Mannix (TV Series)

A Word Called Courage (1975)

Anthony Zerbe: Quint

Quotes 

• Quint : Forgive me for not introducing myself, Mr. Mannix. The young lady is my daughter-in-law. Unhappily... she became a widow when my son was involved in a misunderstanding at the Mexican border. Look at this room, Mr. Mannix. It doesn't look like a... laboratory, does it? Nevertheless, that's what it is.

  Joe Mannix : A laboratory for what?

  Quint : For extracting information. In our business, information is important. You know, the human nervous system is very interesting, Mr. Mannix. It operates on two simple principles: pain and pleasure. Prolonging either... can destroy a man.

  Joe Mannix : I don't have any information you need.

  Quint : You have a name. A name that's necessary to me, and my organization.

  Joe Mannix : Why?

  Quint : Because it is the name of an informer, a spy in my employ. You see, Mr. Mannix, I deal in a commodity, the use of which is frowned upon by law enforcement agencies. And recently, this informer has aborted several of my import operations at a cost to me of millions of dollars. Now, I know... you know the informer's name. I made you a reasonable offer, you refused. Now... you give me no choice... except for my laboratory. Unless, of course you... change your mind. The 25,000 is still there for you to accept.

  Joe Mannix : No thanks.

  Quint : Take off your tie.

  [Mannix takes off his tie and hands it to one of Quint's henchman] 

  Quint : And your jacket.

  [Joe takes off his jacket] 

  Quint : We'll see how stubborn you are under pressure. Wheel me out.