Susan Glass quotes from The Gentlemen

You reckon the Belgian came up with it on his own?

Bobby Glass

Well, it wasn’t Keith’s idea, was it? He ain’t got the bandwidth.

What if Keith was just a symptom, not the cause?

Bobby Glass

What do you mean? What symptom? No one’s fucking ill, are they?

No. Look, it’s a pattern, innit? Van load of weed vanishing. Blockades on the continent. Rats in the kitchen. It’s all adding up to something.

Bobby Glass

All right, all right. We’ve had a few problems, and you sorted it out. Salute. But we got the product going out, we got money coming in, all right? All we need to do is steady the ship, and then we can see what happens.

There’s dark clouds coming. I can feel it. I think we need to down periscope and start firing some torpedoes.

Bobby Glass

No, you’re not fucking listening to meǃ I’m the captain, and I say full steam ahead.

[exits vehicle in forest] What’s this, Eddie? Teddy bears’ fucking picnic?

You know what this is, Keith.

Oh, come on.

You know what happens next. Sorry, Keith.

Move.

Are you a bit deaf... as well as a snake? Fucking move.

Fuck you. [spits] Fuck you and all. [walks to a site] Glad it’s not Blanket. I appreciate that. You’re a good man, Eddie.

Eyes on me, Keith.

Why am I looking at you? You’re a dead man walking. You think you’re all so hard. Bobby Glass is gonna shit the lot of ya. I know how many bodies there are ’cause I fucking buried ’em, Eddie. I’ve seen behind the curtain, and none of you are ready for it. You’re all fucked. Every one of ya. It’s just a matter of fucking time, really. [points] Same thing’ll happen to you in the end, Eddie. You work for Bobby Glass now. There’s no way out. They’ll get you eventually. Just like me. Just like Jethro.

What did you say?

What, didn’t she tell ya? Nah, of course she fucking didn’t. Jethro’s at the bottom of the Thames.

You think you got a choice? You’re fucking kidding yourself. You can’t trust her. You can’t trust any of ’emǃ [JD shoots Keith in the head]

[calling] Is it done?

It’s done.

I was just looking at his cuts. You know I’ve got a first aid certificate. Keep your head tilted backǃ

Chucky Kubra

What do you think I’m doing?ǃ

Look, Chucky, I’m really sorry about all this.

Chucky Kubra

Susie Glass, you can go and fuck yourself, yeah?ǃ I’m not cleaning nothing for youǃ We are doneǃ Wankers! [leaves]

Well, that went well.

I’ll leave him to cool his jets. I’ll un-fuck the situation in the morning.

We’ve gone from two months to four, and, by the looks of it, to not at all.

I’ll get it sorted.

Mr. Lawrence, could you remove that, please?

Of course, sir. It was left there by your brother.

Oh yes, I’m aware.

Eggs Benedict?

Yes, please. And some tea. Thank you.

Sabrina Horniman

Darling, you ought to talk to Freddy. His recent obsession with marijuana production is really too much.

Right.

Sabrina Horniman

He’s started talking to the plants.

And when he’s not talking to them, he’s talking about them, and it’s very fucking boring.

All right. [cell phone buzzes] All right. I promise I’ll have a word with him. [answers phone] Hello?

You slinked off a bit early last night, didn't you.

I had to go and see an old friend. How did it go with Chucky?

The situation turns out to be a little more complicated than anticipated.

Chucky Kubra

[on live video call] This is a special shout out to all my mandem worldwide, yeah? Brum-town boys. When you see this skinny, handsome bastard, yeah, fucking grab him by the neck and crush him like a cockroachǃ

Chucky had a busy night in the world of social media.

Chucky Kubra

On sight, smash all his nan’s windows, fuck him up, or shag his dadǃ Whatever you like, manǃ Penetrate, penetrateǃ

The upshot is that my brother needs to take a sojourn for a few days. We need him to focus on his training. No distractions.

[points] On sightǃ

Chucky Kubra

[gestures] Bang bangǃ

Given how eager you are to move things on swiftly, I wondered if you might be willing to let him come and stay.

For fuck’s sake. You were supposed to sort this.

