“Mistress” quotes

“That script of yours has all the right elements. I mean it's got good characters and a terrific story. I don't know if you agree with me but I think story is the most important element of a script.”
Martin Landau - Jack Roth

“- Beverly: That's right I'm fucking both your investors so don't fuck with me, any questions?
- Jack Roth: You know I've never had Sushi before.”
Sheryl Lee Ralph - Beverly
Martin Landau - Jack Roth

“He was too weak to fight us any other way. He had to remain honest to himself and the suffering he represented. I was betraying him. Turning this into an insane farce. Don't you see, Stuart? This is what the film needs to be about. The fact that not everything is for sale. That some things just have to be left as they are. Help me, Stuart. I...” (continue)(continue reading)

Robert Wuhl - Marvin Landisman

“- Stuart Stratland Jr.: Does he have to kill himself? Couldn't he just leave town at the end?
- Marvin Landisman: The whole point of the film is that he's destroyed by society. No, he can't just leave town.”

Jace Alexander - Stuart Stratland Jr.
Robert Wuhl - Marvin Landisman

“- Marvin Landisman: I knew this was gonna happen. I'm not changing one word! I don't need to make this film and I don't need your damn turkey sandwich okay? Just... let's just forget it okay?
- Jack Roth: Jesus I love your passion. It's so refreshing.”
Robert Wuhl - Marvin Landisman
Martin Landau - Jack Roth

“- Evan M. Wright: There's no sex in your movie, there has to be more sex.
- Marvin: No there is some, it's just not obvious.”
Robert De Niro - Evan M. Wright
Robert Wuhl - Marvin Landisman

“- Jack Roth: So when do we all get to meet your fabulous friend Beverly?
- Evan M. Wright: I'll give you her number, I'm not seen with her in public my wife wouldn't like it.”
Martin Landau - Jack Roth
Robert De Niro - Evan M. Wright