# Duchess (film)

Duchess is a 2024 British film following Scarlett Monaghan, a tough, working-class, London-based criminal beauty who gets immeresed in the diamond smuggling industry.
    Directed by Neil Marshall and co-written with Charlotte Kirk and Simon Farr.

## Scarlett Monaghan/Duchess

* [Voiceover] Just like cocks, power comes in all different shapes and sizes. You name it. Sex, money, class, politics. Or just the sheer will to put the other man down and leave 'em bleeding on the floor. But power is nothing without respect. If they don't respect you, sooner or later some cunt is gonna come along and take that power away from you.
* [Voiceover] So this is me. Name's Scarlett. London girl through and through. The big bastard is Nacho, but don't lose any sleep over him, he totally has it coming.
* [Voiceover, shooting at Nacho] As you can probably tell, I've come along way from Peckham. But I ain't done nothing to be ashamed of. [Nacho jumps out window] Fuck sake! [Voiceover] Not much anyway.
* [Voiceover] Actually, hang on a minute, I'm getting way ahead of myself. [Montage of film's key moments flash] To really understand where this all started, we have to go back a bit. [Scene of waiting at bus stop] Back to when I met the man who changed everything. [Scene of nightclub] No, not him, that's just a mark. And not him, either. That's Adam. Think of him like Fagin to me Artful Dodger. Wherever he could pinch, he took his cut and watched my back.
* [Voiceover, referring to Rob at nightclub] No, I'm talking about the other bloke in the background who I didn't even see coming.
* [Voiceover, of Rob fighting nightclub security] That's Rob McNaughton. The future love of my life. Ex-marine, ex-con, excellent in bed as it turned out. And oh, yeah, extremely fucking dangerous as it turns out. [He's holding a security man on shoulder] Billy Baraka, a mercenary from Angola. Grew up fighting for freedom in the civil war before fighting for cash in the Congo. Teamed up with Rob 20 years ago. [Billy throws security man on floor] And they've had each other's back ever since. [Billy punches security man in the face] Danny Oswald, ex-SAS. Served his time in the sandbox, before going into the private sector and putting his skills to better use. Namely, profit. [He slams a security man's head on bar counter] He met Rob in a South African jail. Been thick as thieves for ten years now. [Danny shocks security man using a taser and bar counter puddle] These were the Three Musketeers. "All for one and one for all". And anyone that fucked with them, came a cropper.
* [Voiceover while driving in Tenerife, the Canary Island] I know what you've gonna say, this man is into some shady shit. He's into some shady shit, but I didn't care. If I wasn't willing to risk it all for love, then what's the point?
* [Voiceover] Days came and went. Bruises healed and me and Rob got closer and closer. Anyone who've ever been in love will know exactly what I'm talking about. It's the best drug there is. And I was as high as a fucking kite.
* [Voiceover] Charlie, looks like royalty, swears like a docker.
* [Voiceover, walking through backyard] It was like coming home for the first time and the whole gang was here.
* [Voiceover, after fight with a rapist] What can I tell you? It was him or me. But looking at him lying there bleeding on the floor, I didn't feel a fucking thing. Maybe I was more like me old man than I thought. But I also knew I rocked the boat big time. And I didn't know how Rob would take it.
* [Voiceover, in shower] I never felt so empty in all my life. I couldn't feel pain. I couldn't feel anything. My one true love was gone, just like that. All I could do was take what I could carry and get the fuck out.
* [Voiceover, henchman open van backdoors] Lee-Roy and Nacho, Tom's muscle and a right pair of cunts.
* [Voiceover] Like Victor said, it pays to keep your family close. This is Jono, Baraka's nephew and our first recruit.
* [Voiceover, walking to vehicle] At the end of the day, I am what I am. I talk dirty, I hit hard, I drink my vodka straight. [Gets in vehicle] And I don't take shit from anyone. [The Ghost of Rob appears alongside Scarlett] I've loved, I've lost. I've taken power and I've earned my respect. Revenge may be a dish best served cold but it taste bitter sweet. [Drives off] I did what I had to do and now I choose to walk away. Because that's what Rob would have wanted. [Sees Jono riding behind on motorcycle] Riff. [Jono detonates explosives in Scarlett's vehicle] Hold your horses, did I say you could leave yet? [Scarlett had escaped the vehicle prior to implosion and Jono rides up] My name is Duchess and I live by one simple rule. Never let 'em see me coming. [In scene] Oi! [Jono turns and Scarlett punches him in the face]

## Rob McNaughton

* [To approaching security man] Think it over. [Security man walks away]

## Danny Oswald

* [Appears in kitchen with gun drawn after Scarlett's fight with rapist, seeing his body] Oh, fuck. [Repeatedly x6] Shit... [Pulls out phone, to Scarlett] You alright? [To Rob] Yeah, yeah, Rob. Little bit of an issue.

