Young Cassidy (1965)

Arthur O'Sullivan: Foreman

Quotes 

• [first lines] 

  Foreman : [agitated with his overly vigorous workmanship]  Cassidy! For the love-a God man, your enthusiasm will be the death of us all. Toss the dirt nice and easy where it's meant to go.

  John Cassidy : Yes sir.

  Foreman : What dya think you're doin' down there, reconstructin' the whole of Ireland? Come on outta there, come up.

  [John reluctantly climbs out of the trench] 

  Foreman : Cassidy, ya be with us one day, and already ya nearly caused the most terrible slaughter among the men.

  John Cassidy : Yes, I'll get the hang of it if I'm given the chance.

  Foreman : Go on over there and give Mick a hand with those lamps.

  [John hands him his shovel and heads over toward Mick] 

  Foreman : . And try to control your passionate feelin's man!

  [irritatedly tossed the shovel down]