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* In ''Film/ThePrincessBride'', the Man in Black and Inigo Montoya start off as this, merrily discussing fencing techniques and complimenting each other's swordsmanship during their duel. Of course, [[HeelFaceTurn the "Enemy" part doesn't last too long]].
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* Jim Trotter, the state prosecutor in [[Film/MyCousinVinny My Cousin Vinny]], is one of these to Vinny over the course of the trial. While he and Judge Haller are the closest things to antagonists in the film, Trotter is shown to be a genuinely friendly guy who is just doing his job. He even invites Vinny along for a hunting trip and offers him the use of his forest cabin so Vinny can finally get a night of good sleep.
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* ''Film/{{Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade}}'': The opening sequence shows a young Indiana stealing a priceless relic from a group of hired grave robbers led by Garth. During the chase across a circus train, Garth (unlike the rest of his group) never tries to hurt Indy but instead attempts to reason with him and even saves him from a lion when he could have left him to die. When Indy gets away with the relic, despite being furious Garth cannot help but admire the youngster's courage, initiative and luck. He manages to get the relic back and hand it over to his client by calling the sheriff claiming ''Indy'' was the one who stole it from them, however afterwards he gives the boy some words of encouragement and even gifts him his FedoraOfAsskicking that Indiana would wear throughout his adult life.
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** Also, the Capone outfit, whom Michael is robbing blind in an attempt to force them to stop protecting John's son, are forced to oppose Michael because he is threatening their business and their reputation. However, everyone in the outfit Michael speaks to (Frank Nitti in particular) is very understanding of why Michael feels compelled to do what he does, and the general tone indicates that they would be 100% supportive if he had gone after anyone else.
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** In ''Series/{{Hawkeye}}'' this extents to their apparent successors, Yelena Betrova and Kate Bishop. While Yelena has been hired to kill [[spoiler: Clint Barton because she believes he killed Natasha]], Kate is trying to protect him. Yelena is not even remotely trying to kill Kate, while Kate is not really able to do much damage to Yelena without her arrows. So Kate winds up doing things like pushing all of the buttons on the elevator and throwing a bola to briefly disarm Yelana, who is simultaneously impressed and annoyed. During all of this they alternate between snark fights and congratulating each other.
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** In ''Series/{{Hawkeye}}'' ''Series/{{Hawkeye|2021}}'' this extents to their apparent successors, Yelena Betrova and Kate Bishop. While Yelena has been hired to kill [[spoiler: Clint Barton because she believes he killed Natasha]], Kate is trying to protect him. Yelena is not even remotely trying to kill Kate, while Kate is not really able to do much damage to Yelena without her arrows. So Kate winds up doing things like pushing all of the buttons on the elevator and throwing a bola to briefly disarm Yelana, who is simultaneously impressed and annoyed. During all of this they alternate between snark fights and congratulating each other.
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* ''Franchise/KamenRider'':
** ''Series/KamenRiderSaber'': During his own stint as Kamen Rider Calibur, [[spoiler: Kento]] has this dynamic with the swordsmen; seeking to seal their swords to prevent TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt despite being at odds with them. He [[spoiler: saves Sophia]] from the Southern Base despite not needing to and is perfectly fine with conversing the others, as stubborn as he is. [[spoiler: He and Touma even meet a number of times at their childhood spot]].
** ''Series/KamenRiderZiO'': This is Woz's dynamic with the team for much of the show; being nothing short of polite and helpful despite trying to [[TheCorrupter transform Sougo into the future tyrant Oma Zi-O]]. He's even polite to Geiz and Tsukuyomi despite [[spoiler: being TheMole that crumbled their resistance in the future]]. [[HeelFaceTurn He eventually relents and accepts whatever new future awaits]], [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor barring a few attempts to steer things along]].
** ''Series/KamenRiderSaber'': During his own stint as Kamen Rider Calibur, [[spoiler: Kento]] has this dynamic with the swordsmen; seeking to seal their swords to prevent TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt despite being at odds with them. He [[spoiler: saves Sophia]] from the Southern Base despite not needing to and is perfectly fine with conversing the others, as stubborn as he is. [[spoiler: He and Touma even meet a number of times at their childhood spot]].