## Dialogue

    Scarlett Monaghan: Now what don't you show it to me?
    Nacho: Wow. Whatever you say beauty. [Undoes pants for fellatio] Like a baby's arm holding an apple, huh?
    Scarlett Monaghan: About big enough for the birds I reckon. [She stabs him]
    Rob McNaughton: [Grabs Scarlett's wrist as she attempts to steal a wallet on the bar counter] Hey, whoa, whoa. Let's not ruin the moment. I've been watching you work. You got some nice moves.
    Scarlett Monaghan: What is this, a bust?
    Rob McNaughton: No, cops don't cut the hands off people they catch stealing from them. [Takes wallet from her hand] I'm just kidding.
    Scarlett Monaghan: How's about you let me go?
    Rob McNaughton: How's about I don't?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Listen, my boyfriend's over there and you do not want to mess with him. So do yourself a favor and piss off.
    Rob McNaughton: You do have a sting in your tail, don't you?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Yeah, that's right. So sling your hook.
    Rob McNaughton: He's not your boyfriend.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Oh, yeah?
    Rob McNaughton: He's beneath you. Anyone can see that.
    Scarlett Monaghan: You are all charm, ain't yah? Now about you let me go?
    Rob McNaughton: I think I owe you a drink. [Lets go of her wrist]
    Scarlett Monaghan: You really are a glutton for punishment.
    Rob McNaughton: Do I look like I really give a shit?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Vodka, straight up.
    Rob McNaughton: Single malt scotch on the rocks. [Bartender serves drinks] Thanks.
    Scarlett Monaghan: You better drink that quick. 'Cause when you sees you over here, he'll be in your face with a broken bottle, before you can blink. So listen to my eyes and walk away.
    Rob McNaughton: Why don't you walk away. I'll take my chances.
    Scarlett Monaghan: You got some bollocks, I'll give you that. When you're down there gettin' your face stitched back on, don't say I didn't warn you.
    Rob McNaughton: Look, we can dance around this all night, or we can just cut to the chance. I like you.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Well, you can't have me. So put that in your pipe and smoke it. [He pulls back jacket sleeve to check watch] And get yourself a new watch while you're at it. That one's fucked.
    Rob McNaughton: You're very observant.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Oh, I have to be, in my line, you know. Fuck, here he comes.
    Adam: [Walks up] What's going on here then? Are you bothering my girl?
    Billy Baraka: Here we go. [Gets up]
    Danny Oswald: Never a dull fucking moment. [Gets up] Will you excuse me, ladies?
    Scarlett Monaghan: He's nobody. He was just asking for the time, alright?
    Adam: You hear that? You're nobody. You wanna know what time it is. It's time to fuck off, mate. Go on. There's a good boy.
    Nightclub security Jimmy: Everything alright here, gents?
    Adam: We're bailing. You've attracted enough attention for one night. [Hands Jimmy a pound note] Take care of it, will you Jimmy?
    Nightclub security Jimmy: Oi, oi, not so fast!
    Rob McNaughton: Are you sure you wanna do this? [Proceeds to fight]
    Rob McNaughton: [Walking away with Danny] Danny, I want to know everything about her.
    Danny Oswald: You certainly know how to choose 'em, mate.
    Rob McNaughton: Choice has nothing to do with it.
    Rob McNaughton: [Walks up to Nellie at counter in her boxing gym] I'm looking for someone.
    Aunt Nellie: Aren't we all?
    Voiceover Scarlett Monaghan: Aunt Nellie, smartest woman I know.
    Rob McNaughton: Mid-twenties, blonde hair, blue eyes.
    Aunt Nellie: She's over there in the ring, love.
    Rob McNaughton: And you must be Aunt Nellie with the right hook?
    Aunt Nellie: Back in the day, love. Back in the day
    Rob McNaughton: Nice place you got here.
    Aunt Nellie: Some women buy hair salons. I bought this place.
    Rob McNaughton: [Points at her] It's got character. [Walks away]
    Aunt Nellie: I've got character. This place has rats. [Rob turns to her and chuckles]
    Rob McNaughton: [Scarlett appears] You actually stayed.
    Scarlett Monaghan: You know I'm not shrinking violet. Like I know you fly close to the wind. That's part of the attraction though, right?
    Rob McNaughton: Yeah. [They kiss']
    Scarlett Monaghan: [Takes off wrist watch] Here. I kept it safe for you.
