Point
To speak
Both terms in one sentence
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In Real Life, the need for the actor playing Landa to speak four languages was a serious casting issue for Tarantino, one which he claims almost made him give up on the project at one point.
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They find it difficult to organize their thoughts when made to speak singly — at one point, Lazarus gets tired of the gag and orders them point blank to have one speak for both of them.
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Point notes that if you're using hired muscle to try to get a guy to talk, then you should at least give him a chance to speak.
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