Smiley's People (1982)
Paul Herzberg: Villem Craven
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Quotes
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George Smiley : I'm afraid Vladi's disappeared for good, William. It's in the papers. He's been shot dead. The police will want to ask you questions. I have to hear what happened and tell you how to answer them.
Villem Craven : Bozhémoy! For the others, I give nothing. For Vladi, everything. I love this man. After the death of my father, Vladi become father to me. Sometimes I even say him, "my father". Not "Uncle". "Father".
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Villem Craven : I ask him, "Vladimir, who knows I do this for you?" "Only Mikhel, a very little," he said. "Mikhel is my friend. But even to friends, we cannot trust." "Enemies I do not fear," he said, "but friends, I fear greatly."
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Villem Craven : Was Soviets, Max, was Soviet spies! They kill Vladimir! He know too much.
Stella Craven : So do you. So do we all.
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George Smiley : And the safety signal? The signal which says "I am not being followed".
Villem Craven : Was Hamburg newspaper from yesterday.
Stella Craven : Oh, Bill. Bill, you stupid bloody fool.
[she walks away]
Stella Craven : I mean why didn't they just put it in the bloody post, whatever it is, and be done with it?