    Rob McNaughton: You hurt yourself.
    Scarlett Monaghan: It's alright.
    Rob McNaughton: No, let me take a look at that. [On couch using whiskey as antiseptic, dabs her wrist with cloth] Deep breath. [Scarlett winces] Alright, hey, whoa, whoa.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Oh, my God.
    Rob McNaughton: You handled yourself well tonight. But the real test comes when you run out of bullets.
    Scarlett Monaghan: I've been in a few fights.
    Rob McNaughton: No, I'm not talking about the boxing ring. I'm talking about a fight to the death. Where anything within reach is a weapon, you'll do whatever it takes to stay alive. That's when you find out who you really are. Here you go.
    Scarlett Monaghan: So what don't you tell me who you really are. Who those men were, who were trying to kill us tonight.
    Rob McNaughton: Oh, not us, just me. [Reaches for pouch of waist] For this. [Takes diamond chunk from pouch and holds it up]
    Scarlett Monaghan: Is that what I think it is?
    Rob McNaughton: 168 carats of it.
    Scarlett Monaghan: And I thought you peddled dope.
    Rob McNaughton: Did once, stole a few cars. Did a little gun running. Now I deal in diamonds. The most important thing to know about the diamond trade is that it's dirty [places diamond chunk on coffee table] and corrupt. [Places handgun on coffee table] Everybody's out to fuck you. Now, all you can do is have a code. Me, I won't knowingly deal in conflict diamonds. But it's impossible to keep 'em out of the mix. You think your jeweller on Bond Street or Fifth Avenue really knows where their rocks come from? No. Truth is they don't wanna know. Now, 65% of the world's diamonds comes from Africa. This one here... [reaches for and holds up diamond chunk] ...was probably dug up by some poor bastard slogging his guts out in a ditch somewhere. Now, he finds it and he knows it's worth a fortune. What's he gonna do? Fly to Antwerp? No. So he takes a big fucking risk, shoves it up his ass and smuggles it out past the guards with machetes. Then he sells it on to someone local for a few hundred bucks. And then guy marks it up and sells it on and so on and so on, until it gets in the hands of a local warlord, now that's where I come in. [Points to chest with both hands] I deal with the regional chiefs direct. And they are very shrewd when it comes to business. You fuck with these guys and they chop you into fish bait and feed you to the crocodiles. The rocks that I purchase then go to Mumbai where they get cut and graded. And from there, I sell to my clients in the UK, China, Russia and the biggest client of all... [points upwards] good ol' U S of A. Where those rocks end up adorning the fingers and necks of movie stars, rap stars and even a few royals.
    Scarlett Monaghan: That's pretty fucking cool.
    Rob McNaughton: Yeah. It gets cooler. [Reaches for and holds up diamond chunk] I picked up this rock for 500,000. Within 24 hours, I get a call from Charlie.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Who's that?
    Rob McNaughton: Charlie is uh... a legend in the diamond trade. She drinks with drug lords and dines with ex-presidents.
    Scarlett Monaghan: She?
    Rob McNaughton: That's right. She can place a stone with any buyer in the world from Saudi princes to Yakuza bosses. And she wants this rock. And she's made me an offer that's well... it's hard to refuse.
    Scarlett Monaghan: How much?
    Rob McNaughton: 15 mill. This is just a sample. Charlie wants a regular supply.
    Scarlett Monaghan: You can do that?
    Rob McNaughton: Yeah. This is the deal that changes everything. This is the deal that gets us out.
    Scarlett Monaghan: So what happens how?
    Rob McNaughton: Well, now, we do the trade with Charlie. You wanna come?
    Scarlett Monaghan: What can I do?
    Rob McNaughton: Well, you could... watch my back. Just make sure you wear something, uh, attention grabbing.
    Scarlett Monaghan: You want me to be a distraction?
    Rob McNaughton: No, no, I want you to look hot.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Hmm, I'll give it a shot.
    Rob McNaughton: Hand-off's in 19 hours. So until then we gotta sit tight, keep this safe.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Well, I could think of a few things to pass the time. Scrabble and shit. [They kiss]
    [Stepping out of vehicle in front of an upscale private art gallery]
    Scarlett Monaghan: Not what I expected from an international crime queen. What is this place?
    Rob McNaughton: When she's not peddling million dollar diamonds, Charlie runs a side hustle in the fine arts, strictly for the wealthiest of clientele.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Cushty. [They walk in] Wow! Blimey! This ain't too shabby! More carats in here than Sainsbury's.
    Rob McNaughton: And just, uh, be sure to keep your fingers to yourself, okay?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Best behavior, cross my heart.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Does everyone here know my name?
