The Bank Job (2008)
Peter Bowles: Miles Urquart
Quotes
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Tim Everett : [after being debriefed about Michael X] Well, it's all straight-forward enough. I'll send a team into this bank and take whatever he's got in his safe deposit box.
Miles Urquart : That will have to be sanctioned at the highest level, and that's not going to happen.
Tim Everett : Ah.
Miles Urquart : Do you see our problem? There can be no connection to Five or Six.
Tim Everett : So you want me to come up with something that avoids any accountability for anyone?
Miles Urquart : We'd welcome suggestions, Tim.
Tim Everett : And if it all goes pear-shaped? I assume it's my arse on the line.
Miles Urquart : You're young and ambitious, Tim. A chance to make a name for yourself.
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Miles Urquart : They know what they're doing, these people, don't they?
Tim Everett : Oh, absolutely. Professional criminals.
Philip Lisle : What's the worst case scenario?
Tim Everett : They get caught and go to jail. No possible connection to us.
Miles Urquart : What about this model your screwing? What promises have you made to keep her in line?
Tim Everett : None that can't be broken. Look, she's our only tie to the bank operation. If things do go belly up, it'll only take one cut to sever the knot.
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Miles Urquart : Might it not be prudent to get the committee to consider issuing a D-notice, to protect everyone potentially embarrassed by this criminal activity?
Philip Lisle : Which we instigated?