The Wind and the Lion

The Wind and the Lion1975

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
The Wind and the Lion is a 1975 MGM adventure film in Panavision and Metrocolor, produced by Herb Jaffe and Phil Rawlins, written and directed by John Milius, that stars Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, Brian Keith, and John Huston. The film was loosel… more »



Capt. Jerome, USMC:
It seems quite obvious, I would think, sir - we must seize the government and make our own negotiations.

Gummere:
[incredulous] Seize the government?

Capt. Jerome, USMC:
At BAYONET point!

Gummere:
[snidely; to Dreighton] Well, I certainly would like to see that old son-of-a-b*tch at bayonet point, huh? [chuckles] But it's ridiculous; it's outrageous, it's lunatic!

Adm. Chadwick:
Yes, isn't it though? I think Teddy should love it!

Gummere:
But, what about the French, the Germans - the British? Why we're in the shadow of Gibraltar!

Adm. Chadwick:
[slams his hand on table and stands up] DAMN THE LEGATIONS!

Gummere:
[uneasily] You realize, of course, that if we fail in even the slightest way, we'll all be killed?

Adm. Chadwick:
Yes, and the whole world will probably go to war.

Capt. Jerome, USMC:
Gentlemen, if we fail and are killed, I certainly hope the world DOES go to war! [raises glass as a toast]

Adm. Chadwick:
The world at war!

Gummere:
A world war? Now THAT would be something to go out on...

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