    Charlie: Scarlett Monaghan, born in Peckham, born 1995. Nobody gets through these doors that I don't know.
    Victor: They were armed, but, uh, nothing else. [Produces a machete]
    Charlie: Oh, my, that's a big shiv, Baraka. [He takes off sunglasses and walks forward] Planning on taking any scalps?
    Billy Baraka: Never know which way the night is gonna go.
    Charlie: You are so [slaps hands] RIGHT! [Her goons aim their guns] It seems we have some trust issues to deal with. So, ladies, skedaddle. [All prostitutes walk out of room] If I am going into business with someone, I like to know who the fuck they are. And the best way is to ask who they fuck.
    Scarlett Monaghan: He doesn't need to wave a gun in my face to get my attention if that's what you mean.
    Charlie: Oh, I like this girl, Rob. She's a keeper. [They sit on couch] Do you trust him?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Yes, I do.
    Charlie: That's good. Trust is very hard to find these days.
    Scarlett Monaghan: And he respects me.
    Charlie: Sweet. You see these ugly bullets. There's not one of them that wouldn't take a bullet for me, some of them already have. You know why? 'Cause these men are beasts. Beasts respect one thing... natural authority. And you either have it... or you don't. Isn't that right, Rob? [Rob snatches gun from goon with Billy also snatching gun from a goon]
    Rob McNaughton: That's been my experience, yeah.
    Charlie: Why don't we all calm the fuck down and get on with the business at hand? It is time for the floor show! [An injured wheelchair-bound man is wheeled out] Do you know this man, Scarlett?
    Scarlett Monaghan: No, I don't
    Charlie: You certain? [Puts on latex gloves and apron] You know, a woman can always tell if another woman is lying. And if you are, I'll get one of my boys to, uh, drag you into the bathroom and cut out your uterus with a rusty knife.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Still don't know him.
    Charlie: Good! 'Cause this piece of shit tried to steal from my business partner which is the same as stealing from me. There's one thing I can't abide is cuntery. [Produces knife] If you're squeamish, look away now. Victor! [Slashes man's throat] Now, I learnt this... from a boyfriend... in Bogotá
    Rob McNaughton: [To Scarlett] You alright?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Didn't spill a drop.
    Charlie: [Looks at blood splatters on floor covering] You know, I could fetch a couple mill. for that. [To Rob] I can't say I'm not disappointed you turning up empty handed. Where the fuck is my merchandise?
    Rob McNaughton: Scarlett, I think Charlie looks like she could use a drink. [Scarlett gets up and hands over drink]
    Charlie: [Bursts out laughing] Well, fuck me sideways. [Snatches ice out of the glass which is the diamond chunk, holds it up and admires] Oh. You are beautiful. Victor, pay the man. [Victor hands Billy a suitcase, who opens it to confirm contents and nods to Rob]
    Rob McNaughton: Alright, take it, I'll meet you out front. [Billy closes it and holds out a hand with Victor eventually returning his machete] Charlie, it is a pleasure doing business with you. [They shake hands]
    Charlie: One more thing before you go. Now, that we're partners, we're more than friends, we're family. Together we drink the blood of our enemies. [A goon holds out a tray of two red liquid poured shot glasses] Don't make a cunt out of me. Here's to the first of many. [They clink glasses] Budmo! [They drink]
    Scarlett Monaghan: [Walking with Rob] Fuck me, that was intense!
    Rob McNaughton: What do you make of Charlie!
    Scarlett Monaghan: She's off her fucking tits! But I reckon she's a straight shooter!
    Rob McNaughton: And you know this how?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Because I am an excellent judge of character!
    Rob McNaughton: Then why are you with a crook like me?
    Scarlett Monaghan: 'Cause you make me wetter than an otter's pocket!
    Rob McNaughton: You know, if I can't deliver, it's my ass!
    Scarlett Monaghan: Pity, it's such a nice ass! [Grabs his rear]
    Billy Baraka: [In vehicle] Nicely done, duchess!
    Danny Oswald: Why, did you just call her duchess?
    Billy Baraka: Yeah, she handled that shit with grace. Like a duchess.
    Danny Oswald: Oh, why didn't you call her a fucking, like princess or something?
    Rob McNaughton: No, duchess is better.
    Scarlett Monaghan: I like that.
    Billy Baraka: Problem solves. [Turns over engine]
    Danny Oswald: Stupid. [Billy chuckles heartily]
    Aunt Nellie: You should see him before you go. You can't be afraid of him your whole fucking life. Look, what used to I say to you when you were close to giving up a fight?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Forget the paint and get back in the ring.
