The Human Factor (1979)
Richard Vernon: Sir John Hargreaves
Quotes
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Sir John Hargreaves : It's just possible the leak came from abroad, that the evidence had bee planted here by the Russians. They may be out for scandal more than information. Damage morale.
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Colonel John Daintry : Some problems about the girl he wanted to marry.
Doctor Percival : She was a black, wasn't she?
Sir John Hargreaves : Is that significant?
Doctor Percival : Did I say so?
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Sir John Hargreaves : If we're to have any chance at beating them at their own game, well, it's important that we're playing the same game. Logical?
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Sir John Hargreaves : I know it will be a little bit tricky - knives out on both sides.
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Sir John Hargreaves : I'm not too keen on the Dutch, myself. Not my kind of Africa. But, would you rather have a Russian Africa?
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Sir John Hargreaves : Why don't you have him home for a meal? That's what I do when I want to keep outsiders at arm's length. They'll go away thinking they've been clasp to the bosom.
Maurice Castle : I don't know if my wife would agree.