Sgt. Lew Slade Quotes in Earthquake (1974)

Sgt. Lew Slade: Earthquakes bring out the worst in some people.

Sgt. Lew Slade: [to the citizens bombarding him for help] Shut up! You're all going to have to help yourselves! Most of the police in this district were killed in that station house. And the guys that were on patrol when the quake hit, well they probably got more to do than they can handle. Now look you, get as many volunteers as you can, go to that hardware store over there. Now if it's locked, break in, find as many picks and shovels as you can, and start looking for people who are buried alive, there are plenty of them believe me. Give him a hand. MOVE YOUR ASS!

[last lines]

Dr. James Vance: This used to be a helluva town, officer.

Sgt. Lew Slade: [on the edge of tears] Yeah...

Sgt. Lew Slade: I'm sorry I ever arrested you two, I've been paying for it ever since.

Sgt. Lew Slade: Some pecker-wood, rich man's whore, in cop's uniform...

Sgt. Lew Slade: Women first!

Stewart Graff: Come on! Come on! Come on! Come on! Relax! There's lots of time!

Sgt. Lew Slade: Take it easy! Take it easy! One at a time! Women first! Take it easy! Take it easy!

Stewart Graff: Don't panic! Go on Remy!