美国往事Once Upon a Time in America Movie Script

There's an exit back this way.

Noodles, go through it.

Keep walking.

Don't turn around.

Please, Noodles.

I'm begging you. Please.

Are you afraid that I'll turn into a pillar of salt?

If you go out that door, yes.

This is Secretary Bailey's son.

His name's David, just like yours.

Please go in.

What are you waiting for?

I don't understand, Mr. Bailey.

Sit down, Noodles.

Make yourself comfortable.

I'm glad you accepted my invitation.

Well, I was curious.

So many important people in one place.

Yes. Well, the rats usually desert a sinking ship.

But in my case, they appear to be flocking onboard.

Yeah, well, I read about your troubles in the newspapers.

But a man in your position, with all your power and all your privileges has to assume a certain amount of responsibility a certain amount of risk.

Why'd you ask me to come here, Mr. Bailey?

That invitation doesn't mean a goddamn thing, and you know it.

All that counts is what was in that suitcase.