Escape from Fort Bravo (1953)
William Holden: Capt. Roper
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Quotes
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Capt. Roper : When you're in the grave, Beecher, it doesn't matter too much how you got there.
Lt. Beecher : Well, I think it matters. I think it does.
Capt. Roper : Write the War Department.
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Carla Forester : [Capt. Roper has surprised her by coming up behind her and clasping his hands around her waist] What makes you so sure of yourself?
Capt. Roper : You.
Carla Forester : What makes you so sure about me?
Capt. Roper : The way you light a man's cigar.
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Capt. Roper : Symore!
Symore : Yes, sir?
Capt. Roper : I'm pulling out. Take care of those flowers.
Symore : Yes, sir.
Capt. Roper : If you don't, I'll dig them up and plant *you*.
Symore : I know you will.
Capt. Roper : And if I don't come back...
Symore : You'll be back, captain. Only the good die young.
Capt. Roper : [slight pause] In that case, I'd say I've got a long time.
Symore : I'd say forever.
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Capt. Roper : Did you fire that shot?
Cabot Young : Yep!
Capt. Roper : In any other place than this, I'd thank you.
Cabot Young : In any other place, you wouldn't get the chance!
Capt. Roper : Keep the gun!
