amy Sumner : No, I don't.
David Sumner : No. I care. This is where I live. This is me. I will not allow violence against this house.
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Reverend Barney Hood : Radiation. That's an unfortunate dispensation.
David Sumner : Surely is. Yes, indeed.
Reverend Barney Hood : As long as it's not another bomb.
[beat]
Reverend Barney Hood : You're a scientist - can you deny the responsibility?
David Sumner : Can you?
[beat]
David Sumner : After all, there's never been a kingdom given to so much bloodshed as that of Christ.
Reverend Barney Hood : [beat] That's Montesquieu, isn't it?
David Sumner : Oh, really?
Louise Hood : Who's he?
Reverend Barney Hood : Somebody well worth reading.
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David Sumner : Jesus. I got 'em all!
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David Sumner : Ok, you've had your fun. I'll give you one more chance, and if you don't clear out now, there'll be real trouble. I mean it.
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David Sumner : Why don't you grow up?
Amy Sumner : I'm trying to!
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David Sumner : You act like you're fourteen years old.
Amy Sumner : I am fourteen years old.
David Sumner : Wanna try for twelve?
Amy Sumner : [Chews gum]
David Sumner : How about eight? I freak out for eight year olds.
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David Sumner : [after listening to Amy calling the cat] Kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty, shit!
