Great Performances (TV Series)

The Rules of the Game (1975)

Joel Fabiani: Barelli

Quotes 

• Barelli : [explaining the terms of the duel]  First they shoot at each with pistols, they have two shots each. Then, if they survive that barrage, they get to use their swords...

  [turns to Leone] 

  Barelli : Why don't you just fire at each other with cannons and get it over with?

• Leone Gala : The marquis is too good a fencer - but with a gun, perhaps...

  Barelli : Have you ever seen him shoot? I have! He'll knock the wings off a butterfly at 50 paces!

  [the conversation continues. Then, suddenly:] 

  Dr. Spiga : Excuse me, but where does this butterfly come in?