Octopussy (1983)
Walter Gotell: Gogol
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[General Orlov tries to board the circus train, but is shot down by the German border guards. General Gogol, who by now learned about Orlov's scheme, approaches the fatally-injured man, looking at him disdainfully]
General Anatoly Gogol : [contemptuously] A common thief. A disgrace to the uniform!
Orlov : Yes, but tomorrow, I shall be a hero of the Soviet Union.
[despite his pain, Orlov smiles faintly, and then dies]
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General Anatoly Gogol : I believe I express the opinion of everyone present that adoption of NATO proposals does not compromise our defensive position.
Orlov : [clears throat] Comrade Chairman.
Soviet Chairman : General Orlov.
Orlov : General Gogol is presumptuous. He speaks for himself and others who cling to *timid*, outdated and unrealistic policies! Must I remind you, the committee, of our *overwhelming* superiority over NATO forces before we give it away?
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Orlov : A lightening thrust by ten armored divisions from the north and by five more through Czechoslovakia, leads to total victory in five days against any possible defense scenario.
General Anatoly Gogol : This is absolute madness! We know where it will end. NATO will counterattack with nuclear weapons!
Orlov : Never! The West is decadent - and divided! It has no stomach to risk our atomic reprisals! Throughout Europe daily demonstrations demand unilateral nuclear disarmament.
General Anatoly Gogol : I see no reason to risk war to satisfy your personal paranoia and thirst for conquest!
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General Anatoly Gogol : My government categorically denies the incident ever occurred.