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Thriller, Drama
2 Characters

The Price of Protection

from The Night Manager

Written by David Farr

The Night Manager

Jonathan Pine confronts his contact, Ogilvey, after discovering that his source has been compromised and physically assaulted. Pine seeks government protection for the woman, but Ogilvey reveals the cold reality of political interests and the dangerous influence of the Hamid family in London.

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OGILVEY: There you are. I was beginning to worry about you.

PINE: I tried calling you. Where the hell were you?

OGILVEY: I was on a call to London. They’re very pleased with what you found.

PINE: If they’re so pleased, how come they tipped off Richard Roper?

OGILVEY: What are you talking about?

PINE

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CharactersPine, Ogilvey
Duration00:02:30
Age Range30s-50s
GenderMale & Male
GenreThriller, Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceThe Night Manager
ToneTense, confrontational, cynical
AccentBritish
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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