** ''Series/KamenRiderZiO'': This is Woz's dynamic with the team for much of the show; being nothing short of polite and helpful despite trying to [[TheCorrupter transform Sougo into the future tyrant Oma Zi-O]]. He's even polite to Geiz and Tsukuyomi despite [[spoiler: being TheMole that crumbled their resistance in the future]]. [[HeelFaceTurn He eventually relents and accepts whatever new future awaits]], [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor barring a few attempts to steer things along]].
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** ''Series/KamenRiderSaber'': During his own stint as Kamen Rider Calibur, [[spoiler: Kento]] has this dynamic with the swordsmen; seeking to seal their swords to prevent TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt despite being at odds with them. He [[spoiler: saves Sophia]] from the Southern Base despite not needing to and is perfectly fine with conversing the others, as stubborn as he is. [[spoiler: He and Touma even meet a number of times at their childhood spot]].
** ''Series/KamenRiderZiO'': This is Woz's dynamic with the team for much of the show; being nothing short of polite and helpful despite trying to [[TheCorrupter transform Sougo into the future tyrant Oma Zi-O]]. He's even polite to Geiz and Tsukuyomi despite [[spoiler: being TheMole that crumbled their resistance in the future]]. [[HeelFaceTurn He eventually relents and accepts whatever new future awaits]], [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor barring a few attempts to steer things along]].
** ''Series/KamenRiderSaber'': During his own stint as Kamen Rider Calibur, [[spoiler: Kento]] has this dynamic with the swordsmen; seeking to seal their swords to prevent TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt despite being at odds with them. He [[spoiler: saves Sophia]] from the Southern Base despite not needing to and is perfectly fine with conversing the others, as stubborn as he is. [[spoiler: He and Touma even meet a number of times at their childhood spot]].
** ''Series/KamenRiderZiO'': This is Woz's dynamic with the team for much of the show; being nothing short of polite and helpful despite trying to [[TheCorrupter transform Sougo into the future tyrant Oma Zi-O]]. He's even polite to Geiz and Tsukuyomi despite [[spoiler: being TheMole that crumbled their resistance in the future]]. [[HeelFaceTurn He eventually relents and accepts whatever new future awaits]], [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor barring a few attempts to steer things along]].
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** There is an amusing anecdote one British soldier gave who said that Saxons and Bavarians were basically no different from Brits, but Prussians were bastards... [[WeAreStrugglingTogether and the Saxons and Bavarians actually agreed with the sentiment]], telling the British to give the Prussians hell if they met them.
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** Rick is also on pretty good terms with Signor Ferrari, who is his chief competitor in the nightclub business. In spite of being TheDon, Ferrari's dealings with Rick are on the level, and the two are generally cordial and respectful when they meet. When Rick leaves Casablanca, Ferrari buys him out and honors Rick's request that Ferrari retain his staff.
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* ''Film/RoadToPerdition'': John and Michael have a fairly functional father-son relationship, and turn on each other out of a desire to protect their respective biological sons without losing any of that affection.
** Also, the Capone outfit, whom Michael is robbing blind in an attempt to force them to stop protecting John's son, are forced to oppose Michael because he is threatening their business and their reputation. However, everyone in the outfit Michael speaks to (Frank Nitti in particular) is very understanding of why Michael feels compelled to do what he does, and the general tone indicates that they would be 100% supportive if he had gone after anyone else.
** Also, the Capone outfit, whom Michael is robbing blind in an attempt to force them to stop protecting John's son, are forced to oppose Michael because he is threatening their business and their reputation. However, everyone in the outfit Michael speaks to (Frank Nitti in particular) is very understanding of why Michael feels compelled to do what he does, and the general tone indicates that they would be 100% supportive if he had gone after anyone else.
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** In Captain America Civil War, when Natasha and Clint are on opposite sides of the Cap vs Iron Man fight, they acknowledge that they are still friends even as they are hitting each.
