Viktor Rostavili Quotes in Red Heat (1988)

Viktor Rostavili: We both have our codes, Vanya. Yours, one of the State. Mine, one of thieves.

Viktor Rostavili: I thought you might be more reasonable. Money has a way of doing that to a man. But no, I don't think so. Not with you. You are one of those types of Soviets who only looks forward to death. I know you well, Vanya. Without me, you don't even exist.

Ivan Danko: [in Russian] What's this key for?

Viktor Rostavili: [in Russian] Kiss my ass.

Ivan Danko: [to Ridzik, in English] You know what this key open?

Art Ridzik: Looks like a key to a locker to me. Why don't you ask your bud?

Ivan Danko: [hauls Viktor around to face Ridzik] You try.

Art Ridzik: Where-is-the-lock-er-that-this-key-opens?

Viktor Rostavili: [mutters something in Russian]

Art Ridzik: What did he say?

Ivan Danko: He say, "Go and kiss your mother's behind."

[Gallagher laughs. Ridzik stares at Viktor for a moment, then lunges at him]

Ivan Danko: [speaking in Russian] Let's go. All of you

Viktor Rostavili: [speaking in Russian] Why do you always pick on us Georgians? We are just simple people. Maybe that is why we are such easy prey.

Vagran Rostavili: [speaking in Russian] What's this country coming to?! This is like the old days! We are not guilty of anything!

Sacha: [speaking in Russian] Where is your evidence?

Ivan Danko: [grabs Sacha and throws him to the ground, then grabs Sacha's prosthetic leg and pulls it, turns it over and a white powder comes out and speaking in Russian] Cocaine.

Viktor Rostavili: The people have many needs. One is law and order. Other? Entertainment.

Viktor Rostavili: Any country that can survive Stalin can certainly handle a little dope.