Les Jones: Fifteen Million Dollars Isn't Money

August 31, 2004

Quotes > Fifteen Million Dollars Isn't Money

Not money! Fifteen million dollars. Money is what you take to the grocery store. It's what you get out of an ATM. Fifteen million dollars isn't money. It's a motive with a universal adapter on it.
- Joe Sarno (James Caan), The Way of the Gun

Posted by lesjones

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Love that movie.

You catch onto the subplot with Sarno? Never explicitly stated, runs throughout the film.

Or you could cheat and listen to the commentary.

Posted by: RalphieTB at September 01, 2004

No! I missed it. Now I'm curious. I really like the Joe Sarno character and James Caan's portrayal.

I bought the DVD, but I don't want to make everyone wait for me to listen to the director's commentary.

What's the subplot?

Posted by: Les Jones at September 01, 2004

Nah, I don't wanna spoil the mystery.

Pay close attention to how the thugs say that Sarno is compromised. Also the coffee scene between Sarno and Benicio's character. There more to Sarno then just being skilled in the fine art of 'adjudicaton.'

Posted by: RalphieTB at September 01, 2004

You know, I remember that scene on the steps with the two bodyguards, and I remember being puzzled by it. I'll check it out.

Posted by: Les Jones at September 01, 2004

I watched the commentary track. Got it. Yeah, I totally didn't catch that. Thanks for putting me on to this. It made me appreciate the movie more.

Posted by: Les Jones at September 02, 2004