Crime in the Streets (1956) Poster

John Cassavetes: Frankie Dane

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  • Frankie Dane : Look, what do you want out of me?

    Ben Wagner : You're 18. I'd like to see you live until you're 21.

    Frankie Dane : Why?

    Ben Wagner : So you can vote.

  • Frankie Dane : [seeing Ben in his room]  Whatta yuh want up here? Nobody asked you.

    Ben Wagner : I don't want anything. I... was just downstairs and realized I never seen your place before.

    Frankie Dane : [sarcastically]  Well, feast your eyes tonight. It's staight out of Hollywood.

    Ben Wagner : That's a pretty lousy place.

  • Frankie Dane : Why don't you stop sucking around? What, are you in love with us or something?

    Ben Wagner : Sucking around is my job.

  • Frankie Dane : [after he's slapped]  Don't you ever touch me!

    Mrs. Dane : I'm your mother... MOTHER! God help me when I say it! The word feels dirty in my mouth! 'Don't touch me, mother?' Well, you listen to me! I touched you once! I gave birth to you. I touched you all over! You're part of my body, and every time I think of it, I wanna wash! You're garbage, Frankie Dane! I give you up! I give you up!

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