Man of La Mancha (1972)
Harry Andrews: The Innkeeper, The Governor
Quotes
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The Governor : We generally fine a prisoner all his possessions.
Miguel de Cervantes : All of them.
The Governor : It's not practical to take more.
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Miguel de Cervantes : We are to appear before the Inquisition.
The Governor : Heresy?
Miguel de Cervantes : No, not exactly. You see, we were presenting an entertainment.
The Governor : An entertainment? How does an entertainment get into trouble with the Inquisition?
Cervantes' Manservant : Perhaps they found an entertainment is not always what it seems.
The Governor : [to the Manservant] But why are YOU here?
Cervantes' Manservant : Somebody has to stage-manage the stage.
The Governor : Ho, ho! These two have empty holes in their heads!
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The Innkeeper : When has a poor man ever found time to run mad? Of course he has money, he's a gentleman.
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The Governor : [removing his cap respectfully] Cervantes, I think Don Quixote is brother to Cervantes.
Miguel de Cervantes : God help us - we are both men of La Mancha.