you got it right Jonathan. It indeed is from the 1976 Neil Simon movie, Murder By Death.

Your turn.

-Garrett

This is one of my favorite movies! I loved Peter Sellers in his role as Sidney Wang. One of the best exchanges for me:

"I don't get something, Pop. Was there a murder or wasn't there?"

"Yes. Killed good weekend. Drive, please."

Yeah, there are so many great lines from that movie. But what else would you expect when you have a cast that includes Peter Sellers, David Niven, Alec Guinness, Peter Falk and Truman Capote. The exchanges that they have are incredible. I would have loved to be on the set to watch all of them interact with each other as they were working.

Here's a bonus question. What other movie had Peter Sellers and David Niven along with another American born Author in it?

-Garrett

Ooh! The Pink Panther.....um....Revenge of the Pink Panther? No! The Pink Panther Strikes Again? As for the author, I don't know.

Here's a bonus question. What other movie had Peter Sellers and David Niven along with another American born Author in it?

-Garrett

I was going to 2nd the Pink Panther. I am pretty sure that Niven played a role that was reprised by someone else in the sequels.

But the first one that came to mind for me was "Casino Royale". As I recall, there were a few variations of "Bond" in that one - even one played by Woody Allen (as Jimmy Bond).

-Jon

PS: I believe I am up to bat, so I will post a quote in a few minutes.

Good call Jonathan. It was Casino Royal. Orson Wells played Le Chiffre.

-Garrett

Sorry for my delay. Here is the new quote:


Character 1: "The fourth victim, Jonathan Masbeth."

Character 2: "I see. And the head?"

Character 3: "Taken."

Character 2: "Taken. Interesting. Very Interesting."

Character 4: "What is?"

Character 2: "In headless corpse cases of this sort, the head was removed to prevent identification of the body."

Character 4: "But we know this was Jonathan Masbeth."

Character 2: "Precisely. So why was the head removed?"

Character 4: "Why?"

Character 2: "Right." (pause) "You have moved the body?"

Character 1: "I did."

Character 2: "You must never move the body!"

Character 1: "Why not?"

Character 2: "Because."


-Jon

No heads, hunh? Could it be Sleepy Hollow?

Which version specifically, Paul? Heh.

The Johnny Depp version?

The Johnny Depp version?

Yep, according to imdb, the only other ones with the exact matching title dated back to the silent film era. Most versions included the full traditional title of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", (and a few variants) some of which were made for TV.

"Sleepy Hollow", the '99 version with Johnny Depp, it is.

You're up, Paul.

-Jon

Quote 1:

Character 1: What have you done, [Character 2]?
Character 2: About six months... but I'm on probation, so it's all good, baby!
Character 1: No, I mean, what do you do best?
Character 2: I can't do that here. That's why they put me away, baby!

Quote 2:

Character 3: I am the author. You are the audience. I outrank you!

Argh that's so familiar...

Quote 1:

Character 1: What have you done, [Character 2]?
Character 2: About six months... but I'm on probation, so it's all good, baby!
Character 1: No, I mean, what do you do best?
Character 2: I can't do that here. That's why they put me away, baby!

Quote 2:

Character 3: I am the author. You are the audience. I outrank you!

I know I've seen this, but I can't place it exactly.

It wouldn't happen to be "Waiting for Guffman" would it? (The scene in which the director is recruiting the young man at the auto shop? - although I doubt myself because the term "baby" seems out of place for the character.)

-Jon

I know I've seen this, but I can't place it exactly.

It wouldn't happen to be "Waiting for Guffman" would it? (The scene in which the director is recruiting the young man at the auto shop? - although I doubt myself because the term "baby" seems out of place for the character.)

-Jon'Fraid not, though I absolutely love that movie. You are warm, however.

The Producers?

The Producers?
Yes, but . . . you need to be more specific. ;)

D'oh! That's what I just did to Paul here (http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/1175034-post1509.html).

Ugh! Well, the second quote I recognized as being from the original (Kenneth Mars always killed me as Franz Leibkind). I don't specifically recognize the first quote but I assume it was LSD at his audition?

Ugh! Well, the second quote I recognized as being from the original (Kenneth Mars always killed me as Franz Leibkind). I don't specifically recognize the first quote but I assume it was LSD at his audition?Perfect score -- it was the original and the first quote was LSD at his audition. "That's our Hitler!"