** In ''Series/Hawkeye'' this extents to their apparent successors, Yelena Betrova and Kate Bishop. While Yelena has been hired to kill [[spoiler: Clint Barton because she believes he killed Natasha]], Kate is trying to protect him. Yelena is not even remotely trying to kill Kate, while Kate is not really able to do much damage to Yelena without her arrows. So Kate winds up doing things like pushing all of the buttons on the elevator and throwing a bola to briefly disarm Yelana, who is simultaneously impressed and annoyed. During all of this they alternate between snark fights and congratulating each other.
** In ''Series/Hawkeye'' this extents to their apparent successors, Yelena Betrova and Kate Bishop. While Yelena has been hired to kill [[spoiler: Clint Barton because she believes he killed Natasha]], Kate is trying to protect him. Yelena is not even remotely trying to kill Kate, while Kate is not really able to do much damage to Yelena without her arrows. So Kate winds up doing things like pushing all of the buttons on the elevator and throwing a bola to briefly disarm Yelana, who is simultaneously impressed and annoyed. During all of this they alternate between snark fights and congratulating each other.
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** In Captain America Civil War, ''Film/CaptainAmericaCivilWar'', when Natasha and Clint are on opposite sides of the Cap vs Iron Man fight, they acknowledge that they are still friends even as they are hitting each.
** In''Series/Hawkeye'' ''Series/{{Hawkeye}}'' this extents to their apparent successors, Yelena Betrova and Kate Bishop. While Yelena has been hired to kill [[spoiler: Clint Barton because she believes he killed Natasha]], Kate is trying to protect him. Yelena is not even remotely trying to kill Kate, while Kate is not really able to do much damage to Yelena without her arrows. So Kate winds up doing things like pushing all of the buttons on the elevator and throwing a bola to briefly disarm Yelana, who is simultaneously impressed and annoyed. During all of this they alternate between snark fights and congratulating each other.
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** In Captain America Civil War, when Natasha and Clint are on opposite sides of the Cap vs Iron Man fight, they acknowledge that they are still friends even as they are hitting each.
** In ''Series/Hawkeye'' this extents to their apparent successors, Yelena Betrova and Kate Bishop. While Yelena has been hired to kill [[spoiler: Clint Barton because she believes he killed Natasha]], Kate is trying to protect him. Yelena is not even remotely trying to kill Kate, while Kate is not really able to do much damage to Yelena without her arrows. So Kate winds up doing things like pushing all of the buttons on the elevator and throwing a bola to briefly disarm Yelana, who is simultaneously impressed and annoyed. During all of this they alternate between snark fights and congratulating each other.
** In Captain America Civil War, when Natasha and Clint are on opposite sides of the Cap vs Iron Man fight, they acknowledge that they are still friends even as they are hitting each.
** In ''Series/Hawkeye'' this extents to their apparent successors, Yelena Betrova and Kate Bishop. While Yelena has been hired to kill [[spoiler: Clint Barton because she believes he killed Natasha]], Kate is trying to protect him. Yelena is not even remotely trying to kill Kate, while Kate is not really able to do much damage to Yelena without her arrows. So Kate winds up doing things like pushing all of the buttons on the elevator and throwing a bola to briefly disarm Yelana, who is simultaneously impressed and annoyed. During all of this they alternate between snark fights and congratulating each other.
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* ''Film/IfTheseWallsCouldTalk:'' In the third act, the doctor at the abortion clinic engages in daily friendly conversations with several of the protestors who picket her clinic, trying to dissuade women from getting abortions. However, one protestor [[MurderIsTheBestSolution doesn't share those feelings, and proves it in the most dramatic way possible.]]
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* In ''Film/SpiderManFarFromHome'' Quentin Beck seems to genuinely like Peter Parker in spite of working the kid as part of his con, pitying ol' Web Head's rough lot in life, and actually did try to remove Peter from the equation so he wouldn't have to kill him like Nick Fury. Even when he decides he's going to have to kill the kid to keep his [[TheMasquerade masquerade]] secret, he is ''genuinely'' cross with his henchman whom he blames for being responsible for it:
--> You know, William, one day after I've had to kill Peter Parker because of this, I hope you remember that HIS BLOOD IS ON YOUR HANDS!!!
