Miller's Crossing
written by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen
Bernie Bernbaum: Tommy, you can't do this. You don't bump guys. You're not like those animals back there. ...It's not right, Tom. They can't make us do this. It's a wrong situation. They can't make us different people than we are. We're not muscle, Tom. I never killed anybody. I used a little information for a chisel, that's all. I couldn't help it, Tom, it's my nature. Somebody hands me an angle, I play it. I don't deserve to die for that! D'you think I do? I'm just a grifter! Huh, Tom? ... But I'll tell you what, I never crossed a friend. Huh, Tom? Never killed anybody, never crossed a friend. Nor you, I'll bet. We're not like those animals. You can't do this! You're not like those animals. This is not us! This is some hop dream! (he starts to weep) It's a dream! Tommy! I'm praying to you! I can't die! I can't die! Out here in the woods! Like a dumb animal! I can't die! (he turns and sinks to his knees, wailing, his hands clasped in front of him, staring up at Tom.) You can't kill me. I'm praying to you! Look in your heart! I'm praying to you! Look in your heart! . . . I'm praying to you! Look in your heart! Look in your heart! Look in your--
Kudos and much thanks go to Soze for this monologue, it is very much appreciated.