Capt. Jerome, USMC Quotes in The Wind and the Lion (1975)

Capt. Jerome, USMC: It seems quite obvious, I would think, sir - we must seize the government and make our own negotiations.

Gummere: [incredulous] Seize the government?

Capt. Jerome, USMC: At BAYONET point!

Gummere: [snidely; to Dreighton] Well, I certainly would like to see that old son-of-a-bitch at bayonet point, huh?

[chuckles]

Gummere: But it's ridiculous; it's outrageous, it's lunatic!

Adm. Chadwick: Yes, isn't it though? I think Teddy should love it!

Gummere: But, what about the French, the Germans - the British? Why we're in the shadow of Gibraltar!

Adm. Chadwick: [slams his hand on table and stands up] DAMN THE LEGATIONS!

Gummere: [uneasily] You realize, of course, that if we fail in even the slightest way, we'll all be killed?

Adm. Chadwick: Yes, and the whole world will probably go to war.

Capt. Jerome, USMC: Gentlemen, if we fail and are killed, I certainly hope the world DOES go to war!

[raises glass as a toast]

Adm. Chadwick: The world at war!

Gummere: A world war? Now THAT would be something to go out on...

Capt. Jerome, USMC: Captain Jerome, United States Marine Corps, and you are my prisoner, sir.

The Bashaw of Tangier: You are a very dangerous man, Captain, and your President Roosevelt is mad.

Capt. Jerome, USMC: Yes, sir!

Gummere: You and I are both old men and we've seen these disasters come and go. And our job is to make this one go - and make it look good!

[winks]

Adm. Chadwick: I must remind you, sir, that I was at Santiago Bay when this President was running up San Juan Hill. And I'm afraid we'll have to do more than just "look good" this time!

Gummere: Well, what did you, uh, have in mind exactly?

Capt. Jerome, USMC: [stands, smiling] Military intervention!