And I’m in the process of doing exactly that. After all, Jack did bang Chucky’s missus. The polite thing to do is to allow sobriety to percolate. Then I’ll remind him of how hierarchy operates.

Fine.

Jack Glass

Sweet.

Sabrina Horniman

Are we expecting guests?

It would appear so, yes.

Here you are, sir. This way.

[setting up punching bag in barn] Susie Glass’s brother?

Jack Glass

The one and only. Yeah. In, uh, the middleweight eliminator.

Well, Mr. Big Time, jump on the bag and show us what you’ve got.

[at Chucky's residence] Could you help me? Give me a hand?

Yeah.

Chucky Kubra

Ishy, hold on, hold on... Can I borrow you for a second, Eddie? Come here. Changed your fucking tune, haven’t ya?

Excuse me?

Chucky Kubra

Last time we were face to face, brother, you were looking at me like I were a fucking numpty. Isn’t that right?

That’s right.

Chucky Kubra

And as far as I can remember, you were very cynical about this operation. Is that right, Ishy?

That’s right.

Yeah, well, it’s not up to me.

Chucky Kubra

Where the fuck is this guy going? And you know what else, yeah? When I was explaining timescales to you, you had a right fucking face on, like I farted in your nan’s mouth.

Look, I don’t wanna do this. I just wanna get the fucking job done.

Chucky Kubra

Well, listen to me, yeah? We are gonna do this, and I’ll tell you what else.

What?

Chucky Kubra

You have got a void in your soul, man. Yeah? A darkness. When I was sat in Susie’s office, looking at you, thinking, “This handsome behenchod don’t believe in my corn dogs.” If you don’t believe in this fucking project, nobody can believe in this fucking project. [points] You are gonna believe in this fucking project. Get me some corn dogsǃ

What flavor?

Chucky Kubra

Any fucking flavor!

I don’t... I don’t need a corn dog. I don’t need convincing. I’m sorry, all right? Let’s just get the job done, please.

Chucky Kubra

Your vibes are fucked. Look around you. We’re alive, aren’t we? Breathe in. Breathe in the good vibes. Fuck off the bad ones. I don’t know what you’re in a rush for. Susie said, “Take your time.”

What did she say?

Chucky Kubra

She goes, “Four, five, six months. It don’t fucking matter.” Take my time, so stop rushing me.

I’ll take them into your house myself.

[holds hands to Eddie's chest] Whoa, whoa, whoa. Ease up, brother. Where are you going?

I’m not eating thatǃ

[pokes Eddie in stomach] In about ten seconds, this halal corn dog is gonna be in your bellyǃ You’re gonna eat it ’cause Chucky said eat itǃ

[places bags on Henry's desk] Five bags. Three in each.

What do you reckon?

I think it’s disgusting. Dirty as fuck.

Let’s go to work.

[on phone] I made an executive decision. [scenes of Eddie beating Ishy]

Where are you?

[in flashback] Put the bags in the fucking carǃ

This all seems very official.

I’ve decided to use Henry Collins to wash the money.

I thought I gave you clear instructions.

Well, you did. I chose to use the more efficient one. Collins will get it done quicker.

I want Henry’s attention to be on my brother’s career.

Well, he can do both.

Maybe he can. But you don’t have carte blanche to go over my head when you choose. There’s an order to things.

Oh, I am acutely aware of my status in this organization, Susie.

Unfortunately, we already have a pre-existing agreement with Chucky.

Not anymore you don’t.

What have you done, Captain?

You told Chucky to slow things down. Not speed them up.

Why would I do that?

Because you and your father never had any intention of letting me go.

That’s a very wild accusation.

[leans forward] Why don’t you deny it, then, hmm? Why don’t you tell me when you and your father are gonna get off my land?

After we wash the 15 million.

Let me ask you another question. Where’s Jethro?

The reason Jethro is dead was to protect you and your fucked-up, cocaine-addicted brother from the shitstorm that was coming your way. One day, Jethro was gonna become a problem. So I dealt with it.

I’m gonna ask you one more time. When will you let me and my family go?

Never.

You underestimate me, Susan. There is nothing that I won’t do to protect my family.

Careful there, soldier. I can be nice, and I can be not so nice. You’ve only seen me on one setting.

[approaches Jack before boxing match] You all right, babe? You know, it’s weird.