--> You know, William, one day after I've had to kill Peter Parker because of this, I hope you remember that HIS BLOOD IS ON YOUR HANDS!!!
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* In ''Film/AmericanGangster'', although drug baron [[Creator/DenzelWashington Frank Lucas]] and cop [[Creator/RussellCrowe Richie Roberts]] don't meet until the final 20 minutes of the film, Lucas immediately displays a grudging respect for Roberts when the latter turns down his offer of a bribe. The closing montage shows the amicable relationship evolving as the two work together to bring down NYPD's corrupt officers.
* Burton Mercer, played by Creator/JohnCandy, in ''Film/TheBluesBrothers''. He never seems anything other than amused at the brothers' antics, and insists on watching their show before arresting them.
* ''Film/BridgeOfSpies'': Unlike his fellow Americans gripped by anti-Soviet hysteria, defense attorney James Donovan always treats Abel with dignity and respect, even when it endangers himself or his family. Similarly, Rudolf Abel is always well-spoken and deferential to his American captors.
* Rick Blaine (Creator/HumphreyBogart) and Captain Louis Renault (Creator/ClaudeRains) in ''Film/{{Casablanca}}'' are a textbook example until [[spoiler: the closing scene, when, impressed by Rick's heroic sacrifice, Renault does a HeelFaceTurn. Rick famously declares, "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."]]
* Early on in ''Film/{{Casino}}'', mobster [[Creator/JoePesci Nicky Santoro]] sends his son to a little league team coached by a Las Vegas police detective; the two are seen chatting pleasantly about his son's progress. This is when Nicky was newly arrived in Vegas and before his increasingly AxeCrazy antics made him public enemy number one.
* ''Film/CatchMeIfYouCan'': Frank Abagnale Jr. (Creator/LeonardoDiCaprio) and Carl Hanratty (Creator/TomHanks). This is based on real life. While Hanratty was a [[CompositeCharacter compilation of the men]] that chased Abagnale throughout his criminal career, he remained friends with several of them after he went straight.
* In ''Film/ForgettingSarahMarshall'', Peter Bretter tries his best to hate Aldous, who has cuckolded him for over a year. However, Aldous' cheerful personality and lack of malice makes this so difficult that he eventually gives up.
* ''Film/FrenchKiss'' has one between Creator/JeanReno's Inspector Cardon and Kevin Kline's thief, Luc. Luc once saved Cardon's life, and Cardon believes that Luc will go straight if he has a chance, despite having stolen a $100,000 necklace. [[spoiler: Fortunately, he's right.]]
* ''Film/TheFugitive''. Richard Kimble calls US Marshal Sam Gerard as soon as he's found his wife's killer, despite the fact that the man has been pursuing him and tried to gun him down a few hours earlier, having clearly recognized him as someone he needs on his side.
* ''Film/GodsAndGenerals'' has a rather touching scene of a [[UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar Union soldier and Confederate soldier]] standing sentry duty on Christmas and commiserating across a river (including about how General Burnside is a GeneralFailure). They then each walk out to the middle of the river and trade a few puffs on a pipe for a mug of coffee.
* ''Film/{{Heat}}'': Vincent Hanna (Creator/AlPacino) and Neil [=McCauley=] (Creator/RobertDeNiro). The two men are both dedicated to their professions (one is a cop, the other a criminal), but they understand each other very deeply.
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%%* In ''Film/TheImaginariumOfDoctorParnassus'', Parnassus has this relationship with [[LouisCypher Mr. Nick]].
* ''Film/JamesBond'' movies:
** General Gogol, head of the Soviet KGB in a number of Roger Moore-era films, is very much this character. He convinced M to have [[EnemyMine Bond and Anya work together]] in ''Film/TheSpyWhoLovedMe'', treated Bond as a WorthyOpponent in ''Film/ForYourEyesOnly'', and later appeared as a ReasonableAuthorityFigure in ''Film/{{Octopussy}}'', in contrast with the main villain [[GeneralRipper Orlov]].
