Brazil (1985)

Peter Vaughan: Mr. Helpmann

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• [last lines] 

  Mr. Helpmann : He's got away from us, Jack.

  Jack Lint : 'Fraid you're right, Mr. Helpmann. He's gone.

• Mr. Helpmann : Bad sportsmanship. A ruthless minority of people seem to have forgotten good old-fashioned virtues. They just can't stand seeing the other fellow win. If these people would just play the game...

• T.V. Interviewer : How do you account for the fact that the bombing campaign has been going on for thirteen years?

  Mr. Helpmann : Beginners' luck.

• [last lines] 

  Mr. Helpmann : He's got away from us, Jack.

  Jack Lint : Afraid you're right, Mr. Helpmann. He's gone.

  Mr. Helpmann : Mmm.

  Jack Lint : Well...

• Mr. Helpmann : Jill? Yes... Sam I think I ought to tell you. I'm afraid she's upped stumps and retired to the pavillion. Thrown in the towel.

• Mr. Helpmann : All I can say is don't fall at the last fence. The finishing post's in sight. See you in the paddock... keep your eye on the ball.

• Mr. Helpmann : We're fielding all their strokes, running a lot of them out, and pretty consistently knocking them for six. I'd say they're nearly out of the game.