26 quotes
The Value of Money and Peace
Joe (The Man With No Name other than Joe)
When a man's got money in his pocket, he begins to appreciate peace.
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Strategic Positioning in a Conflict Zone
Joe
Baxters over there, Rojos there, and me right in the middle.
Silvanito
Where you do what?
Joe
Crazy bell-ringer was right. There's money to be made in a place like this.
Silvanito
If you are thinking what I suspect, I tell you, don't try it!
Joe
Which of the two is stronger?
Silvanito
Which of them is stronger? Well...the Rojos. Especially Ramon.
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Preparation for Confrontation
Joe (The Man With No Name other than Joe)
Get three coffins ready.
[before a gunfight, to the undertaker.]
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The Value of the Dead Over the Living
Joe (The Man With No Name other than Joe)
Sometimes the dead can be more useful than the living.
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The Man with No Name and Danger
Taglines
This is the man with no name. Danger fits him like a glove.
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Aim for the Heart
Joe (The Man With No Name other than Joe)
You shoot to kill, you better hit the heart. Your own words, Ramon. The heart, Ramon. Don't forget the heart. Aim for the heart, or you'll never stop me.
[Ramon, unaware Joe's wearing armor plating beneath his poncho, fires off two shots, but Joe stands right back up]
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Misunderstandings and Intentions in Dialogue
Don Miguel Rojo
That's the right idea? You didn't misunderstand?
Joe
I get the wrong idea only when it suits me.
Don Miguel Rojo
Ramon!
Ramon Rojo
What is it?
Don Miguel Rojo
The soldiers, the ones who were escorting the gold, two of those soldiers got away. They are hiding out in the cemetery; the Baxters, they're about to capture them.
Ramon Rojo
Rubio! Get the men! You are well informed, eh?
[to Joe]
Joe
A man's life in these parts often depends on a mere scrap of information. Your brother's own words.
Ramon Rojo
Tell me. Why are you doing this for us?
Joe
Five hundred dollars.
[holds out his hand with a response that is almost a question]
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The Man with No Name's Impact
Taglines
This short cigar belongs to a man with no name. This long gun belongs to a man with no name. This poncho belongs to a man with no name. He's going to trigger a whole new style in adventure.
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Consequences of Choices and Actions
Joe (The Man With No Name other than Joe)
My mistake: four coffins.
[after the same gunfight, to the undertaker]
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Selflessness in the Face of Danger
Father
How may we thank you for what you are doing?
Joe
Don't try. Just get goin before the Rojos get here.
Marisol
Why do you do this for us?
Joe
Why? I knew someone like you once. There was no one there to help. Now get movin'. Get movin'! Get out of here!
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A Surrender Negotiation in Tense Circumstances
John Baxter
Ramon! Don't shoot! We're coming out! We surrender! Listen, Ramon. You've won. It's enough. I'll get out of town! I'll do whatever you like!
Ramon Rojo
You promise that?
John Baxter
I swear it, Ramon!
Ramon Rojo
You won't try a trick of any kind?
John Baxter
None! No! No tricks! I said before, I give you my word, we'll leave!
[last words]
Ramon Rojo
Are you sure? You had better ask permission of your wife! Maybe she won't be too happy!
[shoots him]
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A Statement of Power and Control
English dub
George Gonneau as Don Miguel Benito Rojo
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The Inn Keeper's Perspective on Fate
English dub
Jack Curtis as Silvanito, The Inn Keeper
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Challenge of Firearms in a Standoff
Joe (The Man With No Name other than Joe)
When the man with a 45 meets the man with a rifle, you said, "the man with a pistol is a dead man." Let's see if it's true. Go ahead, load up and shoot.
[to Ramon; unloads his gun]
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The Coffin Builder's Pragmatic Perspective
English dub
Robert Dryden as Piripero, The Coffin Builder
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Navigating Danger Between Competing Governments
Joe
Mmh. Well, guess your government will be glad to see that gold back.
[packing up]
Silvanito
And you? You don't want to be here when they get it, eh?
Joe
You mean the Mexican government on one side? Maybe the Americans on the other side? And me right smack in the middle? Uhn-hn. Too dangerous. So long.
[saddling up; rides off]
Silvanito
Adios.
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Power Struggles in Small Towns
Joe
Every town has a boss.
Silvanito
That's true, but when there are two around, I'd say there is one too many!
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Tension Between Characters in a Western Setting
Esteban Rojo
I'm Esteban Rojo, my brother asked me to...what are you doing?
Joe
Moving.
Esteban Rojo
Don't you know all our men sleep here with us?
Joe
Well, that's all very cozy, but I don't find you men all that appealing. Besides, your brother said he didn't have any need for me anymore right now.
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Decisions Shape Our Fate
English dub
Joyce Gordon as Marisol and Doña Consuelo Baxter
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Joe's Warning About His Mule
Joe (The Man With No Name other than Joe)
You see, I understand you men were just playin around, but the mule, he just doesn't get it. Course, if you were to all apologize... I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. Gets the crazy idea you're laughin at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it...
[the men laugh]
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The Man with No Name Speaks
English dub
Clint Eastwood as Joe, the Stranger (the "Man with No Name")
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Conflict in a lawless town
English dub
Ray Owens as Chico, Rojo Gang Member and Juan de Dios, The Bell Ringer
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The Most Dangerous Man Who Ever Lived
Taglines
In his own way he is perhaps, the most dangerous man who ever lived!
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Guarding a Gringo with a Twist
Vincente
I've had a poker hand waiting for me for three days! Now I'm stuck here; I can't get back to it while I'm guarding this Americano idiot!
Chico
I think you will find this more amusing than cards. Our orders are to be sure he does not die, but also make sure he regrets the day he was born. The gringo's asleep, I imagine. That's all right, I'll enjoy waking him up!
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Power and conflict in a lawless land
English dub
Bernie Grant as Ramón Rojo, Esteban Rojo, Sheriff John Baxter, and additional voices
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The Consequences of Power and Survival
Ramon Rojo
When a man with a .45 meets a man with a rifle, the man with a pistol will be a dead man. That's an old Mexican Proverb...and it's true.
Don Miguel Rojo
With a gun in his hand, nothing stands in his way.
Silvanito
I'm alive, and I want to remain with the living, understand? And when I'm dead, I want to remain with the dead. And I would be unhappy if somebody living forces me to remain with the living.
Chico
Our orders are to make sure he does not die...but also to make sure he regrets the day he was born.
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