** General Pushkin in ''Film/TheLivingDaylights'' continues the pattern, as he and Bond appear to, at the very least, have a healthy mutual respect for each other. When given the order to assassinate Pushkin when it appears that he's an insane hardliner, Bond initially protests because he can hardly believe that Pushkin is the kind of man he's being depicted as. [[spoiler: Sure enough, Pushkin is being framed, and the two end up working together to the point where Pushkin has a minor BigDamnHeroes moment for Bond at the climax.]] This is likely because the role was originally intended to be filled by General Gogol, but by the time filming started the actor was too ill for anything beyond a cameo appearance at the end.
** Valentin Zukovsky occupies the same role, as Bond's ex-KGB counterpart in the post-Soviet Pierce Brosnan-era films. They two are briefly hostile in their first reunion in ''Goldeneye'' but quickly but their differences aside to help Bond's mission, and in ''Film/TheWorldIsNotEnough'' despite enduring considerable misery at his hands, Zukovsky even goes as far as to rescue Bond from captivity.
* In ''Film/TheManFromUNCLE2015'', the CIA and KGB handlers, Saunders and Oleg, are friendly with each other, to the point of Saunders sending regards to Oleg's wife and being on a FirstNameBasis.
* ''All'' the main characters are this at various points in ''Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean''. Most notably are Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa who are almost consistently on opposite sides ''and'' have a personal quarrel with one another[[note]]Barbossa was the one who staged the mutiny which cost Jack the ''Black Pearl'' prior to the [[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanTheCurseOfTheBlackPearl first film]][[/note]], yet they are consistently quite friendly with one another and work ''incredibly'' well together.
* In ''Film/ThePrincessBride'', the Man in Black and Inigo Montoya start off as this, merrily discussing fencing techniques and complimenting each other's swordsmanship during their duel. Of course, [[HeelFaceTurn the "Enemy" part doesn't last too long]].
* ''Film/PulpFiction'': Marsellus Wallace seems to be the film's BigBad, but he is the employer and friend of the characters in the first and third story, and even in the second story, where he is the main enemy, greater antagonism comes from the minor character, Zed.
* In ''Film/ReservoirDogs'' Joe Cabot is friends with Mr. White, but Mr. Blonde is definitely far more evil than Joe, and [[spoiler: Mr. Orange, who is the policeman among them]] is an enemy of Joe and Blonde.
* In ''Film/RobinAndMarian'': Myth/RobinHood and the Sheriff of Nottingham have grown into this. Just before their DuelToTheDeath, the two old enemies kneel in prayer, side by side. Robin then helps the Sheriff to his feet, and the Sheriff tells him: "God be with us, Robin."
* Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling in ''Film/TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' display a surprisingly genuine respect for one another, in spite of their contrasting alignments.
-->'''Hannibal Lecter:''' Clarice, people are going to think we're in love.
* ''Film/TheyShallNotGrowOld'': British veterans of UsefulNotes/WorldWarI featured in the documentary almost universally praise the captured Germans, describing them as boys much the same as the British who just wanted the war to end. There are many shots of British soldiers and German [=POWs=] posing, smiling and playfully exchanging hats. One veteran appreciatively notes how so many Germans would immediately volunteer for stretcher duty without being asked.
* Subverted in ''Film/TheWatcher'' between David Allen Griffin (Creator/KeanuReeves) and Joel Campbell (Creator/JamesSpader). David ''thinks'' that this is what their relationship has become, but Joel does ''not'' agree.
* Magneto to Charles Xavier in the ''Film/XMenFilmSeries''. As in most incarnations, they started out as very close friends who eventually found themselves on separate sides due to their ideological differences, and some friendship still remains. The two play chess together at the end of the first film, and Magneto is genuinely horrified when Xavier is disintegrated by Phoenix in ''The Last Stand'', sincerely grieving for him and promptly shutting Pyro up when he tries to talk disparagingly about Xavier:
-->'''Magneto:''' Charles Xavier did more for mutants than you will ever know. [[AntagonistInMourning My single greatest regret is that he had to die for our dream to live]].
