Countdown (1967)
James Caan: Lee Stegler
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Quotes
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Lee Stegler : It was a little rough at first, but, after you get used to it, I'm really happy with it - the capsule - real secure.
Mickey Stegler : I can tell.
Lee Stegler : I guess you're not too happy, huh?
Mickey Stegler : If you're happy, I'm happy. Just don't get too happy.
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Lee Stegler : The P.I.O. men down here say you've got a great image, honey.
Mickey Stegler : Oh, don't you believe it. The American public will never forgive me for having a mother who was divorced and a father who drank too much and, dear, I'm a blonde and, believe me, blonde's have more fun.
Lee Stegler : You're the - American dream.
Mickey Stegler : Oh, brother.
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Lee Stegler : Okay, the secret word was Pilgrim. I, eh, I figured that out.
Rick : What's the deal, Chiz?
Chiz : We're going to send a man to the moon.
Rick : You're kidding?
Lee Stegler : A man?
Chiz : One man all the way. It's called Pilgrim.
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Mickey Stegler : Listen, I just had an idea. Rather than coming back-and-forth here all the time, I'm just going to put a trailer right here, so that I can stay in there and wait for you and I can cook breakfast and coffee and everything.
Lee Stegler : And everything?
[Kiss]
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Lee Stegler : You know that thing is small, but if functions beautifully! You know, I'm gettin' the feel of it. It's very much like a good woman. Just like you.
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Lee Stegler : She's a tough babe.
Mickey Stegler : Sure, we're all tough.
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Mickey Stegler : Lee, what happened to all the caution you promised me? What do you expect me to do? Smile?
Lee Stegler : Yeah, you smile. You got that? Hmm? If it kills you - you just smile.
[In anger]
Lee Stegler : *Smile*!
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Lee Stegler : You'd be surprised what a space shot can do.
Mickey Stegler : Move the world, I heard. Can you spend the night?
Lee Stegler : Nah, not all night, no.
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Lee Stegler : If I don't make this trip, Mick; then, who the hell am I? Forgive me. Forgive me.
