The Mercenary (1968)
Franco Nero: Sergei Kowalski - the Polish
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Quotes
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[last lines, after Kowalski has saved Paco from a surprise attack from Colonel Garcia]
Kowalski aka the Pole : Good luck, Paco! Keep dreaming... but with your eyes open!
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[first lines]
Kowalski aka the Pole : [narrating] So, Paco Roman is a clown. Well, better a live clown than a dead hero. As I, Sergei Kowalski, Polish emigrate to the New World, always realised...
[fade-in to flashback of Paco working in a mine]
Kowalski aka the Pole : When our story began, Paco was only a peon. But one... with a difference.
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Kowalski aka the Pole : Never question a man who pays well.
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Kowalski aka the Pole : [narrating] Not far away was Curly's place, and Curly himself. Powerful. Rich. The Boss.
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Ricciolo - 'Curly' : He wanted you to have these.
[Curly throws the loaded dice towards Kowalski's face. Kowalski looks what the dice have thrown]
Kowalski aka the Pole : You've learned the rules of the game.
Ricciolo - 'Curly' : Oh... You play by the rules, you lose. You travel rather light. Where's the silver?
Kowalski aka the Pole : I was paid dearly for this information. Right, Curly? You're wasting your time. Forget about the silver.
Ricciolo - 'Curly' : You're tough, Polack. But I know how to make anybody, even people like you, talk.
[Gets out his knive]
Ricciolo - 'Curly' : You'll see.