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It's not anything strange that there are corrupt officers in police departments. The dirt they're trying to clean up is bound to rub off on some, but not all of them. Maybe one out of 100. The other 99 are honest men trying to do an honest job.

15 seconds sound clip from the The Asphalt Jungle (1950) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:47:21 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- He's in jail. He'll go to trial. He'll be tried by 12 citizens, people for whom he's been working.

- Let them show justice or compassion as they see fit.

- What would be your verdict, Commissioner?

- I'm not sure. I'm not sure at all.

- Let me put it this way.

- It's not anything strange that there are corrupt officers in police departments. The dirt they're trying to clean up is bound to rub off on some, but not all of them. Maybe one out of 100. The other 99 are honest men trying to do an honest job.

- Robbery at 193 Scully Avenue. Listen. All units, robbery at 193...

- Two male Caucasians armed with blue steel...

- I know you're police reporters and hear this all day long, but I want you to listen with your conscience, not just your ears.

- A shooting at 25 James Boulevard. Woman screaming. Car 1-2, shooting at 2-5 James Boulevard. Woman...

- All units, strong-arm slugging, 3216 River Drive...

[...]

The Asphalt Jungle (1950) Sound Clip

The Asphalt Jungle (1950) Poster

Quotes from the movie The Asphalt Jungle (1950), featuring short sound clips with voice.

Actors: Sterling Hayden (Dix Handley), Jean Hagen ("Doll" Conovan), James Whitmore (Gus Minissi), Marilyn Monroe (Angela Phinlay), Marc Lawrence (Cobby)

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