Mr. Sakamoto Quotes in Gung Ho (1986)

Hunt Stevenson: If you walk out that door, you're going to miss a great comeback. We're ready to roll here, Jack.

Mr. Sakamoto: This will never be like a Japanese factory... *Jack.*

Hunt Stevenson: Oh, yeah? You're right. You know what else? So what?

Mr. Sakamoto: You failed.

Hunt Stevenson: Really? Wanna know something? I got one of the first cars ever made here. I got *the* first car ever - I don't think I want it anymore. As a matter of fact, here

[hands keys to Mr. Sakamoto]

Hunt Stevenson: . Why don't you take the keys, ok? I'd rather have one of those cars

[points to cars in assembly line]

Hunt Stevenson: . I'd rather have one of these cars that *we* made *together,* by hand. Your guys and my guys, together. You know why? Because those cars stand for something. Those cars stand for something pretty great. I'm proud of those cars. I'm taking one.

[Turns to workers]

Hunt Stevenson: Gentlemen, I'm going home in my new car!

Hunt Stevenson: [All workers cheer and applaud, then silently pray that Hunt's new car has a working engine. Hunt starts the car, and the workers cheer. However, the car literally falls apart after about 2 yards, and the workers start to moan. Hunter gets out of the car] I tell ya, I thought it handled great!

Mr. Sakamoto: Everything is all right here?

Kazihiro: Yes. Fine. Great. Have a good trip back.

Mr. Sakamoto: I will visit the factory tomorrow.

Kazihiro: Uh, tomorrow not good day.

Mr. Sakamoto: Why?

Kazihiro: Factory is locked and we can't find key.

Saito: Bullshit-o!

Mr. Sakamoto: [to Hunt] I like you. You make me laugh.

Mr. Sakamoto: [hands a janitor's mop to Saito, the naysayer executive, effectively demoting Saito from VP to janitor]

Mr. Sakamoto: Good luck in your new career.