    Aunt Nellie: Right. Because the pain goes away. But the choices you make stay with you forever. You've never backed down from a fight in your life.
    Mad Frank: [Escorted into visitation room of prison] Well, look what the cat dragged in. [Sits across from Scarlett] I see the girl I once knew in the woman before me. [Leans forward] Well, nine years and you have nothing to say? [Scarlett slides cigarettes to him] Oh, cheers. [He starts to take a cigarette]
    Scarlett Monaghan: Don't thank me.
    Mad Frank: [He lights up] It speaks!
    Scarlett Monaghan: Those things will kill you.
    Mad Frank: Hmm. [Chuckles] You should be so lucky.
    Scarlett Monaghan: What the fuck did mum ever see in you?
    Mad Frank: I had my moments. Still do from time to time.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Jesus. Do you feel anything about what you did?
    Mad Frank: Doesn't pay to dwell in the past here. No, down that road they say lies madness. What's done is done, can't be undone. [Scarlett lights up a cigarette]
    Scarlett Monaghan: I'm leaving. Getting away from this place. Away from you. I just didn't want to go without looking in your eyes. one last time, to see if there's a soul in there.
    Mad Frank: Well, what do you see?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Nothing worth saving.
    Mad Frank: You know, you can choose where you're going, but you can't change where you came from. You have my blood flowing through your veins. That means you're my girl and always will be.
    Scarlett Monaghan: I ain't you fucking girl.
    Mad Frank: Ah! Yet here you are. Looking for what? Acceptance, absolution? Closure, hmm? You know, you can have the lot of it, if it you want it, if it makes you feel better. But don't come in here, looking to save my soul. Because I am beyond redemption. I've been rotten to the core since the day I was born. Your mother knew that. She stayed anyway.
    Scarlett Monaghan: No, she stayed out of fear, not love.
    Mad Frank: [Dryly chuckles] Let me give you some fatherly advice. Stop looking for it to make sense, because it never will. Hmm? If I could do it all again, would I do things any differently? I'd still be the same old Frank. Making the same old choices. You know, I've long since come to accept who I am. Maybe it's time you did too.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Fucking hell. To think I actually came here to give you a chance.
    Mad Frank: Don't kid yourself! You came here to look in the mirror. You just don't like what you see!
    Scarlett Monaghan: You're wrong. I ain't nothing like you. I'm fucking ashamed you're my father.
    Mad Frank: Uh-uh. But like it or not, I am your father.
    Scarlett Monaghan: [Gets up, leans forward with both hands on table] If you come near us ever again... I will fucking kill you. [Walks away]
    Mad Frank: Ooh. Hmm. That's my girl.
    Rob McNaughton: [Getting out of vehicle of Tenerife residence] Welcome to your new home.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Fuck... me.
    Rob McNaughton: [Chuckles deeply] Come on. [Pulls her waist and they walk up to front door]
    Scarlett Monaghan: Oh, my God.
    Rob McNaughton: Well, what do you think?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Fucking love it. [They kiss]
    Rob McNaughton: Come on. Come on. [Walk in front door]
    Rob McNaughton: [Walks into house at gunpoint by Santiago's goons to meet Santiago sitting cockily on couch] Santiago, you piece of shit. Why don't you just make yourself at home, huh?
    Santiago: There is an old saying, Rob, that seems pertinent to this occasion. Never invite a vampire into your house, it renders you powerless.
    Rob McNaughton: Well, this is all about blood, you mind if I have one last drink?
    Santiago: Be my guest.
    Rob McNaughton: You wanna join me?
    Santiago: Fuck you! [Rob chuckles dryly and walks over to bar throwing hands up in disbelief] We always said business comes first, no matter what. But this just got very personal.
    Rob McNaughton: You know... [pours drink] I always knew that someday, someone would step up to challenge me. I just hoped that when that day came they'd have the balls to look me in the eye and not stab me in the back.
    Santiago: He was my brother Rob! You of all people should understand that! But... I'm a reasonable man. Business first... right? So you want the Charlie deal to go through? And I want my pound of flesh. [Goon points shotgun at Scarlett]
    Rob McNaughton: Hey, hey, I wouldn't do that if I were you.
    Santiago: You can't threaten me anymore Rob. There was a time when nobody would fuck with you. You had the world by the balls. And you let it go.
