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Posted by Grumpyfred (U2228930) on Friday, 4th June 2010
As suggested by Longweekend, a thread for film/TV quotes.
So. "I don't want to say anything good about the man, but he sure knows the quickest way to start a war."
Citizen Kane?
The Alamo. Richard Widmark to John Wayne.
About Travis (as played by the esteemed British thespian Lawrence Harvey).
One of the same actors, but a different movie
"In the grounds of a nunnery!"
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Posted by Vizzer aka U_numbers (U2011621) on Saturday, 5th June 2010
John Wayne in 'The Longest Day'?
Could be right, but I'm not sure. "The British army does not allow two disasters in one day. It makes them look bad and upsets the public at their breakfast tables."
Indeed, John Wayne complaining to Robert Ryan about high winds creating havoc on his last exercise.
GF's is Michael "Don't throw those bl**dy spears at me" Caine in "Zulu!"
The quote below is Michael Caine again, delivering the last line in which war film?
"A hero, that's what he was. A bl**dy hero!"
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Posted by Vizzer aka U_numbers (U2011621) on Saturday, 5th June 2010
'The Man Who Would Be King'?
"Retreat hell, we're just advancing in another direction."
Harry Andrews saying,
'A squadron never dies.' The only highlight in the whole film - apart from the aeroplanes.
633 squadron?
"What sort of uniform is that?" "Irish Salvation Army."
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning"
The quote below is Michael Caine again, delivering the last line in which war film?
"A hero, that's what he was. A bl**dy hero!"Β
The same film that has Ian Bannen going out on patrol singing "Teddy Bears Picnic".....To Late the Hero
Triceratops
You are correct, it was "Too Late The Hero".
Yours is Robert Duvall in "Apocalypse Now", brilliantly spoofed by Tommy Lee Jones as "I love the smell of polyurethane in the morning..." in "Small Soldiers", possibly the finest military satire ever made.
Not a war film, but set in the same era:
"Is that you, Mr Armstrong?"
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Posted by Vizzer aka U_numbers (U2011621) on Sunday, 6th June 2010
I've lost track here. Have we had the answer to Grumpyfred's quote ("Retreat hell, we're just advancing in another direction") in Message 9 yet?
Vasser, no to that or the one about Irish Salvation Army.
'I stick my neck out for nobody'.
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Posted by Vizzer aka U_numbers (U2011621) on Monday, 7th June 2010
"Retreat hell, we're just advancing in another direction."Β
'The Battle of the Bulge'?
The film was called Retreat Hell. And the whole quote came from the real commanding officer of the US Marine Corp during their long retreat at the begiining of the Korean War. I liked this film because it showed that the war wasn't just a US war, with the US Marines being helped by Royal Marines. The Irish Salvation Army one comes from The Cockleshell Heros. All the volunteers are dumped miles away from their base with no money and in German uniform One of them is on a train when he is asked about his uniform.
GF
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Posted by Vizzer aka U_numbers (U2011621) on Monday, 7th June 2010
thanks Grumpyfred - I've never heard of 'Retreat Hell' but I'll look out for it. Sounds different.
What about Spruggles' "A squadron never dies" - was that from '633 Squadron' as VF suggested?
An old fave of mine...
"The Vexin's mine!"
"By what right?"
"It's got my troops all over it!"
Vizzer,VF,
Sorry been busy - but yes, twas from that very film.
Vizzer for a US made war film it wasn't bad and covers the marine retreat from the north (I think they pushed the NK back to the Chinese border, all the way back to the UN pocket, and is worth watching. They had to fight every inch of the way, and as I say Royal Marines turn up to help them. The sub plot is about a marine reserve officer who having served during WW 2 resents being recalled to the colours for Korea.
Sorry been busy - but yes, twas from that very filmΒ
No problem! I have to say its not one of my favourite films!The story is a bit ropey,the "special" effects are atrocious (I know that Mosquito's were made of plywood but would they fly with such a huge flame? Im suprised that the following german fighters could keep up with them as they appeared to fly down that valley/trench (Star Wars anyone!?) as almost supersonic speed!
Its funny the quotes you do remember! I was speaking to my sister the other day about films our old man made us watch as a kid,she suddenly turned and said
"Jaques has a long moustache"
"The Longest Day" obviously made a big impression!Obviously its a serious topic/film but I did chuckle when she said that!
