“Well, allow me to address the subject of your brother, Mr. Burns....” – Capt. Stanley, The Proposition ... Movie Quotes Database

Capt. Stanley

Well, allow me to address the subject of your brother, Mr. Burns. Christmas, as you're probably aware, is fast approaching. And Christmas this year will hold a unique significance for young Micky here.

Charlie Burns

[Correcting him]

Mikey.

Capt. Stanley

Because on Christmas day, I have made plans for him to taken from the jail in Banyon and hanged by the neck until he is dead.

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