The Train (1964)

Michel Simon: Papa Boule

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Quotes 

• Labiche : [attempting to save Papa Boule, whom the Germans want to execute for committing sabotage]  He's just an old man. He didn't know what he was doing. Don't worry - I'll get your train through for you.

  Papa Boule : [to Labiche]  His train? His? It's my train! I know what I'm doing. Do you?

• Papa Boule : Renoir. I used to know a girl who modeled for Renoir. She smelled of paint.

• Papa Boule : Don't just slap the oil on anywhere, damn it! Look where the hell you're putting it. This machine was running before you were born. She's like a woman. If you don't treat her just the right way, she'll make your life miserable. Take this. Do it right, for God's sake!

• Papa Boule : Remember, a grease job is not a bath.

• Octave : Boule, you are a good engineer, you have told me so. But in matters of culture, you are sadly deficient. Champagne and perfume can be replaced. But, not art. These paintings are important!

  Papa Boule : Really?

  Octave : The glory of France!

  Papa Boule : Glory of France?

• Captain Schmidt : Stand by your engine, ready to leave at a moment's notice.

  Papa Boule : Ya, Mein Kampf, Herr.

  [Captain Schmidt gives Papa Boule a second look and leaves] 

  Papa Boule : Pig!