As did this:
"Corporal? Where are you taking those vultures?"
NCO: "Officers to the mess, NCOs to the guard room, Sir."
Skipper: "Like hell you are. They're responsible for all that, get 'em to clear it up!"
NCO: "But, what about the officers, Sir?"
Skipper: "Give 'em a bloody shovel!"
Oh and same film,
"Repeat please"
Priceless!
The Battle of Britain?
Is 'Repeat please' what the Polish pilots say as they head for a dogfight against orders?
The very same!
Unfortunatley unless i wanted to be modded that is the only part of that dialogue I would probably post!
And who could forget the young Susannah York, both in and half out of her WAAF uniform...
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Posted by Vizzer aka U_numbers (U2011621) on Tuesday, 8th June 2010
Grumpyfred - there certainly haven't been that many Korean War films made and so 'Retreat Hell' must be something of a rarity. Interesting.
As for LongWeekend's "Is that you Mr Armstrong?" from Message 15 then I'm stumped. 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' perhaps? Pure guess.
I must agree about Susanah York. I met many a girl in WAAF uniform, and not many filled them like that.
VF,
"Following German fighters" - umm - especially as they appeared to be Me108's(if my memory serves me correctly)mind you, I only went to see the film for those lovely shots of the Mossies. I did go to Biggin Hill during the filming to photograph them, but alas I was troubled with the dreaded 'fog on the bump' on the only day available with the result that the sky appeared as a sulphurous yellow on processing - Blast!.
Sussie York in uniform? ... well I remember a certain young WAAF at Linton-on-Ouse who was a very close approximation. Unfortunately, she was definitely on the reserve list for Wing Commanders and ranks above.
Sussie York in uniform?Β
Given a choice, though, I'd rather see her with long hair, in an eighteenth century frock, as in 'Tom Jones'...
well I remember a certain young WAAF at Linton-on-Ouse who was a very close approximation. Unfortunately, she was definitely on the reserve list for Wing Commanders and ranks above.Β
When I was a STAB, one of our girlies, nicknamed 'Alf', acquired a reputation for getting off with officers. A joke went round the unit:
Q:Did you hear about Alf and the apple...?
A:No...
Punchline: The apple had pips...!
I really can't believe no one has called...........
"Hasta la Vista" or...
"Stay here, I'll be back".
Arnie, Terminator.
AA. (Walks off shaking his papal/Cistercian general head in disbelief).
Not really war ones, but classic quotes. So how about. "It wasn't really my idea, I believe Nelson dispatched the Spanish Flag ship using the same princible."
Barnes Wallis? (in reference to his bouncing bomb?)
Right first time. "Sorry Sir the message is wrong." "but all I've said is....."
GF
We are away for a few days and although where we will be saying has WiFi, just in case the quote (Near enough) was from Battle of the River Plate. Were the senior officer is trying to send off a signal, not knowing he has just been promoted.
GF
"The bar is closed, Mister Editor, during voting."
"Bar's closed?"
"You can blame your lawyer friend. He says that's one of the 'Fundamental laws of democracy.' No exception."
"No exceptions for the working press? Why, that's carrying democracy much too far!"
From which Western classic? Who are the two actors saying all but the first line of dialogue?
Not a war film, but set in the same era:
"Is that you, Mr Armstrong?"Β
No idea about this one.
Allan's is, I think, "The Man who shot Liberty Valance"
..............
"Do you expect me to talk? Goldfinger"
"No Mr Bond, I expect you to die"
"Welcome to Patrol 2-2, specialists in arson, murder and drinking."
"Inglourious Basterds" ?
Hahah no Tri, quite a long way from that! think more than 20 years later..
Scotty, is a Vietnam War film?
Yep, to me the best one ever made but I'm biased.
Since your an Aussie it has to be "The Odd Angry Shot"
haha bang on the money.
Precisely, Tricer, the journalist being denied a drink in John Ford's last black-and-white film was Edmond O'Brien and the one giving him the bad news was John 'Duke' Wayne.
"Is that you John Wayne? Is this me?"
One of the few quotes from this film which wouldn't be modded.
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