The Canadians (1961)
Robert Ryan: Inspector William Gannon
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Quotes
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Const. Springer : He said you were taking along two men. Why I-I don't suppose you would consider taking me, sir?
Insp. William Gannon : You?
Const. Springer : Well, yes sir. I could lead the pack horses, stand night guard, cook...
Insp. William Gannon : You cook?
Const. Springer : No, sir.
Insp. William Gannon : But you're willing to learn?
Const. Springer : Yes, sir.
Insp. William Gannon : It could be dangerous.
Const. Springer : Well, I'm not afraid of the Sioux, sir.
Insp. William Gannon : Not the Sioux - your cooking.
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Insp. William Gannon : Did you cook this, Springer?
Const. Springer : Well, yes sir.
Insp. William Gannon : Well, what is it?
Const. Springer : Stew, sir. My mother used to make it.
Insp. William Gannon : Is your father still living?
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The white squaw : Mr. Gannon?
Insp. William Gannon : Yes.
The white squaw : If you met a woman, a woman like me, that had been taken by the Sioux, how would you feel knowing that?
Insp. William Gannon : If I loved her, it wouldn't matter.
The white squaw : It wouldn't?
Insp. William Gannon : No ma'am, it wouldn't matter at all.
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Insp. William Gannon : It they overran a regiment, what chance have we with three hundred men?
Supt. Walker : Not three hundred men - three.
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Insp. William Gannon : What if they call our bluff?
Supt. Walker : Then I will have lost three men instead of my entire command.