    Rob McNaughton: Is this what this is about? You want the old Rob back? [Dryly chuckles] You know you should be careful what you wish for. [Has drink]
    Santiago: The old Rob may have been crazy, but AT LEAST I COULD RESPECT HIM! This new Rob all taking and no... [Rob fires several shots in Santiago and a fight ensues]
    Rob McNaughton: [To Scarlett running away] Run! [Thugs apprehend her] No! [Thugs bring her back with Tom coming in slowly clapping] You know, you really should put that girl on a chain. She's out of control. What did I say, Rob? You never fucking listen! And now it's too late! [Rob headbutts him and gets rifle butted in face with Scarlett jumping around in goon grip]
    Scarlett Monaghan: No, no, you fucker, Rob!
    Tom Sullivan: Fuck, that was uncalled for! [Kneels down to Rob] How long have we know each other? How long has it taken us to build this? Twenty fucking years! But where has your old pal Tom been all that time? Right by your side!
    Rob McNaughton: Always the bridesmaid, never the bride, huh?!
    Tom Sullivan: Fuck you! I've sacrificed way too much to stand by and watch you piss it all away for a fucking skirt! I will not let that happen. For the record, it was Santiago who told Marco to kill Scarlett. I thought it was a bad move. Seems I was right. As for you... that's on me.
    Rob McNaughton: You piece of shit! You're dead!
    Tom Sullivan: No, Rob, you are. Just like your no good brother.
    Rob McNaughton: I'm gonna fucking tear your heart out!
    Tom Sullivan: Get 'em out of here.
    Rob McNaughton: No! [Gets taken away]
    Tom Sullivan: Baraka, the loyal dog. Faithful to the end.
    Billy Baraka: Better a dog, than a rat.
    Tom Sullivan: You know power commands treachery. Otherwise it stagnates. You know, sooner or later, someone's gonna try to take it from me. I just hope, I don't get screwed over for something as stupid as love. You see, Rob loves his bitch, you love your friend. Look where it's gotten you. Now, I've heard you like to feed the animals. So why don't you go feed the animals. [Gets get taken away]
    Henchman: [To Billy, at gunpoint and standing over Tiger's pit] Your choice bro, dead or alive?
    Billy Baraka: You talk too much, get it over with.
    Henchman: Why waste a good bullet on a piece of shit like you? [Gets shot by Danny]
    Danny Oswald: Alright, drop it! [Billy pushes other henchman into Tiger's pit]
    Billy Baraka: Who's the piece of shit now?
    Danny Oswald: They've taken Rob and Scarlet. What the fuck we gonna do, B?
    Billy Baraka: What the fuck can we do?
    Rob McNaughton: [Riding in van with Scarlett on way to execution] Hey, come here. You know, I've been thinking, when we get through this shit... what do you say we get married?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Santiago was wrong. There is some crazy still left in you, isn't there?
    Rob McNaughton: Because I wanna marry you?
    Scarlett Monaghan: 'Cause you think we're gonna get through this shit.
    Rob McNaughton: Whatever happens, I got you.
    Nacho: You got any famous last words?
    Rob McNaughton: Fuck you!
    Nacho: I expected something better.
    Rob McNaughton: [Henchman grabs his hair] Hey, hey, hey. [To Scarlet] Don't be afraid.
    Henchman: Tom wanted to be sure.
    Rob McNaughton: Don't be afraid.
    Scarlett Monaghan: No, no, no.
    Henchman: You got this in the front! [Produces knife]
    Rob McNaughton: You're gonna be okay.
    Scarlett Monaghan: [Henchman stabs Rob in the abdomen, repeatedly] No...! [Repeatedly, henchman slits Rob's throat] You fuckers...!
    Nacho: [Aims gun at Scarlet] Say goodbye, bitch! [Rob bumps into Nacho who shoots Scarlet in the head and henchman shoots Rob]
    Henchman: They look kinda sweet, laying there like that.
    Nacho: Fuck this! Leave the dogs... to clean up. Let's get a beer bro. Come on. [They walk away]
    Charlie: [Walks up to Scarlett walking into office] Scarlett, it's good to see you again. Though I wish it were under different circumstances. [Shakes her hand] Rob was a good man.
    Scarlett Monaghan: The best. That's why I came her to make sure his legacy doesn't die with him.
    Charlie: I only agreed to this meeting out of respect for Rob. Well, I admire your spirit, but, uh, let's get fucking serious. You're nobody with nothing to bargain. You're no skin off my back, if you were to fuck off and die in a ditch. But I like you so, uh, I won't help you to do that. Victor... show Miss Scarlett the door.
    Victor: [Walks over] Oi. [Grabs her arm and pulls her away]
    Scarlett Monaghan: Do you really think I'm the kind of girl who's gonna let this go, hmm?
    Charlie: Hmm?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Alright.
    Charlie: [Glances at wrist watch] I will give you four and a half minutes.