Jack Glass

I’m actually fucking nervous.

I never get nervous. You got nothing to worry about, Jack. Look, do you remember that Christmas when Dad got you your first pair of boxing gloves? You were, what, four years old?

Jack Glass

Yeah. And he told me to hit him as hard as I could.

You did. Punched him straight in the bollocks. He couldn’t walk for a week. He was five times your size, Jack. You had nothing to be scared of then, and you’ve got nothing to be scared of now.

Mr. Collins would like a word. He says it’s important.

This is all very ominous. Better not be an issue with my money.

Oh, no, it’s not about the money. It’s about your brother.

What about my brother? He’s about to beat ten types of shit out of an Uzbek right now.

Yeah. Well, unfortunately, that’s not how this is gonna end. It’s a shame, you know. I quite like the kid, actually. But sadly, he’s connected to a bigger picture. When I see a chance to, uh, expand my business, I can’t help myself. I jump at it.

We’re missing the fight. Maybe you could get to the point.

Fifteen million. That’s a lot of money. My understanding is that it’s from one farm in the last month alone. Well, you multiply that by 14, and you’re left with two and a half billion pound a year.

Hmm. Well, I’m sorry to disappoint you. We’re not looking for investors or partners. Once you’ve cleaned the 15, we’re good.

Oh, I’m not looking to invest. I’m taking over.

You’re a boxing promoter. And a money launderer. You wanna stay in your fucking lane.

You’re very smart, Susie. Clever. But you clearly haven’t done your homework on me. I could’ve shown you the same treatment as I’m showing your brother, but out of respect, I’m making you this offer. There are two paths available to ya. The path of least resistance... You hand over your business to me right here, right now, and you accept my offer with grace and intelligence. Then there’s the other path. Hmm, that’ll end up in a war. Starting with the obliteration of your lovely brother. I’m not gonna kill him, out of respect for you. But I am gonna hurt him so you know I’m serious.

If my brother was talking to you now, he’d say the same as me. I’ll take my chances.

Yeah, I thought you might say that. The thing about fixing fights, it’s quite interesting. You need a very special kind of fighter. A ringer. The Butcher there, he’s just that rare breed of warrior. No ego. Willing to look bad for profit. His record might be three wins in 30 fights, but all 27 of those losses are fights he’s thrown. So when he does win, the purse he’s built up is so big, it’s worth his while. Because the truth is, he’s an unstoppable monster. The ref ain’t gonna help you either. Whilst he’s a happily married father of three, his love for chop and brass means that he’ll do exactly as he’s told. So when I give the nod and it’s time for Jack to go down, and he is going down, the chances are he’ll stay down. You underestimate us at your peril.

crossed the river Rubicon with his army, he deliberately went to war with the Roman state. It was a point of no return. The problem with your offer is that it’s too late. The Rubicon’s already been crossed, Henry. You’re wrong about me not knowing you.

I know you’re no Julius Caesar, and you have no idea about the river in which you have chosen to swim. It is dark and full of terrors.

You may have a small army, but I am the state. I am the house. I am the establishment. And you are ill-equipped physically, martially, and intellectually for the fight you’ve mistakenly chosen to pick.

Your dad’s in prison, and you’re under-armed and underqualified. Take the offer, and we’ll look after you both. We’ll see how you feel tomorrow. You look after yourself.

You all right, Dad?

Bobby Glass

How is he?

Yeah, he's good. Prognosis is looking really good. You know how fit he is.

Bobby Glass

Right. Then why are you going around killing people? You think I don't know everything that's going on around here? You see, uh you've gotta fucking stop.

Why?

Bobby Glass

Because if I know, fucking Collins knows, and I need to get Collins without him fucking knowing. What did you think you was doing?ǃ Broad daylight! Bent ref, claret on the lawn outside his house, fixing a fucking BMX! Now you've finished your amuse-bouche, you move on to the starter. 240 pounds of prime, sweaty Uzbek. Drive-by, on the jog, in the park. Out the fucking window! You're on the main course, Henry Collins himself. But you can't find him, so you threaten the bookie. You don't nick one bollock, you nick twoǃ But you don't get your manǃ I'm just the money guyǃ I don't know where he is! You're not thinking with your business brainǃ You're thinking with your emotional feelings. And now Collins knows you're comingǃ

Good. I want him to know I'm coming.

