36 Hours (1964)
Rod Taylor: Major Walter Gerber
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Maj. Walter Gerber : But it was a foolish thing, Anna. The cyanide, I mean. That was clumsy; intentionally clumsy. I think down deep you wanted to be caught.
Anna Hedler, Nurse : Why?
Maj. Walter Gerber : Guilt cries out for punishment. Punishment is a specific cure for a feverish conscience.
Anna Hedler, Nurse : Is that the only cure?
Maj. Walter Gerber : No. Very often understanding and forgiveness can produce the same result. I hope you find it.
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Maj. Walter Gerber : Don't feel badly. Even Dillinger couldn't break out of here!
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Maj. Walter Gerber : I think deep down you wanted to be caught.
Anna Hedler, Nurse : Why?
Maj. Walter Gerber : Guilt cries out for punishment - punishment as a specific cure for a feverish conscience.
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Otto Schack : Do you really believe this scheme of yours will succeed?
Maj. Walter Gerber : I'll stake my reputation on it!
Otto Schack : Oh, you'll stake more than your reputation, doctor, much more!