Captain Gibbs Quotes in Deadline Auto Theft (1983)

Captain Gibbs: [the telephone rings] Gibbs, here.

Carl: Captain Gibbs, this is Carl and your people won't let me get my personal effects out of the car. It's bad enough my Bricklin's broken. I could lose my image.

Captain Gibbs: [Sarcastically] You know, you're really breaking my heart, Carl.

Carl: But, captain, they won't let me see my baby. I mean, some cop said they won't release it because of evidence or something. Come on, what's the deal?

Captain Gibbs: That's why we have impound lots.

Carl: Look! I have to show what's left of my car to the insurance adjuster or I'll never get any money out of it. You gotta help me! Please!

Captain Gibbs: I'll meet you down there at 4:00.

Carl: 4:00? I have to be in Hollywood, this afternoon for an important meeting. Let's make it 2:30. What do you say?

Captain Gibbs: No. Good-bye, Carl.

[Hangs up]

Carl: [Still on the other line] What about my reputation?

Captain Gibbs: Shut up, Carl.

Maindrian Pace: I'm Maindrian Pace, adjuster for the insurance company.

Carl: All right, what about my check?

Maindrian Pace: Yeah, I'm sorry, are you Mr. DeGusta?

Carl: Yes, I am.

Maindrian Pace: Yeah, I'm sorry, but it doesn't work quite that easily, we'll have to conduct an investigation, first.

Carl: Hey, look, really, I don't need this "gosh I'm sorry for your loss". I'm a busy man, I have things to do, I have business appointments to deal with. I want my money and I want it, now! I mean, I don't want to hear anything by "I'll call you later", because that's my game.

Judi Gibbs: Carl, you'll get another car.

Carl: I don't want another car! I want my Bricklin! I can't drive around this town without a status car! Hey, want do you want me to drive around in? A Bug?

Captain Gibbs: Slow down, Carl. Your lips are smoking. Mr. Pace, can I talk to you for am minute, please?

Maindrian Pace: Sure.

[He takes Maindrian aside from a far distance from Judi and Carl]

Captain Gibbs: Now, for reasons known only to God, my daughter sees something in this gentleman and I'd appreciate it if you could speed up the process just a little.

Maindrian Pace: Well, we do have certain procedures we do have to follow.

Captain Gibbs: I'm fully aware of procedures, Mr. Pace, I happen to be the captain of the Los Angeles Police Department. Auto theft detail.

Maindrian Pace: I see.

[He turns around to Carl]

Maindrian Pace: Mr. DeGusta, I'll have your check for $15,000 along with proof of insurance loss.

Carl: That's better.

Maindrian Pace: [offended] You're welcome.