Bobby Glass

He's up to something. Otherwise, why is he walking about like Billy Big Bollocks?!

A rush of blood?ǃ I don't know! Who gives a fuck? He needs to be stopped, Dad!

Bobby Glass

[calm voice] Well, that's fine. That's fine. [points] But not by you. You fucking stand down. I've got people to do this. Do you hear me? [in endearing voice] You're my angel of life, not my angel of death. This ain't for you. Now, look, look. I don't wanna lose you too.

[scoffs] Fucking hell, Dad. He's not dead.

Bobby Glass

I know.

What are you gonna do?

Bobby Glass

You leave it to your old man. You go home, have something to eat, and put your feet up. Relax.

Yeah, I will.

[places hand on Jack's head while in coma] His spirit is strong, and his flesh will follow the spirit.

That’s a comforting thought.

Why didn’t you say anything back there? You’ve been running the operation for years. Gonna let him sell it out from under you?

I’m an employee, Eddie. Just like you.

What do you mean? He’s your father. He didn’t even ask your opinion.

He didn’t ask for yours either. You went behind my back, Eddie. Not once, but twice.

Well, I think it’s safe to say we both made some miscalculations, to put it mildly, but it’s business, Susan.

Got your way in the end, didn’t you? Dad’s selling up, and you’re getting out.

What about you? You’re a little young to retire.

I can think of worse things for the soul than getting my full ten hours and bingo on a Wednesday.

Quite.

He’s made up his mind. Let’s just do what the old man says and be done with it.

I’ve made no secret of my desire to take control of your father’s organization. I am aware that it’s been faced with serious disruption over the last few months. Product gone missing. Pipelines blocked. Punches being thrown.

Hmm. We’re aware that you’re behind all of that. But you crossed the line when it came to my brother.

You rejected my initial approach. I needed to convince you and your father that I was in earnest. Now, I’m prepared to enter into negotiations over the peaceful handover of your business, but you must understand that I’m doing it from a position of considerable strength. Ms. Glass, what you seem not to know is that one of your disgruntled staff has leaked to me the 12 addresses of the other farms.

I’m afraid not. The list that I gave to Mr. Stevens was, in fact, spurious.

I was under the impression it was verified.

No. You’ve been the victim of a deception, Mr. Johnston.

I must admit, I was surprised to see you arriving together. Why the change of heart?

Felt like a pivotal moment. So I pivoted.

And despite your Machiavellian tactics, my father is still willing to sell the business to you, but only if you’re willing to pay more than everyone else.

Does that explain the presence of the bird?

My father is decidedly old school when it comes to business communications. He wants all bids sealed, in writing, and delivered by carrier pigeon by the end of the week.

What makes you think I’m interested in the weed game?

We understand that you have some serious connections in South America. What they’d be getting is a vertically-integrated business that currently controls close to 50% of the UK market.

If and when there’s a mandate for legalization in the UK, you’ll be getting some of the most advanced distribution and development facilities in Western Europe.

You know I don’t mess around. You’ve seen this with your own eyes, yeah? My associates, something else.

Oh. Well, we’re willing to take that risk.

What’s wrong with an email or a phone call?

You’ll have to ask Bobby when you make the winning bid.

Help you? I can hook you up with the Russkies, but a word to the wise... They are fucking hardcore. Make a joke they don’t understand, they’ll throw you out the window.

The question is, do they have the relevant backing?

Oh God. A few hundred’s nothing to these fucking Russians. They are Kremlined-up to the hilt.

And what happened between us...

Best thing that ever happened to me. You see, until you’ve had the living shit beaten out of you, you don’t know anything. But when you realize the only thing that matters is power, the whole world opens up. ‘Cause it’s literally there for the taking. Love the bird, by the way. [chuckles] It’s fucking hysterical. [Eddie places down pigeon carrier]

I guess that officially brings our business dealings to an end.

Hmm. Still got a few more birds left.

Might as well let ’em go. They’ll find their way home.

Poor pigeons, eh?

Good luck.

Good luck.

[walking away] It’s been emotional, Captain.