Body Heat (1981)

Richard Crenna: Edmund Walker

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• Edmund Walker : The guy came to us with a business proposition. We're always looking for opportunities, if the conditions are right. We're willing to take an occasional risk, if the downside isn't too steep. But this guy hadn't done his homework, he didn't know the bottom line. That's how I knew he was full of shit. You've got to know the bottom line. That's all that really counts. He didn't have the goods, this guy. He was like a lot of guys you run into - they want to get rich, they want to do it quick, they want to be there with one score. But they're not willing to do what's necessary. Do you know what I mean?

  Ned : I'm not sure. You mean, do the groundwork? Earn it?

  Edmund Walker : No. No, I mean do what's necessary. Whatever's necessary.

  Ned : Yeah. I know that kind of guy. I hate that. It makes me sick.

  Edmund Walker : Me too.

  Ned : I'm a lot like that.

• Edmund Walker : That's the way of the world. Most people despise their jobs.

  Ned : Do you?

  Edmund Walker : No. I love it. But it's not a job.

  Ned : What is it, exactly?

  Edmund Walker : Various things. This and that. Here and there.

• Matty : Edmund's company owns The Breakers.

  Ned : Really?

  Edmund Walker : It's not that simple, really. We have an interest in a few places along the shore. For the land. You know. Someday. Don't try to explain that to her.

  Matty : I'm too dumb. A woman, you know. Well, I'll be right back. Then, maybe we can talk about pantyhose or something interesting.

• Edmund Walker : I figured an honest lawyer doesn't make much and the other kind was too slimy for me. Now, I'd rather be upfront about shafting somebody.

• Edmund Walker : You'd never believe the dorkus she was with when I met her.

• Edmund Walker : I'm crazy about her. If I ever thought she was seeing another guy, I don't know. Oh, I could understand how it could happen. Her being the way she is. I could - understand it. But, I think I'd kill the guy with my bare hands.

  Ned : That's understanding.

• Matty : [in bed]  No, don't stop.

  Edmund Walker : Are you trying to kill me?