Tagline

A Love Story In The City Of Dreams A woman in search of stardom. A woman in search of herself - in the city of dreams. A key to a mystery - lies somewhere on Mulholland Drive.

Plot Summary

David Lynch originally conceived Mulholland Drive as the pilot film for a television series; after the ABC television network rejected the pilot and declined to air it, the French production film StudioCanal took over the project, and Lynch reshot and re-edited the material into a theatrical feature. The resulting version of Mulholland Drive premiered at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival, where David Lynch shared Best Director honors with Joel Coen.

Memorable Quotes

Cowboy: When you see the girl in the picture that was shown to you earlier today, you will say, "this is the girl". The rest of the cast can stay, that's up to you. But that lead girl is "not" up to you. Now you will see me one more time, if you do good. You will see me, two more times, if you do bad. Good night. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betty Elms: [after kissing Rita] Have you ever done this before? Rita: I don't know. Have you? Betty Elms: I want to with you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [last lines] Blue-Haired Lady: Silencio... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luigi Castigliane: This is the girl! Adam Kesher: Hey, that girl is not in my film! Vincenzo Castiliane: It's no longer your film. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betty Elms: It's strange calling yourself. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betty Elms: She's letting me stay here while she's working on a movie that's being made in Canada. But I guess you already know that. Well, I couldn't afford a place like this in a million years... unless, of course, I'm discovered and become a movie star. Of course, I'd rather be known as a great actress than a movie star. But, you know, sometimes people end up being both. So that is, I guess you'd say, sort of why I came here. [pause] Betty Elms: I'm sorry. I'm just so excited to be here. I mean I just came here from Deep River, Ontario, and now I'm in this dream place. Well, you can imagine how I feel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coco Lenoix: You know, there was a man that lived here once that had a prize-fighting kangaroo. Well, you just wouldn't believe what that kangaroo did to this courtyard! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Adam catches his wife Lorraine in bed with Gene Clean] Gene: Just forget you ever saw it. It's better that way. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cynthia: You're broke. Adam Kesher: But I'm not broke! Cynthia: I know, but you're broke. Where are you? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dan: I just wanted to come here. Herb: To Winkie's? Dan: This Winkie's. Herb: Okay, why this Winkie's? Dan: It's kind of embarrassing. Herb: Go ahead. Dan: I had a dream about this place. Herb: Oh, boy. Dan: See what I mean? Herb: Okay, so you had a dream about this place. Tell me. Dan: Well, it's the second one I've had, but they're both the same. They start out that I'm in here, but it's not day or night. It's kind of half-night, you know? But it looks just like this, except for the light. And [shaking his head] Dan: I'm scared like I can't tell you. Of all people, you're standing right over there, by that counter. You're in both dreams and you're scared. I get even more frightened when I see how afraid you are and then I realize what it is. There's a man... in back of this place. He's the one who's doing it. I can see him through the wall. I can see his face. I hope that I never see that face, ever, outside of a dream. [He looks down and shakes his head again, clearly terrified of the memory, and sniffs, as though close to tears] Dan: [Herb cocks his head, waiting for more. The music becomes increasingly ominous] Dan: That's it. Herb: So, you came to see if he's out there. Dan: [leans in] To get rid of this god-awful feeling. Herb: [nodding] Right, then. [Herb rises and goes to pay the bill at the counter. Dan turns and looks, and his terror increases as he sees Herb standing in the same location as in his nightmare. Dan turns back to his uneaten breakfast, then turns again to see Herb say silently, "C'mon." They exit to investigate the back of the Winkie's restaurant] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [first lines] Betty Elms: Oh! I can't believe it! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cowboy: A man's attitude... a man's attitude goes some ways. The way his life will be. Is that somethin' you agree with? Adam Kesher: Sure. Cowboy: Now... did you answer cause you thought that's what I wanted to hear, or did you think about what I said and answer cause you truly believe that to be right? Adam Kesher: I agree with what you said, truthfully. Cowboy: What'd I say? Adam Kesher: Uh... that a man's attitude determines, to a large extent, how his life will be. Cowboy: So since you agree, you must be someone who does not care about the good life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cowboy: Well, just stop for a little second and think about it. Will ya do that for me? Adam Kesher: [sarcastic tone] Okay, I'm thinking. Cowboy: No, you're not thinkin'. You're too busy being a smart aleck to be thinkin'. Now I want ya to "think" and stop bein' a smart aleck. Can ya try that for me? