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Movie Quote - Sid and Nancy
Category: Arts and Entertainment > Movies and Film Asked by: kaiserwilhelm-ga List Price: $25.00 |
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02 Jul 2004 11:21 PDT
Expires: 01 Aug 2004 11:21 PDT Question ID: 368985 |
Sid and Nancy (1986 Alex Cox directing). Wife and I have argued over this for many years. We have seen this flick 100+ times and have actually grown quite used to the English accents. Right around 1/3 of the way through Sid puts a banana into his pants and swings. Johnny Rotten then enters the room. (Queens birthday bash on the river in a boat). Here is the point of contention: Sid either says, "Malkie Walkie, give me some money" or "Malc, your wealthy, give me some money." Macolm Mcclaren was the band's manager and this is who he is speaking to. Now, why am I making this $25 - because this CANNOT be answered with conjecture! This must be definitive! Either a script, email to Gary Oldman, etc. Simply saying I listened to it and this is correct or that is correct just won't do! I would have made it $2 if I wanted that. (Sorry to be so direct, but let's set up the parameters from the get go!) | |
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Re: Movie Quote - Sid and Nancy
Answered By: leep-ga on 03 Jul 2004 18:32 PDT Rated: |
Who called 911? Greetings kaiserwilhelm! First, I checked with the out-of-print Criterion Collection Sid & Nancy DVD that I have. I was a little surprised to find that it does not contain any subtitles (english or otherwise). I suppose this is because it was released years ago when subtitles weren't quite as expected as they are nowadays. This edition of the DVD has some extras that aren't available on the newer DVD and it can be had for as low as $45: "Sid & Nancy - Criterion Collection" http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6305094926/ Next, I turned to the book version I have. It was published by Faber & Faber in 1986 and it's ISBN is 0571145450. You can get the book for about $50 through the following dealer on Abe.com and possibly cheaper elsewhere, although it's now a scarce book so be prepared to pay: "Sid & Nancy book by Alex Cox and Abbe Wool": http://dogbert.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=156113796 Alex Cox states the following in the book's introduction: "What follows is the complete text of the film we shot. A lot of the dialogue was invented by the actors. The published script is a composite of their dialog and ours" And finally, here is the printed text that appears on pages 43 and 44 for the scene in question: ---------------------------------------- Queen Elizabeth, Exterior, Day Malcolm squeezes through the crowd with Paul in tow. He's trying to round up members of the band. As fast as he can find one, another disappears. Wally, Clive, and co. are tossing lifebelts overboard. Malcolm and Phoebe have moved into the top cabin. Phoebe: John's in the lav, Malc. Seasick. Malcolm: Seasick? Why can't he puke over the side? That's why we have photographers ... we need an explosion! ... Where are you going, Sidney? Sid: Oh, Malkie-walkie, gimme some money... Malcom: Sidney, as a Sex Pistol, all your human needs are seen to - food, beer, designer wardrobe. Why do you need money? Sid: Uh, I don't know ... little things ... around the house. Malcom: What sort of little things? What are these bruises on your arm? Sid: I fell over... Phoebe: Look. Leave him alone! Sid (moving off): Bollocks, you wanker (Shouts) This man is violent! Get out of my way ... Nancy! ... yum, yums! --------------------------------------------- I hope the information above is helpful. If you would like me to further clarify or research the question, please let me know before issuing a rating. Thanks! Now, how d'ya spell holiday? leep-ga search strategy used: personal knowledge/love of film book version of script version of DVD |
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No, Mom, we don't need any ssshhheeets! Sid, this is a serious f#ck up! Wow, can I give six stars? This is EXACTLY why I love Google Answers. Even with our answer and the fact that I AM WRONG about what it said and the better half is correct, I can still be one happy camper! I really appreciate the clarifications from one researcher and the question of whether I should rent the DVD. I have rented it (non Criterion edition) and it did not have sub titles. I know to you this is minor, but to my wife and I this was a serious question. I cannot tell you how many times we paused the stupid VCR ('89 you know) to try and figure it out. I STILL say, "hey Malc you're wealthy" would have fit as well! So, thank you. Just for fun, it seems that maybe you might be into the same genre of films that I am. My list (exluding Sid and Nancy) would have to be Cinema Paradiso, Legend of 1900, Immortal Beloved (Gary Oldman) and of course, Jesus Christ Superstar (2002 version). Of course, when you meet your wife at the Rocky Horror Picture Show, who knows. |
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Re: Movie Quote - Sid and Nancy
From: pinkfreud-ga on 02 Jul 2004 22:51 PDT |
I have an idea: Rent a DVD of "Sid & Nancy." Find the scene in question. Turn on the closed-captioning and read the text of the line as it appears on the screen. Surely the closed captions of the DVD will be an accurate representation of what Sid was saying. |
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Re: Movie Quote - Sid and Nancy
From: palitoy-ga on 03 Jul 2004 08:01 PDT |
No confirmation I'm afraid but the script can be bought here: http://www.scriptshack.com/shop/en-us/dept_38.html |
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