Adolfo Celi
The time for losing comes to every man, of course. I had not expected yours to come so soon.
Adolfo Celi was an Italian film actor and director who appeared in nearly 100 films, often specialising in playing international villains. Although a prominent actor in Italian cinema and famed for many roles, he is best remembered internationally for his portrayal of Emilio Largo in the 1965 James Bond film Thunderball.
Agostino Manetta
Celi plays the hard headed Ferrari team boss Agostino Manetta.
Manetta is authoritarian and ruthless in his pursuit of Ferrari victories. Of course you would expect no less.
Script
Agostino Manetta Jean-Pierre Sarti
The question is, Jean-Pierre, what are you going to do about it?
Do? I don't understand.
The time for losing comes to every man, of course. I had not expected yours to come so soon.
There have been problems with the car.
Come, come, Sarti. I expect excuses like that from lesser men than you. You've been one of the best that ever lived. There is no question of that in my mind. Never a wrong move, the concentration always there 100 percent. Until this woman.
You have been misled, Signor Manetta. Do you take me for a trained dog to jump at the snap of your fingers? My life belongs to no one but myself.
I've been thinking seriously of your retirement, Sarti.
Then retire me now.
Kindly lower your voice. Of course I will not retire you now. Tomorrow there is a race to be run. And I also well know that you want to drive it. But after tomorrow, who knows, Jean-Pierre?
After tomorrow, Signor Manetta, I will decide to retire or not.
Sarti, you are even further gone than I thought. A pity. A great pity. I always considered you to be the best.
I'm still the best.
