The Jewel of the Nile (1985)

Spyros Fokas: Omar

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Quotes 

• Omar : Jack is dead.

  Joan Wilder : Don't be ridiculous! Jack would never die without telling me.

  Omar : Nevertheless, he's dead.

• Omar : You are a gifted storyteller. You create heroes in a world of cynics. Journey down the Nile with me and I'll give you a chance to record history.

• Joan Wilder : I'm going to write the truth about you!

  Omar : The truth? If I wanted the truth, I would have hired 60 Minutes.

• [Ralph comes face-to-face with Omar] 

  Omar : Who are you?

  Ralph : Where's Al Jewelhala buried?

  Omar : I said, who the hell are you?

  Ralph : Hey, don't provoke me, pal! I've had a tough day here! You know how hot it is around here? It's 120 degrees in the shade! I'm like this with Weinberger! We'll be all over you like a cheap suit!

• Joan Wilder : I read about you.

  Omar : Yes. I know, Time magazine. Well, I'm afraid the western press cannot understand the spirit of my vision. You are a writer. You can understand.

• Joan Wilder : If you don't tell me what the hell is going on around here, I am going to be on the first plane back to New York!

  Omar : It's impossible. Tomorrow we journey to Kadhir where the following night I will proclaim myself Emperor of the Nile. You must be there with me. It will be your most important chapter.

  Joan Wilder : I can't write this book if you keep secrets from me.

  Omar : What secrets?

  Joan Wilder : Al Jewelhala.

  [Omar suddenly flinches and faces Joan] 

  Omar : [alarmed tone]  Where did you hear that?

  Joan Wilder : Never mind. What is the Jewel?

  Omar : [resumes speaking in a pleasant tone]  The Jewel is a legend. I am real. Do not be distracted from your mission, Joan Wilder. Relax. Make yourself comfortable. You stay here with me until our book is done.

  Joan Wilder : [incredulous]  What? You have no right to keep me here against my will!

  Omar : Then go. You're free to leave. Should you leave, I will not stop you... but I will not provide transportation to any airport, train station or port for you. Besides, only the worst kind of fool will attempt to cross our desert alone.