The First Circle (1973)

Vera Tschechowa: Cast: Clara

Quotes 

• Clara : Doronin! Prisoner Doronin!

  Clara : [she stumbles and Doronin grabs her and lifts her up as she cries out]  How dare you?

  Ruska Doronin : You have to watch your step here, Assistant Engineer.

  Ruska Doronin : You have a nerve! Major Sijikin warned me about prisoners like you.

  Ruska Doronin : I've already got 25 years. Call Major Sijikin. I'll tell you what to say: 'Please tell me if socialist justice will change after Stalin's death". And the answer: "In principle, yes. Execution of the accused before the verdict's given will not be allowed". You just say THAT to Sijikin. Go ahead.

  Clara : How old are you?

  Ruska Doronin : Twenty-three.

  Clara : And you've got 25 years, what for?

  Ruska Doronin : Nothing.

  Clara : For nothing, you get five years. So you must have done something.