    Scarlett Monaghan: [Walks back to Charlie] I'm gonna take it back. The entire operation. And if I succeed I'll deliver everything Rob promised you.
    Charlie: If you succeed. [Gestures to her to sit down] Do you know what it takes to survive as a woman in our world? It's not enough to be as good as a man, you have to be as twice as smart. Twice as ruthless, three times a lady and ten times a bitch. No ifs, buts or maybes. You better fucking succeed or they will eat you alive. And, um... [shakes head] from where I'm sitting I don't think you've got what it takes. So, I am sorry for your loss. But from now on I'll be dealing with the other side.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Hmm. Don't suppose I can convince you otherwise.
    Charlie: I listened, that's as good as you're gonna get from me.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Okay. [Gets up and aims gun at her]
    Charlie: Whoa.
    Scarlett Monaghan: How about now? Pickpocket, bitch. Anybody move, I'll blow her fucking brains out.
    Charlie: I told you I liked you but you are really trying my patience.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Desperate fucking times, desperate fucking measures.
    Charlie: [Stands up and slams hands on desk] DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY TIMES PEOPLE HAVE DRAWN A GUN ON ME AND LIVED?!
    Scarlett Monaghan: Not too many I should think.
    Charlie: ZERO. POINT ZERO.
    Scarlett Monaghan: [Lowers down gun] They killed everybody part of me. Left me with nothing but skin and bone.
    Charlie: Then you should be very grateful they left you with that and get out while you can.
    Scarlett Monaghan: If you had the choice again, would you? Hmm. Then you know I have to see this through. Two weeks. Either it's done or I'm dead in a ditch. [Sets gun on desk] Or kill me now and be done with it.
    Charlie: [Points at her] THAT'S HOW YOU"RE GOING TO BEAT 'EM! When I was little my grandmother used to tell me stories of a woman from her hometown they called Lady Death. This was in the Ukraine. Her real name was Lyudmila Pavlichenko. She would have been about your age when she joined the army to fight the Nazis attacking Sevastapol and her particular skill was with a rifle, a long-range and... [dryly chuckles] she was so fucking good at it! She eventually chalked up 309 confirmed deaths. [Upturns hand palms] That's more than than any of the men did in her unit. I mean, she became a national hero. And she was as tireless and fearless and ruthless a bitch, as you could ever care to meet. And I think, that you two would have got along. [Starts guiding her along] Come on. Skedaddle. Go kill 'em all and when you're done, call me. When you're still alive, the deal counts. [Scarlett holds out hand and Charlie shakes it]
    Scarlett Monaghan: [Following Nacho out in street with a shotgun] Have some dignity.
    Nacho: You won't kill me. You don't have the balls, bitch.
    Scarlett Monaghan: What have balls got to do with it? [Cocks shotgun and aims it at Nacho, then a truck comes swiping away Nacho] Jesus!
    Danny Oswald: [Comes out] Oh, fucking hell.
    Billy Baraka: [Pulls up] Get in the fucking car, Duchess!
    Scarlett Monaghan: Where the fuck did you come from?
    Billy Baraka: I've been staking out this place for a week! Imagine my surprise seeing a dead woman walk out the door.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Good to see you too.
    Billy Baraka: Danny, keeping out of trouble, I see. Then explain to me, what the hell were you thinking?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Who knew he's fall out the fucking window things didn't go to plan?
    Billy Baraka: Things rarely do.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Instead of bitching about it, why don't you help us out?
    Billy Baraka: What is she talking about?
    Scarlett Monaghan: I'm talking about taking back the fucking kingdom, Baraka. I'm gonna kill every last fucker that betrayed Rob and I'm just getting started.
    Billy Baraka: [To Danny] You put her up to this, didn't you? [To Scarlett] Are you fucking out of your mind?
    Scarlett Monaghan: I've never been so clear in all my life.
    Billy Baraka: What happened to you?
    Scarlett Monaghan: I've nothing left to lose.
    Billy Baraka: How about your life?!
    Scarlett Monaghan: They can't kill me, I'm already dead.
    Billy Baraka: Do you have any idea of what you're up against?!
    Scarlett Monaghan: I don't care.
    Danny Oswald: Oh, come on, B. Won't be a party without you, mate.
    Billy Baraka: You're as crazy as she is. If I help... it's just this once, then I am done.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Once is all I need.
    Billy Baraka: Just so you understand, Duchess, what're you're asking is a blood oath. We do this, or we die trying. [They fist bump] With Danny out of action, we'll need an extra hand.
    Danny Oswald: That's very fucking funny, mate.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Do you know anyone we can trust?
    Billy Baraka: Family. But first we need to get you off the street.
