Phil Cantone Quotes in Harlem Nights (1989)

Phil Cantone: OK Ray, here's the deal. I got a call from a friend of mine by the name of Bugsy Calhoune. He told me you're sitting on a little gold mine here. Now don't get me wrong. I know there's always gonna be after-hour places. We pretty much leave them alone when the money's not that significant, but you guys are doing about 10-15,000 a week. I mean, that's a lot of money. And to be perfectly honest. Mr. Calhoune & myself want some of it.

Sugar Ray: How much money you talking about, you maggot motherfucker?

Phil Cantone: Well, you guys are doing 15.000 a week. Let's say our cut is 10,000.

Sugar Ray: You're robbing us, you son of a bitch.

Phil Cantone: No, no, no. You're robbing the system, Ray. What do you want... sympathy from me? You're criminals, for Christ's sake. And I think it's a pretty fair deal. I wanted more, but Bugsy said it was fair. I mean, he's a real softy, Bugsy. I mean, if it was up to me, I'd give you jigs just enough money to function. So when I see you guys with the... with the fancy suits and cars and nice houses, and I'm living in a FUCKING HOVEL... I mean, that bothers me.

Sugar Ray: The candy business is something else

Phil Cantone: I'll say. Must not be a nigger in the street with a healthy tooth in his mouth.

Phil Cantone: I'll see you later, Ray.

Sugar Ray: I bet you will... Shit.