District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant Jim Gordon discuss their shared goal of taking down the mob in Gotham. Dent expresses frustration with the mob's continued financial operations despite his efforts, while Gordon hints at an unconventional ally. They negotiate a deal to work together, with Dent providing warrants in exchange for Gordon's trust.
GORDON
Word is you've got a hell of a
right cross . Shame Sal ’ s going to
walk.
DENT
Well, good thing about the mob is
they keep giving you second
chances.
Lightly irradiated bills. Fancy
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Audition for The Dark Knight's "Dent's Office" duologue scene. Actors, explore the intense thriller dialogue between District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant Jim Gordon as they forge an alliance against Gotham's mob. Perfect for contemporary thriller roles.
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