The Italian Job Quotes

Lyle: And then he's just the media darling... He's on the cover of all the magazines, I should of been on the cover of wired magazine. you know what he said? he said he named it Napster because it was his nickname because of the nappy hair under the hat. But he, It's because I was NAPPING when he STOLE it from me. He didn't even graduate.

Handsome Rob: I think it's time to move on, don't you? They shut him down, I wish they would do the same to you.

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John Bridger: For after the haul.

Charlie Croker: Hope I'll get to fire it up.

John Bridger: Still no word from the garbage men?

Charlie Croker: No. They're no shows. Three months of preps done the tube, and I dragged you out of retirement for nothing.

John Bridger: This is fun. I like this. You've taken over the reigns, all the worries. You're loosey goosey. I'm just along for the ride.

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Stella Bridger: What did you do to your hand?

Charlie Croker: I punched Steve.

Stella Bridger: Well, why do you get to punch him and I don't?

Charlie Croker: Because those hands are way too valuable.

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Garage Manager: You must have shot an awful lot of tigers, sir.

Charlie Croker: Yes, I used a machine gun.

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Mr Bridger: Does he really NEED all this equipment?

'Camp' Freddie: He SAYS he does...

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Stella: I want to see the look on that man's face when his gold is gone. He took my father from me, I'm taking this.

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Stella: You know this was never about the gold.

Steve: What ever helps you sleep at night sweetheart.
[Stella punches Steve]

Steve: Bitch! Charlie! Come on, Charlie!

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John Bridger: Charlie, there are two kinds of thieves in this world: The ones who steal to enrich their lives, and those who steal to define their lives. Don't be the latter. Makes you miss out on what's really important in this life.

Charlie Croker: What are you talking about, John? You've been a good father.

John Bridger: Sending presents doesn't make you a good father. I've spent half my kid's life in prison. Don't get to be my age with nothing but this, Charlie. Find somebody you want to spend the rest of your life with, and hold onto her forever.

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[as they are dangling from under the road way, after Left Ear's gotten all the explosives in place, and is about to insert the detonater]

Left Ear: Just give me a minute.

Charlie Croker: [impatiently] NOW?

Left Ear: I'm about to insert this detonator tube, and if the brass touches the sides, you and I will be the last people each of us will see.

Charlie Croker: Take all the time you need.

Left Ear: [after a pause] Hey, Charlie?

Charlie Croker: What?

Left Ear: I love you, man.

Charlie Croker: I love you too.

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Wrench: [upon first seeing Stella] Whoa, whoa whoa! We didn't get a chance to meet! Wrench.

Stella: [slapping a wrapped hoagie into his outstretched hand] Ham and cheese.

Wrench: [everyone laughs] Oh, that's cold. Damn, that's cold.

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Actor Reharsing in Car: Turn in your badge and your weapon. I don't want to see you anywhere near this investigation. [Drinks from an imaginary cup and then pretends to crush the cup]
Actor Reharsing in Car: Crush

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John Bridger: I'm sending you something.
Stella Bridger: Does it smell nice?
John Bridger: No. But it's sparkly.
Stella Bridger: [sounding slightly angry] Does it have a receipt?

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Lyle: And then he's just the media darling... He's on the cover of all the magazines, I should of been on the cover of wired magazine. you know what he said? he said he named it Napster because it was his nickname because of the nappy hair under the hat. But he, It's because I was NAPPING when he STOLE it from me. He didn't even graduate.
Handsome Rob: I think it's time to move on, don't you? They shut him down, I wish they would do the same to you.

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[about John]
Charlie Croker: Just because he was around me more doesn't mean he wasn't thinking about you.
Stella Bridger: [Sniffling] It would be nice if it were true.
Charlie Croker: It is true. He always regretted not having been a better father to you, Stella.
Stella Bridger: How do you know that?
Charlie Croker: Because he told me.

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