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betty Elms: [looking around to see her bags missing] My bags! Cab Driver at LAX: [from the curb, with Betty's bags] Where to? Betty Elms: [smiling] 1612 Havenhurst! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coco Lenoix: Wilkins! Wilkins! If that damn dog craps in the courtyard one more time, I'm just gonna bake his little butt for breakfast! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gene: [after punching Adam] That ain't no way to treat your wife, buddy. I don't care what she's done. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diane Selwyn: You want me to make this easy for you? No fucking way! It's not gonna be. It's not easy for me! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rita: Good night, sweet Betty. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cowboy: Hey, pretty girl, time to wake up. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cowboy: There's sometimes a buggy. How many drivers does a buggy have? Adam Kesher: One. Cowboy: So, let's just say I'm driving this buggy. And, if you fix your attitude, you can ride along with me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Smith: Good afternoon, Mr. Roque. Her name is Camilla Rhodes. The director doesn't want her. Do you want him replaced? I know they said... [pause] Mr. Roque: Then... Robert Smith: Then that means we should... [pause] Mr. Roque: Yes? Robert Smith: Shut everything down. [pause] Robert Smith: Is that something that... [pause] Robert Smith: You want us to shut everything down? [pause] Robert Smith: Then we'll shut everything down. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betty Elms: [opens door] Yes? May I help you? Louise Bonner: Someone is in trouble. Who are you? What are you doing in Ruth's apartment? Betty Elms: She's letting me stay here. I'm her niece. My name's Betty. Louise Bonner: No, it's not. That's not what she said. Someone is in trouble. Something bad is happening! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Brooker: It's not a contest... the two of them... with themselves... So don't play it for real until it gets real. Betty Elms: OK. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jimmy 'Woody' Katz: What's your name? Betty Elms: Betty. Jimmy 'Woody' Katz: Yeah, Betty, look, you don't rush it. I don't rush it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Linney James: Don't get me wrong. I love Wally. I ought to. I was married to him for 10 years. And I love actors, all actors. We just get a little catty sometimes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [At the club Silencio] Bondar: No hay banda! There is no band. It is all an illusion... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betty: Mulholland Drive? Rita: That's where I was going! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adam Kesher: What's going on Cynthia? Cynthia: It's been a very strange day. Adam Kesher: And getting stranger. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coco Lenoix: Honey, you're a good kid, but what you're telling me is a load of horse puckey. Even though it comes from a good place. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betty Elms: It'll be just like in the movies. Pretending to be somebody else. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betty Elms: I hate you. I hate us both. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cowboy: Howdy. Adam Kesher: Howdy to you. Cowboy: Beautiful evening. Adam Kesher: Yeah. Cowboy: Sure wanna thank you for coming all the way up here to see me from that nice little hotel downtown. Adam Kesher: No problem. What's on your mind? Cowboy: Well, now. Here's a man who wants to get right down to it. Kind of anxious to get to it, are you? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Diane is about to give the hitman his money] Joe Messing: Now, once you hand that over to me, it's a done deal. Are you sure you want this? Diane Selwyn: More than anything in this world. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cynthia: Do you know somebody called "the Cowboy"? Adam Kesher: The Cowboy? Cynthia: Yeah, the Cowboy. This guy, the Cowboy, wants to see you. Jason said he thought it'd be a good idea. Adam Kesher: Oh, Jason thought it'd be a good idea for me to see the Cowboy. Well, should I wear my ten-gallon hat and my six-shooters? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gene: [while Adam is taking out the jewellery] [his wife is shouting] Gene: He might be upset. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [first lines] Rita: What are you doing? We don't stop here. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betty Elms: Don't drink all the coke! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jimmy 'Woody' Katz: Acting is reacting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Irene: Well, it's time to say good-bye, Betty. It's been so nice traveling with you. Betty Elms: Thank you, Irene. I was so excited and nervous. It was sure great to have you to talk to. Irene: Remember, I'll be watching for you on the big screen. Betty Elms: [smiling] Okay, Irene. Won't that be the day? Irene: Good luck, Betty dear. Take care of yourself. And be careful. Betty Elms: I will. Thanks again. Irene: Okay, dear. Irene's Companion at Airport: Betty, it was so nice meeting you. All the luck in the world. Betty Elms: Thank you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ryan Acker: You booze, you lose.