Pacific Heights (1990)

Matthew Modine: Drake Goodman

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Quotes 

• Carter Hayes : [to Drake]  You're a very brave and stupid man.

  [Drake turned to Carter] 

  Carter Hayes : What are you doing, Drake? You can't come in here.

  Drake Goodman : Listen, Carter. It's no big deal. I just want to go upstairs and see Patty, okay?

  Carter Hayes : But you're breaking the law, Drake.

  Drake Goodman : W... wait a minute.

  [Carter shot Drake once and twice at his left arm. Hayes then plants a crowbar at the scene to prevent any criminal charges. Drake grunting] 

• Drake Goodman : [Referring to the house]  Whatta yuh think?

  Dennis Reed : 750 grand, hunh? It's not a song - it's an opera.

• Drake Goodman : [as they are house painting]  You have to remember this is an investment, Patty. You can't afford to do everything at once.

  Patty Palmer : It's not just an investment - it's our home.

• [Patty and Drake are home. In the garage, there were Porsche messed around. Patty press button clicks and the music stops the radio that turned off. Drake is jealous. Wood clatters] 

  Patty Palmer : Drake!

  Drake Goodman : Son of a bitch!

  Patty Palmer : Stop it!

  [Drake has been gone mad. Clattering and clanging] 

  Patty Palmer : Drake, stop! Stop it, Drake!

  Drake Goodman : What? What?

  Patty Palmer : Damn it!

  Patty Palmer : What is happening to you?

  Drake Goodman : I want him out of here!

  [Patty sobs in tears. Patty slams the door shut in the car. And she heads straight upstairs to her room. Metal clunks. Drake breathes heavily] 

• [In court in the lawsuit hearing, the Honorable Judge Mitchell Black hands over the case file to the bailiff. And return it to the attorney Stephanie MacDonald] 

  Judge Mitchell Black : In answer to your suit against him, Mr. Hayes has submitted to the court affidavits A and B confirming plaintive's attempted unlawful eviction of a Mr. Hayes on the 15th of last May.

  Drake Goodman : [Talk quietly to Stephanie]  No, I turned his gas and electricity off. There's a policeman...

  Stephanie MacDonald : Your Honor, my client and I...

  Judge Mitchell Black : Miss MacDonald, I assume you have received these documents?

  Stephanie MacDonald : Yes, I have just received them, Your Honor. I think there's been a mix up.

  Judge Mitchell Black : I think the law is quite clear on this point, don't you? Mr. Hayes is entitled to a reduction of rent due to uninhabitability caused by Mr. Goodman's misguided attempt to force him from the premises by disconnecting his utilities.

  [the decision] 

  Judge Mitchell Black : Court rules for the defendant, Carter Hayes. Let the records show that according to the lease, Mr. Hayes's legal cost to be paid by the plaintiff.

  Stephanie MacDonald : Your Honor, I would like to ask for a 10-minute postponement.

  Judge Mitchell Black : Miss MacDonald, I see you have other cases before this court today. I hope you're better prepared for them. I assumed you'll wanna cooperate with the bench now in keeping things moving?

  Stephanie MacDonald : Yes, sir.

  [Gavel thuds. Drakes explains to Patty] 

  Drake Goodman : That's it?

• Stephanie MacDonald : Why didn't you tell me you tried to force him out?

  Drake Goodman : I didn't think it mattered.

  Stephanie MacDonald : You set us back months.

  Drake Goodman : He's lying!

  Stephanie MacDonald : This guy has been playing you like a piano concerto.

  Drake Goodman : Me? What about you? I got a guy livin' in my building who hasn't paid one cent! Not only can't you get him out, but now I owe him money?

  Stephanie MacDonald : Maybe you'd like to retain another attorney.

  [Stephanie McDonald walks away. And Patty Palmer has to stop her and give her a minute to talk] 

  Patty Palmer : Stephanie.

  [sighs] 

  Patty Palmer : Please don't quit. Drake's been under a lot of pressure. The bank is threatening to foreclose on us.

  Stephanie MacDonald : This isn't a moral question, Patricia. Morally, you're right. You win. Big deal. This is a game and the object of the game is to get Hayes out of your building before he destroys your lives. He knows you're gonna get him out eventually. He's just trying stay there as long as he can.

  Patty Palmer : Why?

  Stephanie MacDonald : I don't know! Because it's possible. Because he's evil. What difference does it make? It's nothing personal. God forbid he ever makes it personal.