Capt. Baris Quotes in Pickup Alley (1957)

Capt. Baris: What did you say - is it this time, our little cargo item?

Frank McNally: I didn't say.

Capt. Baris: Heroin or morphine?

Frank McNally: Any difference to you?

Capt. Baris: I understand heroin is bringing better prices in the States.

Frank McNally: That's why it's heroin. You've been studying the fluctuating market, haven't you, Baris?

Capt. Baris: How are you getting it into Athens?

Frank McNally: Who'd expect Lebanese opium, processed in Naples, to go to New York by way of Athens. Brilliant, don't you think?

Capt. Baris: How much is there this time?

[McNally doesn't answer]

Capt. Baris: Well, I must know. To judge the space. To make the best arrangements.

Frank McNally: About seventy kilos.

Capt. Baris: Seventy kilos! I haven't planned on so much. Do you realize this is worth - three million dollars.

Frank McNally: You have been studying the market, haven't you, Baris.

Capt. Baris: I too understand you have made some very good buys in Tangier - in industrial diamonds. It should easily cover you're expenses. I see no reason why I shouldn't have a fair profit, too. No, no, no, no. Under these circumstances, I cannot offer you my facilities for less than - fifty thousand dollars or the equivalent.