In the opening sequence of Miller's Crossing, Johnny argues that he has every right to kill Bernie Bernbaum, a fellow bookie who Johnny claims is "selling information" about fixed fights to outside sources. Johnny discusses his reasoning behind his wish to kill Bernie with Leo, another crime leader who somehow holds a power over Johnny.
Johnny begins by stating that he is going to talk about friendship, character, and ethics. He goes on to describe how he sometimes cheats by fixing a fight-but maintains that Bernie goes a step furth
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