Character 1: How much is the coffee?

Character 2: Fifty-three cents.

Character 1: How much is the tea?

Character 2: Fifty-three cents.

Character 1: (beat) I'll have the tea.

I know this one, but I'll let someone else run with it. ;)

I know I've heard this line somewhere. Is it from The Usual Suspects?

Okay, it's been a few days:

Midnight Run?

But of course! Charles Grodin's delivery on this line kills me every time.

Take it away, Paul.

But of course! Charles Grodin's delivery on this line kills me every time.

Take it away, Paul.

I knew I'd seen it but couldn't place it. Great movie with a bunch of funny verbal exchanges. Good stuff.

-Jon

"Is that it? Is that all you're gonna ask me? Well I got a couple of thousand goddamn questions, you know. I want to speak to someone in charge. I want to lodge a complaint. You have no right to make people crazy! You think I investigate every Walter Cronkite story there is?"

"Close Encounters of The Third Kind"

I always wanted to go up into outer space.

-Garrett

You got it, Garrett. Your turn.

Here's one that might be a little difficult.

Character 1: You're sure trying hard to make a hero out of me.

Character 2: You're that already. You just need a special act, something that'll make your name a legend.

Character 1: What I don't understand is what difference it makes to you.

Charachter 2: If a man is a man, he needs someone to believe in.

Character 1: I've met all kinds in my life. Thieves and killers. Pimps and prostitutes. Con men and preachers. Even a few fellas that told the truth. The kind of man you're talking about, never.

-Garrett

No guesses yet? Is it the quote or do I need to give hints?

:)

Garrett

I'm not speaking for anyone else here, but I personally hate wimping out for hints - but at the same time, I got "nuthin'." I'm coming up empty on this one. If no one sounds off with a good answer soon, then maybe a hint might be in order - such as year or genre.... or both.

-Jon

O.K. I thought this would either be a really easy one or a hard one. Guess I may have finally found one that's a little more difficult.

Hints:
Sergio Leone was one of the writers

Released in the US in 1974 (additional hint there)

and here's another line containing one of the characters names:

Character 1: I see it clear as crystal. Jack Beauregard standing alone, facing the Wild Bunch. Just think of it. You'll be written up in all the history books.

Jack Beauregard: You'll be down on Earth reading them while I'm up there playing on a harp.

Maybe that will jog some memories.

Garrett

Hang 'em High


Is that it?

-Jon

Thinking along the right lines, Spaghetti Western, but it doesn't have Clint in it. Jack Beauregard was played by a very famous Academy Award winning actor.

-Garrett

Aha. I know what it is... but I'll defer to someone else for the win.

Chris, you may have to answer this one.

-Garrett

NOBODY have a guess?

-Garrett

Well, I guess I've stood aside long enough... "Il mio nome è Nessuno" released in the U.S. as "My Name is Nobody."

You got it Chris. Are we the only two in here that have seen that movie?

Your turn.

Garrett

Along the same lines then...

Actor #1: "Sixteen... seventeen... twenty-two. Twenty-two?"

(gunfire)

Actor #1: "Twenty-seven."

Actor #2: "Any trouble, boy?"

Actor #1: "No, old man. Thought I was having trouble with my adding. It's all right now."

For A Few Dollars More

All yours, Bill -- let's hear your quote!

This is probably too easy. I also just re-read the very first post where it's okay to 'X' a name.

"I'm XXXXX the Masochist. I live here. My friend is close to death and we need to get him in the water."

The Masochist, water? Gotta be Gary Busey in Big Wednesday.... :)

-Garrett

You got it, LeRoy the masochist. I'll bet Busey recreated that character at parties...
Next!
-BT

Here's a fun one:

King: I am your king.

Woman: Well I didn't vote for you.

King: You don't vote for kings.

Woman: Well how'd you become king then?

King: The Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite held aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water, signifying by divine providence that I, Arthur, was to carry Excalibur. THAT is why I am your king.

Dennis: Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.

Haha, finally I know one. Monty Python & the Holy Grail. I love that line.

I thought someone would get that one quickly but I love so many lines from that movie.

Your turn David.

-Garrett

Somewhat easy, if you're into the movie:

Character 1: Yeah, they got nice homes over there.. you got a pool over there?
Character 2: Yes. We have a pool.... Pool and a pond. Pond would be good for you.
Character 1: Yeah pool/pond whatever.