Mission: Impossible (TV Series)

Echo of Yesterday (1967)

Eric Braeden: Col. Markus von Frank

Quotes 

• James Phelps : Colonel, I haven't done this before, you know.

  Col. Markus von Frank : It doesn't really matter, Major. It's not a question of skill.It's a question of strength and courage.

• James Phelps : Major Richard Dunhill, American Nazi Corps, at your service, sir.

  Col. Markus von Frank : Welcome, Major. I've been expecting you. Colonel Von Frank. It has been a long, long time since I have last entertained one of our American friends.

  James Phelps : Please, have a seat.

  Col. Markus von Frank : Thank you. You are most kind, sir. But I didn't come here just to be entertained.I'm here on a very serious matter.

  Col. Markus von Frank : Oh? What is it?

  James Phelps : Colonel, the American Nazi Movement is floundering. Our membership is down. The treasury is depleted. We have no strength, no power.We have no leader. That is why I have come to you personally, sir.

  Col. Markus von Frank : So what can I do for you?

  James Phelps : Our people need incentive. Incentive, colonel,and above all, organization. They must be united behind a man who can inspire them, who can lead them. I think I might be that man, sir. But I cannot possibly achieve it by myself. I must have the one great advantage that no american nazi has ever had before. My people must know that I am your personal choice, that my orders come directly from Colonel Markus Von Frank himself.

  [Carousel music playing] 

  Col. Markus von Frank : You see, Major, what you're asking me, I can only give once. And it must be to the right man.Are you a man of courage, major?

  James Phelps : Yes. I am.

  Col. Markus von Frank : I must know that, you see. You see, major, we, here,for the past 500 years, have been answering the question of courage the same way. With a blade.

• Col. Markus von Frank : Magnificent. Absolutely magnificent. In only two elections, we have gained 15 seats. Herr Kelmann, the party is on the move. There is no one who can possibly stop us now.

  Otto Kelmann : I hope you're right.

  Col. Markus von Frank : I am. I know I am. You haven't met with the people as I have, Herr Kelmann. You don't quite know them as I do -- especially the young ones. Young people are thinking. They no longer want to be led. They want to lead. They want to take.

  Otto Kelmann : We must give, too, remember. We must give back to the world again the inspiration, the leadership, the courage that it's our duty to give. What's the matter with you?

  Col. Markus von Frank : I thought we were being followed.

  Otto Kelmann : Oh, you worry about everything.

  Col. Markus von Frank : Somewhere, someone is always attempting to plot against my life. Unfortunately, I can trust no one, Herr Kelmann. Except, of course, you, my friend. You know I owe you everything. One day, the world shall know of your generosity. By the way, herr kelmann, you made the final arrangements, as you promised?

  Otto Kelmann : I tell you, everything is drawn up. My lawyer must be here to witness what I sign. He'll be back in the city on Monday.

• Col. Markus von Frank : You stand facing each other, one blade length separating us. Left hand behind your back. At Heinz's first command, our blades will touch above our heads.At his second command, we shall commence the attack. Is that clear?

  James Phelps : Yes.

  Heinz : Your blade, Major. This is 20 thicknesses of surgical gauze, quite enough to protect the vital area.

  Col. Markus von Frank : Now, Major. To parry a head-cut, you go like this. To parry a cheek-cut, you go like this. Are you ready to commence, major?

  James Phelps : Yes.

  Col. Markus von Frank : Now, Major, a man of courage does not take a backwards step, no matter what. We shall commence and halt at Heinz's command. Unless there's a serious wound, we shall do it four times. Are you ready? Open up! Loft! Halt!

• Col. Markus von Frank : Karl, would you be so kind as to announce myself and Major Richard Dunhill from America, please.

  Karl : Yes, sir. Sir, may I speak to you a moment?

  Col. Markus von Frank : Yes. Excuse me, Major.

• Col. Markus von Frank : He lied to me! Kelmann lied to me! He told me that girl had been at the academy, studying there for nearly one year.

  James Phelps : That's what she told him.She lied to him.

  Col. Markus von Frank : I want to know everything about the girl. Do you understand? Everything!

  Assistant : Yes, sir.

  Col. Markus von Frank : And no later than tonight, do you understand?

  Assistant : Yes, sir!