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This has to be one of the darkest films ever made, yet it contains one of the most hilarious scenes of all time


Re-watched this recently - this will always be one of the darkest films ever made. Yet while re-visiting the film, I noticed a scene at the very beginning that caused me to pause the movie because I was laughing my ass off. The scene I am referring to is that part at the very beginning in which the Turkish customs officers have searched all of Billy's luggage and they all line up with Billy to take a photo. There is a brief moment where Billy has this shit eating grin on his face as he is holding some of the hash while standing with the officers who are posing for the photo.

Idk why, this really seemed oddly hilarious to me, especially for how dark this film is.

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It’s almost as if Billy thought for a second things might go ok.

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I'm going to have to take your word for it. I saw this years ago and no way will I watch it again.

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LOL...I KNOW THE FEELING.

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It's just another sadistic behaviour by the Turkish cops they take a photo with their "kill" like hunters

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