Columbo (TV Series)

A Case of Immunity (1975)

Peter Falk: Columbo

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• Lt. Columbo : [as Hassan removes an exquisite vase form the lieutenant's hands]  This is a beautiful piece, sir. You know, we have one just like this back on the dining room table in our house. Almost the same design.

  Hassan Salah : Uh, this is third century; it's worth several thousand dollars.

  Lt. Columbo : No kidding. You know, I think my wife got ours at the farmer's market. Well, I guess ours is just a copy.

• Guard : No one is allowed to pass.

  Lt. Columbo : I know. That's what the other three guards told me, but I'd like to look around.

• Kermit Morgan : It is in the best interest of our government if there are no further contacts between yourself and Secretary Salah.

  Lt. Columbo : Well, that''s all very well and good except for one thing.

  Capt. August : What is that, Lieutenant?

  Lt. Columbo : He's the murderer.

• 2nd Protester : Why the big interest?

  Lt. Columbo : I'm fuzz.

  2nd Protester : That's cool.

• Lt. Columbo : [looking at a picture of Habib]  The fact is he doesn't look like much of a murderer. You know, after fifteen years in this business, I can still look at a person sometimes and say to myself, "He can't be the murderer."

  Hassan Salah : And are you often right?

  Lt. Columbo : Oh, 20% or so, if that. Not too many times.

• Xenia : I gave Youseff this mug. You see the inscription here?

  Lt. Columbo : What does it say?

  Xenia : I'd rather not translate, Lieutenant. It's, uh... earthy humor.

  Lt. Columbo : Oh.

  Xenia : Each afternoon, Youseff would join our coffee break and tell us unrepeatable stories. It was his way, and we loved him very much.

• Xenia : His Majesty thought you might like something while you're waiting.

  Lt. Columbo : Oh. You're sure it was His Majesty, and not just an aide?

  Xenia : Yes.

  Lt. Columbo : Well, that's very thoughtful for a busy man. Imagine that.

• Kermit Morgan : [to Columbo]  I like a man who espouses the pragmatic view, Lieutenant.

  Kermit Morgan : [to Capt. August]  Thank you, Captain.

  Capt. August : Yes, sir.

  Lt. Columbo : [after Morgan leaves]  What'd he say?

  Capt. August : [thinking about it]  Don't make waves.

• Hassan Salah : Your presence here is a diplomatic affront. If you do not leave the legation in five minutes, I shall see that you are removed from the Los Angeles Police Department.

  Lt. Columbo : I've solved the murder, sir.

  Hassan Salah : What?

  Lt. Columbo : I think we should talk about it right away.

• Lt. Columbo : A security man could only get hit by someone who didn't alarm him, someone that he knew and trusted, someone who could catch him off-guard.

• Lt. Columbo : Mr. Salah, I have made a discovery that you are going to find emotionally disturbing. I want you to be prepared for that.