The Hero (1970)

Richard Harris: Eitan

Quotes 

• Yasha : Nira's exhibition seems to be a great success.

  Eitan : Yes, fantastic, especially with statues she used to make for laughs.

  Yasha : Yes, the secret is to get someone to pay you to laugh.

  Eitan : Well how come she isn't laughing anymore?

  Yasha : She's frightened.

  Eitan : Frightened for what?

  Yasha : For you, for her, for both of you.

  Eitan : Well, if she's like that now, Yasha, what's she going to be like in the future?

  Yasha : Future? Do me a favour, Eitan, what future?

  Eitan : I've got my contract with the club.

  Yasha : Peanuts! You've had a fortune in your feet for years and who gets it - the club and the punters.

  Eitan : Well, I'm happy.

  Yasha : And Nira? The statues she used to make for laughs, they're making her rich. And what about the game you play for laughs, is that making you rich?

  Eitan : Ah, come on, Yasha, I'm an amateur.

  Yasha : LIke, Nira - become a professional. Lose the match.

  Eitan : Lose the match?

  Yasha : What are the odds against you losing? I'll tell you: four to one.

  Eitan : Oh, don't start getting clever with me, Yasha

  Yasha : Start getting clever with yourself, boy. We can make a fortune, you and me. Anyone taking bets against you losing, can find a thousand takers.

  Eitan : Lose for my club?

  Yasha : You've spent your life winning for your club, and what have they given you? Nothing but promises. So now the club loses and you, Eitan, become a first-time winner.

  Eitan : I'll see you around, Yasha.

  Yasha : You like Nira's new car? Well, that's taking her right out of your life, boy. Out - for good. But if you had that car

  [he indicates a convertible] 

  Yasha : you could go with her. Only you'd be in the driving seat. It's yours as a down payment. And I'll find you a job. Think about, Eitan.

  Eitan : I've thought about it, Yasha.

  Yasha : It's funny; she's going up just as you're coming down.

  Eitan : Look, Yasha, I won't lose the match. I won't lose, Nira. In fact, I won't lose anything I want to keep.

  Yasha : Keep? Keep? Don't make me laugh. You can't keep yourself in chewing gum, let along Nira in the style to which she's going. I mean, face it, Eitan, you can't afford her. She's gone. Like everything else in your life, you've left it too late.