Jack the Ripper (1988)
Lewis Collins: Sergeant George Godley
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Quotes
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[Abberline and Godley enter Whitechapel Police Station]
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Be it ever so humble...
Sgt. George Godley : There's no place like home.
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[Sergeant Godley asks for Inspector Spratling]
Inspector Spratling : You've found him! Who are you?
Sgt. George Godley : Sergeant Godley, Sir. Scotland Yard.
Inspector Spratling : Scotland Yard. Ho ho. Well, well, well, a real detective from Scotland Yard, come to tell us how to do our jobs, Kerby. Sergeant Godley, is it? Dear oh dear, sergeants round here make the tea.
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : [Appearing from the office behind Spratling] What do Inspectors do?
Inspector Spratling : Abberline!
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : We'll need a clean office, George, that one's filthy.
[Spots Sergeant Kerby]
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Sergeant Kerby, is it? George takes sugar in his tea, I don't.
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[Sergeant Godley wakes up a hungover Chief Inspector Abberline]
Sgt. George Godley : Chief Superintendent Arnold wants to see you.
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Arnold? Does he know where I am?
Sgt. George Godley : No, but he's about the only policeman in Scotland Yard who doesn't!
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[Godley and Abberline are in a cab heading for Bucks Row]
Sgt. George Godley : So what else did Old Bootface have to say?
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Detective Chief Superintendent Arnold thinks I need a rest.
Sgt. George Godley : Rest? I've never heard it called that before!
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Anyway, I like Whitechapel.
Sgt. George Godley : Oh good, cause one day they'll send you back here, permanently, end of a brilliant career.
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Don't start, George, not now.
Sgt. George Godley : L Well, why do you do it, Fred? We all like a drink now and again, but give you a bottle and...
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Alright, George, you've had your say.
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[Godley is scuffling with a pub customer, when Abberline walks up]
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Who is he?
Sgt. George Godley : I don't know, but I'm taking him in.
[looking at Abberline]
Sgt. George Godley : Wait a minute, how long have you been out here?
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Well, I looked in, but you seemed to be doing alright.
Sgt. George Godley : Oh, thanks!
[Godley pulls the man upright]
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : [grining] Hello, Billy boy!
Billy White, Pimp : I didn't know he was one of yours, Mr Abberline, honest, I didn't!
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : But you're one of mine, aren't you Billy?
Billy White, Pimp : I don't know nothing, honest, Mr. Abberline. I'd tell you if I did, wouldn't I?
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Yes, you'd tell me. Let him go, George. We'll pick him up tomorrow if we need him
[Godley releases Billy, who walks off with a nasty look on his face]
Sgt. George Godley : [walking in the oposite direction] One of your snouts?
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : [walking alongside Godley] Like his father before him.
[looking behind him]
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Nothing changes!
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Sgt. George Godley : [after Abberline's rant against Lusk] That was a bit harsh, wasn't it?
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Only a bit? I must be losing my touch!
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Sgt. George Godley : I'm going to get them when this is over!
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : No, you're not, George.
Sgt. George Godley : Why not?
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Because I am!
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Sgt. George Godley : Inquest tomorrow? How can we present evidence by tomorrow?
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : We can't!
Sgt. George Godley : You mean we're not meant to?
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : I don't know yet, but something stinks, and it's not just this place!
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Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : [referring to the killer] He's playing with us, George. Some people are so damn cocky they think they can't be caught.
Sgt. George Godley : What's the motive? There's still no motive.
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : There's got to be a motive. There's never been a murder without one.
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Sgt. George Godley : [angered by the sarcasm of Kirby and Spratling] I'm going to get them when this is over.
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Oh, no, you're not.
Sgt. George Godley : Why not?
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline : Because I am!
