Real Genius (1985)
William Atherton: Professor Jerry Hathaway
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Quotes
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[Discussing how Knight didn't come in to the lab]
Bodie : He said he didn't feel like it. And I said, "You'd better!" And he said, "Or what?" And I said, "Or you're gonna be in trouble." And he said, "Jam it."
Professor Hathaway : That's a wonderful story, Bodie. I noticed you've stopped stuttering.
Bodie : I've been giving myself shock treatments.
Professor Hathaway : Up the voltage.
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Professor Hathaway : I want to see more of you around the lab.
Chris Knight : Fine. I'll gain weight.
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Professor Hathaway : When you first started at Pacific Tech you were well on your way to becoming another Einstein and then you know what happened?
Chris Knight : I got a haircut?
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Professor Hathaway : You still run?
Chris Knight : Only when chased.
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Professor Hathaway : What are you looking at? You're laborers; you should be laboring. That's what you get for not having an education.
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Chris Knight : Jerry, if you think that by threatening me you can get me to be your slave... Well, that's where you're right. But - and I am only saying this because I care - there are a lot of decaffeinated brands on the market today that are just as tasty as the real thing.
Professor Hathaway : I'm not kidding, Chris.
Chris Knight : Neither am I, Jerry.
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Professor Hathaway : What's that smell?
Chris Knight : [sniffs under armpit] Must be the dog, sir.
Professor Hathaway : That's popcorn.
Chris Knight : Yes sir, I know...
Professor Hathaway : Well, get it away from me! I hate popcorn! I can't stand popcorn!
Chris Knight : [Chris drops the bag of popcorn on the steps] Good. Now I know what to get you for your birthday.
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Old Lady : Tell me, what's Einstein really like?
Professor Hathaway : Dead.
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Major Carnagle : Where's the laser?
Professor Hathaway : It's coming.
Major Carnagle : It's coming? Ha! It's not even breathing hard.
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Chris Knight : Hey how's it going, Jerry?
Professor Hathaway : What do you want, Knight?
Chris Knight : World peace, but I don't think this is the time to discuss it.
Professor Hathaway : Get out!
Chris Knight : There's something that might interest you, Jerry.
Professor Hathaway : I'm not interested in anything you have to say.
Susan : [Coming downstairs in just a rumpled man's shirt] Dr. Hathaway...
Chris Knight : [Surprised to see her] Susan!
Chris Knight : [Turns back toward Dr. Hathaway who looks guilty] I solved the power problem, Jerry.
Susan : Jerry?
Professor Hathaway : [Turns to Susan] Take a cab.
Chris Knight : So you'll hammer later!
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Professor Hathaway : Mitch, there's something you need to know. Compared to you, most people have the IQ of a carrot.
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Chris Knight : You unbelievable bastard.
Professor Hathaway : Count on it.
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Professor Hathaway : You are of no further use to me!
Chris Knight : [pause] Interesting way to begin a conversation...
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Professor Hathaway : Mitch, will you miss your friends?
Mitch : Well, no. I think I intimidate other kids.
Professor Hathaway : Good boy.
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Professor Hathaway : [reading his TV script] Your colon: what does it look like?