Avenging Angel (1985)

Ossie Davis: Captain Harry Moradian

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Quotes 

• Molly "Angel" Stewart : Sargent, can I have a word with you please? Sargent Baylor, there's been a terrible mistake here.

  Sergeant Hal Baylor : The only mistake baby is that you got busted. Tell it to your attorney.

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Sargent Baylor? Your department is in violation of Due Process. Article one, section seven of the California Constitution, not to mention the Civil Rights Act under California Civil Code section eleven eleven five, article four and under California penal code section fourty-six, you personally, and your Captain, are legally liable for false arrest.

  Captain Harry Moradian : She's right. We owe this lady an apology. Get her release papers ready.

  Sergeant Hal Baylor : Harry, we picked her up on a routine sweep.

  Captain Harry Moradian : I'm aware of our procedures Sargent.

  Sergeant Hal Baylor : Yes sir. Whatever you say sir.

• Molly "Angel" Stewart : You used me as bait!

  Captain Harry Moradian : I'm doing my job.

• Captain Harry Moradian : Would you mind telling me... what the hell you think you're doing?

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : What does it look like I'm doing?

  Captain Harry Moradian : You know damn well what I mean. Sketches of... suspects, alleged killers. Agitating people in the streets. Sticking your nose in... where it doesn't belong!

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : If you were doing your job, I wouldn't have to!

  Captain Harry Moradian : Don't you dare tell me my job! I'm conducting an investigation. I don't have to answer to you. You think Andrews would approve of what you're doing?

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Am I free to leave?

  Captain Harry Moradian : He was my friend too.

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : [raising her voice]  Am I free to leave?

  Captain Harry Moradian : Yes! But...! Don't forget what I told you. Keep your nose out of police business. Is that clear?

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : [voice trembling with frustration]  Yes, sir.

  [on her way, walks towards door, turns back] 

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : You arrested a thirteen-year-old girl in your vice sweep. A minor. She doesn't belong in a tank full of street whores.

  Captain Harry Moradian : She doesn't belong in the streets either.

  [takes swig of coffee from his mug] 

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : [adamant]  Will you help her?

  Captain Harry Moradian : She'll only wind up back in the streets.

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : [before she leaves]  You will try.

  [no reaction from him]