Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)

John Hurt: Professor Broom

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• Professor Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm : It is said that at the dawn of time, man, beast, and all magical beings lived together under Aeglin, the Father Tree. But man had been created with a hole in his heart, a hole that no possession, power, or knowledge could fill. And in his infinite greed, man dreamed of expanding his dominion over the entire earth. The blood of many an elf, ogre, and goblin was spilled in their war with man, and King Balor, the one-armed king of Elfland, watched the slaughter in dread and despair. But one day, the master of the goblin blacksmiths offered to build the king a golden mechanical army, seventy times seventy soldiers, that would never know hunger, and could not be stopped. Prince Nuada begged his father to agree. "Build me this army," the king said. And so, a magical crown was forged that would allow those of royal blood to command the Golden Army, if unchallenged. "I am King Balor, leader of the Golden Army. Is there anyone who disputes my right?" And in his throne room, no one challenged his word.

• [first lines] 

  Professor Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm : My son, would you turn off that wretched puppet, and brush your teeth?

  Young Hellboy : Don't call him a puppet!

  Professor Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm : I beg your pardon?

  Young Hellboy : He's not a puppet! Howdy Doody's real!

  Professor Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm : Well, Mr. Dee-dee Doo-doo will have to say good night.

• Young Hellboy : [hearing the story of the Golden Army]  What does it mean, industrable?

  Professor Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm : In-des-truct-i-ble. It means it cannot be destroyed.