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An American Tail Quotes

"Meet Fievel. In his search to find his family, he discovered America."

G 1986 · 1h 20m
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30 quotes
Concern for Fievel's safety expressed by Papa
Papa Mousekewitz Fievel, you'll get hurt!
Abundance of Mice in Hong Kong
Warren T. Rat Don't worry, gentlemen, don't worry. There are plenty of mice in Hong Kong.
Gussie Mausheimer's Call to Action
Gussie Mausheimer Wewease the secwet weapon!
A Dire Warning of Financial Ruin
Gussie Mausheimer Wawwen, you'we thwough. Washed up, wuined! Heh... You'ww never get another cent fwom any mouse, anywhere.
Discovery of the Herring
Papa Mousekewitz Ah, so, Mr. Curious, you've discovered the herring.
A Playful Greeting with a Humorous Twist
Tony Toponi Hey, Filly! I been lookin all over for ya! Pardon the expression, but ah, you look like somethin the cat dragged in.
[chuckles; chuckles again]
The Value of Freedom Over Wealth
Gussie Mausheimer Money is not evewething. I know because I have money, and I have evewething. But what awe they worth without fweedom?
The Importance of a Gathering
Gussie Mausheimer We must have a wawwy. You know, a wawwy. A warge gathewing of mice fow a weason.
A Father's Last Warning About America
Papa Mousekewitz Fievel, this is the last time I take you to America.
Questioning a Name Change
Tanya Mousekewitz Papa, why'd they change my name to Tilly?
A Call for Assistance and Solidarity
Gussie Mausheimer As you know, I have dedicated my wife to hewping those who awe wess fowtunate than myself....er, that's evewyone. And now, I need you to hewp me.
Togetherness Brings Assurance and Strength
Papa Mousekewitz We'll be alright. As long as we're together, we'll be alright.
Bridget's Realization at Tammany Hall
Bridget Wait a minute! Honest John, at Tammany Hall.
A Father's Longing for His Son
Papa Mousekewitz My Fievel. I thought I would never see you again.
Indifference and Disconnection in Fievel's Journey
Fievel Mousekewitz You're right, they don't care! And if they did, they would have found me. Well, if they don't care, I don't care! I don't care if I never see them again.
Tiger's Honest Opinion on Music
Tiger Good. I'm glad. I never liked you. And besides, your music stinks!
[after Warren fires him]
Trust and Perception in Conflict
Warren T. Rat Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, wait a minute! Who are you gonna believe? Me or your own eyes?
The Importance of Seizing Opportunity
Warren T. Rat Remember what Shakespeare said, and I quote: "Opportunity knocks but...er, but..err... but... but... but once! Taken at the tide, twill lead to fortune. If denied, twill never return".
Friendship and Loyalty in Unlikely Situations
Tony Toponi Stick with me, kid. Hey, hey, hey! What, are we engaged or something?
[Fievel holds on tightly to Tony's arm]
Tiger's Unconventional Taste in Food
Tiger Listen... I like mice- Oh, no. Not like that. You see, I don't eat red meat at all. I'm a vegetarian. Oh, a little fish now and then, but what I really like is a nice piece of... shh... broccoli.
[Fievel cries]
Frustration Amidst Chaos and Danger
Gussie Mausheimer Today was the wowst day evewr. Those cats are kiwwing eveweone. They don't even know the diffewences between wich and power! The wetches.
The Essence Beyond Physical Appearance
Warren T. Rat Disregard the nose! What's in a nose? For a nose by any other name would smell as sweet-
[After his false nose has been shot off by Tony; Tony knocks off his false ears]
Understanding Roles in Leadership Dynamics
Fievel Mousekewitz He's not a rat. He's a cat. He's their boss!
[to Gussie]
Curiosity About Language and Trust
Warren T. Rat Hey, I wonder how you say "trust me" in Chinese.
Acceptance of Identity in Family Dynamics
Papa Mousekewitz My son. Now... you are a mouse.
Tiger's Confident Declaration of Identity
Tiger I'm your guard, Tiger. Don't make any sudden moves, cause I'm crafty and I'm quick. I've got the instincts of a cat. What am I saying? I am a cat!
Celebrating Free Speech in America
Bridget This is America! We have free speech! We can say "cat" here! Cat, cat, cat, and double-cat!
Finding Home in Uncertainty
Fievel Mousekewitz I'll never find them again anyway. Never. This is my home now.
Fievel's Belief About Cats in America
Fievel Mousekewitz But there are no cats in America. What are you all afraid of? Cats, cats, cats, cats. Papa told me. Everyone knows it. There are no cats.
Shared Loss and Family Connections
Tiger You lost your family? Oh, dear. That's terrible. I lost my family, too. Years ago, I mean. Eight brothers. Ten sisters. Three fathers.
[sobs]