Fitzcarraldo (1982)
Ruy Polanah: Rubber Baron
Quotes
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Don Aquilino : Ladies and gentlemen, don't worry. This gentleman is harmless. He's just had a, a soul-stirring experience.
Rubber Baron : Sir. My servants will conduct you to the kitchen. My dogs' cook will prepare you a meal. Thank you very much, sir. You were superb.
Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo' : To your dogs' cook.
[downs champagne glass]
Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo' : To Verdi.
[downs champagne glass]
Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo' : To Rossini.
[downs champagne glass]
Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo' : To Caruso.
[downs champagne glass]
Rubber Baron : [picks up champagne glass] To Fitzcarraldo, the Conquistador of the Useless!
[raises glass]
Rubber Baron : Cheers!
Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo' : As true as I am standing here, one day I shall bring grand opera to Iquitos. I will outgut you. I will outnumber you. I will outbillion you. I will outrubber you. I will outperform you. Sir, the reality of your world is nothing more than a rotten caricature of great opera.
Molly : Fitz, Fitz, let's go. This man is no opponent. He's as dead as a doornail.
Rubber Baron : Madam, I'm still standing firm on both my legs.
Molly : You're a big game hunter, aren't you?
Rubber Baron : What's that got to do with it?
Molly : Then you should know: When you shoot an elephant, he sometimes stays on his legs for ten days before he topples over. Good night!