36 Hours (1964)

Eva Marie Saint: Anna Hedler

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• Anna Hedler, Nurse : A man's arms are welcome and comforting to most women. But not to me. At Ravensbrück, I was used by the officers - by the soldiers - by the guards. At first it was vile and horrifying. Then after a time it became worse. It became nothing. I didn't scream, fight, or cry any more. I haven't cried since.

  Maj. Jefferson F. Pike : I'm sorry for you. To love takes tears. I hope someday you'll be able to cry again.

• Maj. Walter Gerber : But it was a foolish thing, Anna. The cyanide, I mean. That was clumsy; intentionally clumsy. I think down deep you wanted to be caught.

  Anna Hedler, Nurse : Why?

  Maj. Walter Gerber : Guilt cries out for punishment. Punishment is a specific cure for a feverish conscience.

  Anna Hedler, Nurse : Is that the only cure?

  Maj. Walter Gerber : No. Very often understanding and forgiveness can produce the same result. I hope you find it.

• Maj. Jefferson F. Pike : I know this is a strange question for a man to ask his wife, but... what's your name?

  Anna Hedler, Nurse : Anna... Anna Hedler Pike.

• Maj. Jefferson F. Pike : Can't you cry?

  Anna Hedler, Nurse : I've used up all my tears!

• Maj. Walter Gerber : I think deep down you wanted to be caught.

  Anna Hedler, Nurse : Why?

  Maj. Walter Gerber : Guilt cries out for punishment - punishment as a specific cure for a feverish conscience.