Hands of a Stranger (1962)

Paul Lukather: Dr. Gil Harding

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• [last lines] 

  Dr. Gil Harding : [after Vernon was gunned to death]  Have you found out whose hands they are?

  Police Lt. Syms : Not yet. Does it make any difference? I think you'll know we'll have to talk soon.

  Dr. Gil Harding : And maybe you'll be able to tell me if we had the right to push ahead so fast--even when you believe.

  Police Lt. Syms : For men like you who aren't afraid to grow, they'll always be the right.

  [Syms leaves] 

• Vernon Paris : [sarcastically]  The talented Dr. Harding, still in charge.

  Dr. Gil Harding : [furiously]  You were right about one thing: I'm not responsible for the loss of your hands... but I am for this.

  Vernon Paris : Like your friend, you imagine yourself a clever psychologist. It won't work, doctor.

  Dr. Gil Harding : You're interested in nothing but vengeance, beauty's no longer important to you!

  Vernon Paris : On the contrary, justice is a form of moral beauty! Or is that too unscientific?

  Dr. Gil Harding : I did everything I could surgically, and your body has accepted it. Beyond that, I know I failed you. Your mind couldn't accept it.

  Vernon Paris : That's very beautiful. What a shame it's only meant to throw me off-guard.

  Dr. Gil Harding : What do you want?

  Vernon Paris : I want you to take another look at your work. Just for this moment, I want to share this triumph with you.

  [Vernon attacks Harding as Dina watches helplessly, Vernon attempts to strangle Harding to death until a loud bang is heard] 

  Dina Paris : [screams and cries]  AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!

  [Vernon goes weak as he has been shot in the back by Lt. Sims, Vernon desperately clings to Harding until he falls and dies]