Goldfinger Manipulation Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Goldfinger.

Quote #1

BOND: Might have known M wouldn't book me into the best hotel in Miami Beach out of pure gratitude.

Although this incident is played off as a joke, Bond himself is manipulated by his own employer. His vacation time is a ruse to put him in Goldfinger's path, and to get him back to work ASAP.

Quote #2

GOLDFINGER: Could I have my usual seat?

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FELIX: Goldfinger's a fabulous card player.

Is Felix being sarcastic here? Goldfinger is clearly cheating by making sure his opponent sits in the same place every day—a spot where he can easily be spied on by Jill, who relays the contents of his hand to Goldfinger.

Quote #3

BOND: Now hear this, Goldfinger. Your luck has just changed. […] Now start losing, Goldfinger.

Turnabout is fair play, and Bond manipulates Goldfinger into losing for a change. He punishes Goldfinger by hitting him not just in his wallet, but also in his ego.