"Listen, pal. I make an honest living. People only come to me when they're in a desperate situation. I help 'em out. I…"

"So there's this guy Walsh, do you understand? He's tired of screwin' his wife... So his friend says to him, "Hey, why…"

"[To Escobar, mocking him] Come on, Lou, you're in charge. Make a decision."

"Morty: In the middle of a drought and the water commissioner drowns! Only in L.A."

"Man with Knife: You're a very nosy fellow, kitty cat. Huh? You know what happens to nosy fellows? Huh? No? Wanna gues…"

"Lawrence Walsh: Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown."

"Jack Nicholson - Jake 'J.J' Gittes"

"Faye Dunaway - Evelyn Cross Mulwray"

"John Huston - Noah Cross"

"[To Lt. Lou Escobar] You're dumber than you think I think you are."