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* In ''Film/AmericanGangster'', although drug baron [[Creator/DenzelWashington Frank Lucas]] and cop [[Creator/RussellCrowe Richie Roberts]] don't meet until the final 20 minutes of the film, Lucas immediately displays a grudging respect for Roberts when the latter turns down his offer of a bribe. The closing montage shows the amicable relationship evolving as the two work together to bring down NYPD's corrupt officers.
* Burton Mercer, played by Creator/JohnCandy, in ''Film/TheBluesBrothers''. He never seems anything other than amused at the brothers' antics, and insists on watching their show before arresting them.
* ''Film/BridgeOfSpies'': Unlike his fellow Americans gripped by anti-Soviet hysteria, defense attorney James Donovan always treats Abel with dignity and respect, even when it endangers himself or his family. Similarly, Rudolf Abel is always well-spoken and deferential to his American captors.
* Rick Blaine (Creator/HumphreyBogart) and Captain Louis Renault (Creator/ClaudeRains) in ''Film/{{Casablanca}}'' are a textbook example until [[spoiler: the closing scene, when, impressed by Rick's heroic sacrifice, Renault does a HeelFaceTurn. Rick famously declares, "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."]]
* Early on in ''Film/{{Casino}}'', mobster [[Creator/JoePesci Nicky Santoro]] sends his son to a little league team coached by a Las Vegas police detective; the two are seen chatting pleasantly about his son's progress. This is when Nicky was newly arrived in Vegas and before his increasingly AxeCrazy antics made him public enemy number one.
* ''Film/CatchMeIfYouCan'': Frank Abagnale Jr. (Creator/LeonardoDiCaprio) and Carl Hanratty (Creator/TomHanks). This is based on real life. While Hanratty was a [[CompositeCharacter compilation of the men]] that chased Abagnale throughout his criminal career, he remained friends with several of them after he went straight.
* In ''Film/ForgettingSarahMarshall'', Peter Bretter tries his best to hate Aldous, who has cuckolded him for over a year. However, Aldous' cheerful personality and lack of malice makes this so difficult that he eventually gives up.
* ''Film/FrenchKiss'' has one between Creator/JeanReno's Inspector Cardon and Kevin Kline's thief, Luc. Luc once saved Cardon's life, and Cardon believes that Luc will go straight if he has a chance, despite having stolen a $100,000 necklace. [[spoiler: Fortunately, he's right.]]
* ''Film/TheFugitive''. Richard Kimble calls US Marshal Sam Gerard as soon as he's found his wife's killer, despite the fact that the man has been pursuing him and tried to gun him down a few hours earlier, having clearly recognized him as someone he needs on his side.
* ''Film/GodsAndGenerals'' has a rather touching scene of a [[UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar Union soldier and Confederate soldier]] standing sentry duty on Christmas and commiserating across a river (including about how General Burnside is a GeneralFailure). They then each walk out to the middle of the river and trade a few puffs on a pipe for a mug of coffee.
* ''Film/{{Heat}}'': Vincent Hanna (Creator/AlPacino) and Neil [=McCauley=] (Creator/RobertDeNiro). The two men are both dedicated to their professions (one is a cop, the other a criminal), but they understand each other very deeply.
%%* Hyoe Tadokoro in ''Film/TheHiddenFortress''.
%%* In ''Film/TheImaginariumOfDoctorParnassus'', Parnassus has this relationship with [[LouisCypher Mr. Nick]].
* ''Film/JamesBond'' movies:
** General Gogol, head of the Soviet KGB in a number of Roger Moore-era films, is very much this character. He convinced M to have [[EnemyMine Bond and Anya work together]] in ''Film/TheSpyWhoLovedMe'', treated Bond as a WorthyOpponent in ''Film/ForYourEyesOnly'', and later appeared as a ReasonableAuthorityFigure in ''Film/{{Octopussy}}'', in contrast with the main villain [[GeneralRipper Orlov]].