    Scarlett Monaghan: I know a place.
    Danny Oswald: We couldn't go via the hospital, could we?
    Maria: [Scarlett walks into bar, Maria's back to her] Sorry we're... [Turns around] Dios míos! Duchess, you're alive?
    Scarlett Monaghan: It's a nice place you got here. It's cozy.
    Maria: It needs some work, but... but what are you doing here?
    Scarlett Monaghan: I need your help.
    Maria: I can't offer much besides cold beer and a place to hide. But I will never forget what you did for me, Duchess. My place is yours.
    Johannes: Whoever it was, they fucked up Nacho good.
    Tom Sullivan: Jesus fucking Christ! Fucking Rob's pitbull Baraka avenging his master's death.
    Johannes: Do you think we should warn the others?
    Tom Sullivan: Not yet. Maybe there is a play to be made here.
    Billy Baraka: [Holds up glass] To our friend.
    Danny Oswald: To Rob. [They clink glasses and drink]
    Jono: [Enters bar] Uncle.
    Billy Baraka: Jono. [They give daps and hug] Good to see you.
    Jono: It's good to see you too.
    Billy Baraka: [Gestures to Danny] Danny.
    Jono: Danny. [They give daps]
    Danny Oswald: Alright.
    Jono: Nice to meet you. So... what are we doing in this shit hole?
    Maria: [Slams bottle on counter] This is my place, asshole! If you don't like it, you can stick it up your ass!
    Danny Oswald: [Points to her] That is Maria and she is with us.
    Jono: Sorry.
    Scarlett Monaghan: [Carving into table] So you deal dope and we deal diamonds. [Voiceover] That's Fredo, a right slippery customer. [In scene] Rob never fucked with your business... and you never fucked with his. Everything was, uh... cushty. So why are you now sticking your beak where it doesn't belong?
    Camp Fredo: Shit, girl, I don't know what you're talking about.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Word is you are sheltering on of Rob's killers. I wanna know where.
    Camp Fredo: Listen, Duchess, or whatever your name is. You wanna play in a man's world, you better be ready to get fucked in the ass. We all get fucked in the ass sooner or later. That's the world we live in. Man or woman, we all look the same from behind.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Why don't you just tell me where he is. Be a lot easier that way.
    Camp Fredo: I already told you, I don't know shit.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Call it female intuition, but... I think you're telling me porky pies.
    Camp Fredo: Now, what is a pork and-
    Scarlett Monaghan: [Plunges knife into Camp's hand on desk] Tell me where is you fucking slag, or I'll skewer something else to the table. Or else.
    Camp Fredo: Alright. Alright. I don't know where he is but I know someone who does. His name is Riff. Riff.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Cushty.
    Jono: So, what's she like?
    Danny Oswald: What, Baraka hasn't told you?
    Jono: No.
    Danny Oswald: You hadn't told him.
    Billy Baraka: Nope.
    Danny Oswald: Well, mate, she's like... she's like a fucking banshee.
    Jono: Really?
    Danny Oswald: Yeah, she wears this like, massive tribal necklace that she has made with all the balls of the men that she's killed.
    Billy Baraka: Yep. That's our duchess. So you better be careful with that loud mouth of yours, or... snip snip.
    Camo Fredo: [Comes down stairs] She say you can go in now.
    Maria: You're getting blood on the floor!
    Billy Baraka: [Hands phone to Scarlett after leaving pool] Duchess, it's Charlie.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Charlie.
    Charlie: Somehow I knew you'd pull it off.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Your first shipment arrives on friday. I expect payment on delivery.
    Charlie: What kind of a cunt do you think I am?
    Scarlett Monaghan: Paying kind, of course.
    Charlie: I think you and I could do great things together.
    Scarlett Monaghan: Maybe. In another life, but, uh... I've come to the end of the line right now. Baraka will be taking over from now.
    Charlie: What the fuck are you talking about?!
    Scarlett Monaghan: Ciao Charlie. [Hangs up]
    Charlie: Did that bitch just hang up on me?
    Billy Baraka: Duchess.
    Scarlett Monaghan: I did what I set out to do, Baraka. And now I'm done. Look after them for me. [Walks away]

## cast

* Charlotte Kirk as Scarlett Monaghan/Duchess
* Philip Winchester as Robert McNaughton
* Colm Meaney as Frank Monaghan
* Stephanie Beacham as Charlie
* Sean Pertwee as Danny Oswald
* Colin Egglesfield as Tom Sullivan
* Hoji Fortuna as Billy Baraka
* Yan Tual as Victor

## External links

* Duchess (film) quotes at the Internet Movie Database