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The Man from Snowy River Quotes

"The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man."

PG 1982 · 1h 44m
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16 quotes
Overcoming Challenges and Determination
Frew Curly - lose the bottle! I did it before... and so help me, I'll do it again.
[rising in bed with his lever action rifle as Curly advances on Jim with a broken bottle; cocks the lever action rifle as Curly stops and stares]
Claiming What Is Rightfully Mine
Jim Craig There are a dozen good brood mares in that mob. I'll be back for them... and for whatever else is mine.
Understanding Nature and Human Relationships
Jessica It changes so suddenly. One moment it's paradise, the next it's trying to kill you.
[viewing from horseback, after Jim saves Jessica and they kiss, a change coming in the Aussie mountain weather]
Jim Yep, that's how it can be up here. If it was easy to get to know it, it would be not challenging. You've got to treat the mountains like a high-spirited horse; never take it for granted.
Jessica It's the same with people, too.
Life Beyond Death and Superstition
Jim United in death, the minister said.
Spur Superstition.
Jim It's a nice thought, Spur.
Spur It's a great comfort to widows and fools. There's more to life than death, Jim.
Value Your Efforts Wisely
Spur Don't throw effort out to foolishness!
Tracking and Sneaking in the Wilderness
Spur How'd you find this place?
[hears stones falling behind them]
Clancy I tracked ya. You silly old galah, you leave a trail like a one-legged seed drill.
[laughs]
Spur Damn you, Clancy, always sneekin around, makin no noise.
Clancy I heard noise, I heard voices.
Spur Aha, sure sign of old age when you start hearin things.
Unexpected Feminine Attention for Spur
Spur I haven't had this much feminine attention in years.
Rejecting Stereotypes of Masculinity
Jim Craig I'm not hiding beneath the skirts of a bunch of women.
Confrontation of Truth and Deceit
Jessica No! I won't go!
Harrison You're as deceitful as your mother.
[slaps Jessica]
A Debate on Maturity and Identity
Harrison You have a long way to go yet, lad.
Spur He's not a lad, brother, he's man. He's a man!
Curly's Playful Tease About Spur Usage
Curly I heard you broke in more than the colt while we were away... Did you have to use your spurs boy?!
[to Jim]
A Need for Male Company
Rosemary Male company will be a pleasant relief in this hothouse of female emotions.
Struggles of Identity and Expectations
Jim I think they're trying to make a butler out of me.
Jessica They're trying to make a lady out of me.
Jim Well, they won't have no luck.
Jessica Thank you very much!
Jim Now hold on, I didn't mean...
Jessica I don't suppose they'll have any luck making a gentleman out of you, either.
A Humorous Exchange on Ambition and Intelligence
Curly I'm studying to be supervisor.
Jim Studying to be stupid.
Assertive Independence in Assistance Request
Jessica Harrison If I'd wanted your help, mate, I would've asked for it.
A Boy's Journey to Manhood
Tagline The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man.