Theater of Blood (1973)
Milo O'Shea: Inspector Boot
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Quotes
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Meredith Merridew : But darling, you... they're not going to start killing critics for giving bad notices, are they?
Inspector Boot : Well, why not? A play fails; directors, writers, actors... careers ruined. Plenty of motivation there, I should think.
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Inspector Boot : Look, Devlin, when two people have the same motive to murder and one of them is still alive, who would you arrest?
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Inspector Boot : Was that dialogue from King Lear?
Peregrine Devlin : Yes. A remarkable performace. He was overacting as usual, but he knew how to make an exit.
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[seeing a poster for Lionheart]
Inspector Boot : Saw him once. A very, uh, vigorous actor.
Peregrine Devlin : That's a good description.
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Inspector Boot : Who hates you enough to kill two of your circle?
Peregrine Devlin : Critics are likely to make enemies, inspector. You can call it an occupational hazard.