Gran Torino (2008)

Christopher Carley: Father Janovich

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Quotes 

• Father Janovich : What can I do for you Walt?

  Walt Kowalski : I'm here for confession.

  Father Janovich : Holy Jesus, what did you do?

• Father Janovich : Why didn't you call the police?

  Walt Kowalski : Well you know, I prayed for them to come but nobody answered.

• Walt Kowalski : I'm here for a confession.

  Father Janovich : Oh, Lord Jesus what have you done?

• Father Janovich : Go in peace.

  Walt Kowalski : Oh, I am at peace.

• Father Janovich : [eulogizing Walt]  Walt Kowalski once said to me that I knew nothing about life or death, because I was an over-educated, 27-year-old virgin who held the hand of superstitious old women and promised them eternity.

  [the congregation chuckles politely and somberly] 

  Father Janovich : Walt definitely had no problem calling it like he saw it. But he was right. I knew really nothing about life or death, until I got to know Walt... and boy, did I learn.

• Father Janovich : What are you gonna do, Walt?

  Walt Kowalski : Whatever it is, they won't have a chance.

• Father Janovich : I know you're close to these people, but this pisses me off, Mr. Kowalski.

• Father Janovich : What is this thing called life?