** General Pushkin in ''Film/TheLivingDaylights'' continues the pattern, as he and Bond appear to, at the very least, have a healthy mutual respect for each other. When given the order to assassinate Pushkin when it appears that he's an insane hardliner, Bond initially protests because he can hardly believe that Pushkin is the kind of man he's being depicted as. [[spoiler: Sure enough, Pushkin is being framed, and the two end up working together to the point where Pushkin has a minor BigDamnHeroes moment for Bond at the climax.]] This is likely because the role was originally intended to be filled by General Gogol, but by the time filming started the actor was too ill for anything beyond a cameo appearance at the end.
** Valentin Zukovsky occupies the same role, as Bond's ex-KGB counterpart in the post-Soviet Pierce Brosnan-era films. They two are briefly hostile in their first reunion in ''Goldeneye'' but quickly but their differences aside to help Bond's mission, and in ''Film/TheWorldIsNotEnough'' despite enduring considerable misery at his hands, Zukovsky even goes as far as to rescue Bond from captivity.
* In ''Film/TheManFromUNCLE2015'', the CIA and KGB handlers, Saunders and Oleg, are friendly with each other, to the point of Saunders sending regards to Oleg's wife and being on a FirstNameBasis.
* ''All'' the main characters are this at various points in ''Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean''. Most notably are Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa who are almost consistently on opposite sides ''and'' have a personal quarrel with one another[[note]]Barbossa was the one who staged the mutiny which cost Jack the ''Black Pearl'' prior to the [[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanTheCurseOfTheBlackPearl first film]][[/note]], yet they are consistently quite friendly with one another and work ''incredibly'' well together.
* In ''Film/ThePrincessBride'', the Man in Black and Inigo Montoya start off as this, merrily discussing fencing techniques and complimenting each other's swordsmanship during their duel. Of course, [[HeelFaceTurn the "Enemy" part doesn't last too long]].
* ''Film/PulpFiction'': Marsellus Wallace seems to be the film's BigBad, but he is the employer and friend of the characters in the first and third story, and even in the second story, where he is the main enemy, greater antagonism comes from the minor character, Zed.
* In ''Film/ReservoirDogs'' Joe Cabot is friends with Mr. White, but Mr. Blonde is definitely far more evil than Joe, and [[spoiler: Mr. Orange, who is the policeman among them]] is an enemy of Joe and Blonde.
* In ''Film/RobinAndMarian'': Myth/RobinHood and the Sheriff of Nottingham have grown into this. Just before their DuelToTheDeath, the two old enemies kneel in prayer, side by side. Robin then helps the Sheriff to his feet, and the Sheriff tells him: "God be with us, Robin."
* Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling in ''Film/TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' display a surprisingly genuine respect for one another, in spite of their contrasting alignments.
-->'''Hannibal Lecter:''' Clarice, people are going to think we're in love.
* ''Film/TheyShallNotGrowOld'': British veterans of UsefulNotes/WorldWarI featured in the documentary almost universally praise the captured Germans, describing them as boys much the same as the British who just wanted the war to end. There are many shots of British soldiers and German [=POWs=] posing, smiling and playfully exchanging hats. One veteran appreciatively notes how so many Germans would immediately volunteer for stretcher duty without being asked.
* Subverted in ''Film/TheWatcher'' between David Allen Griffin (Creator/KeanuReeves) and Joel Campbell (Creator/JamesSpader). David ''thinks'' that this is what their relationship has become, but Joel does ''not'' agree.
* Magneto to Charles Xavier in the ''Film/XMenFilmSeries''. As in most incarnations, they started out as very close friends who eventually found themselves on separate sides due to their ideological differences, and some friendship still remains. The two play chess together at the end of the first film, and Magneto is genuinely horrified when Xavier is disintegrated by Phoenix in ''The Last Stand'', sincerely grieving for him and promptly shutting Pyro up when he tries to talk disparagingly about Xavier:
-->'''Magneto:''' Charles Xavier did more for mutants than you will ever know. [[AntagonistInMourning My single greatest regret is that he had to die for our dream to live]].
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