Capt. Insp. McClain Quotes in Serpico (1973)

Capt. Insp. McClain: Frank, we wash our own laundry here!

Capt. Insp. McClain: Frank, has anyone ever told you that you have a tendency toward self-pity?

Frank Serpico: No, you're the first.

Frank Serpico: Captain, I think it's only fair to tell you, I've been to outside agencies, and I'm gonna go to more if I have to.

Capt. Insp. McClain: What outside agencies? Holy mother of God! Frank, we wash our own laundry around here! You're going to be brought up on charges for this.

Frank Serpico: [they start to shout on top of each other] Oh yeah? Yeah, I always thought so, but the reality is, sir, that *we do not wash our own laundry*! It just gets dirtier.

Capt. Insp. McClain: Oh, you are in trouble, Serpico. You are in trouble!

Frank Serpico: I don't care if I'm in trouble, I don't care who gets it anymore, including myself. Because if I have to go to outside agencies to get somebody to hear my story...

Capt. Insp. McClain: You stay away from outside agencies! Do you hear me, Serpico? Stay away from them!

Frank Serpico: [screaming] Well, where am I gonna go? Where am I gonna go?

Capt. Insp. McClain: Just wait until you hear from me! I don't want to talk to you, Frank.

[turns and walks off]

Frank Serpico: I've been waiting a year and a half for you. Where am I going to go?

Frank Serpico: [shouting after the Captain] It's *my life*, you fuck!