“- Meyer Lansky: We gotta get tough with Masseria and Faranzano. Only, we can't afford a war. They got armies; we don't.
- Arnold Rothstein: We got balls and brains; you got those, you don't need an army...”
Patrick Dempsey - Meyer Lansky
F. Murray Abraham - Arnold Rothstein

“The smart enemy attacks you exactly where you think you are safe.”
Colm Feore - Adm. Husband E. Kimmel

“- Bozz: My friend here wants to go for the experience, Sergent. Says he ain't scared.
- Sergeant Cota: Good luck, Private. You ask me, I'll stick with the smart and the scared.”
Colin Farrell - Pvt. Roland Bozz
Cole Hauser - Staff Sgt. Cota

“- The Great Edgar: I've got a good mind to...
- Charlie: Why don't you use it?”
Edgar Bergen - The Great Edgar
Charlie McCarthy - Charlie

“I'd rather be smart than be an actor.”
Dickie Jones - Pinocchio