L.A. Confidential (1997)
John Mahon: Police Chief
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[as Exley explains the mystery, while the Chief, Lowe and several Department officials watch through the two-way mirror]
LAPD Official : Christ, it'll stain the Department for years.
Police Chief : Decades.
Ellis Loew : If we can get the kid to play ball, who's to say what really happened? Maybe Dudley Smith died a hero.
[the interrogator leaves the room and shuts the door. Alone in the room, Exley smiles]
Police Chief : [through intercom] You want to tell me what you're smiling about?
Ed Exley : A hero.
LAPD Official : How could he know what we were saying?
Police Chief : [through intercom] And?
Ed Exley : In a situation like this, you're going to need more than one.
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[after securing Vincennes's cooperation, the Chief turns to Exley, watching from behind a two-way mirror]
Police Chief : And so it goes... Detective Lieutenant. Ace 'em at the grand jury tomorrow, son. Wear a smart-looking suit and ace 'em. And Ed? Lose the glasses.