Rumble Fish (1983)
William Smith: Patterson the Cop
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Quotes
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Patterson the Cop : What's the big interest in the pet store all of a sudden?
Mr. Dobson : They've been hanging around here.
The Motorcycle Boy : Take a look at the fish.
Patterson the Cop : You're crazy. You're really crazy. And, you know, I've known all about it all along.
The Motorcycle Boy : But they belong in the river.
[guesturing at the fish]
The Motorcycle Boy : I don't think they would fight if they were in the river. If they had room to live.
Patterson the Cop : Someone ought to get you off the streets.
The Motorcycle Boy : Somebody ought to put the fish in the river.
[starts chuckling to himself]
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Patterson the Cop : You think you'll understand him?
Rusty James : Yeah, but what I don't understand is why you hate him so much?
Patterson the Cop : I hate him because you kids think he's an idol but he isn't. He is anything else but he is no hero!
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Patterson the Cop : [regarding Motorcycle Boy] You know I really thought he'd left town for good.
Rusty James : Yeah? Maybe he missed YOU too much, man. Maybe he had to come back just to see you!