I expect and demand your very best. Anything less, you should have joined the Air Force.
Captain Ramsey
- Director
- Tony Scott
- Cast
- Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Matt Craven, George Dzundza, Viggo Mortensen, James Gandolfini
- Year
- 1995
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Genres
- action film, thriller film, war film
- Country
- United States
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In a nuclear world, the real enemy can't be destroyed.
Hunter
You have to set an example even in the face of stupidity. Now everyone who reads comic books knows that the Kirby Silver Surfer is the only true Silver Surfer, now am I right or wrong?
Hunter
God help you if you're wrong.
Ramsey
How do you like that cigar?
Ramsey
If you've got something to say to me, say it in private. And if privacy doesn't permit itself, then bite your fucking tongue.
Ramsey
Interesting way you put that, Mr. Hunter.
Ramsey
Mister Hunter, I've made a desicion. I'm captain of this ship, now shut the fuck up!
Ramsey
Short of the outbreak of World War III, the ship sinking, or attack by a giant octupus, I'd like to spend the next thirty minutes undisturbed.
Ramsey
They're fueling their missiles, we don't have time to fuck around!
Ramsey
We're here to preserve democracy, not practice it.
Ramsey