Memorable quotes for
Hell to Eternity (1960)

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Capt. Schwabe: Lewis? How's it going? Says here you were shot in the ashcan.
Pete: Not bad, sir. Could have been a howitzer.

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Pete: [looking at Sheila] Do you know her?
Bill: Yeah, I know her. Half the guys on the island know her.
Pete: Well, listen, I'm just passing through, but how about a little introduction?
Bill: Pete, do you remember the football game we played with Navy back in ...
Pete: Don't change the subject, just introduce ...
Bill: Not changing the subject! What was the score?
Pete: Nothing to nothing. There was no score.
Bill: THAT is my point! She's a writer for a magazine back in the States. She writes how everyone should give their all to the servicemen. She just doesn't practice what she preaches, that's all.

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Gen. Matsui: Even with that gun in your hand, you are captured. Hmm.
[laughs]
Gen. Matsui: It's over!
[he attempts to leave, but Gabby blocks him]
Gen. Matsui: Soldier, your sergeant failed to get through. You have lost, but because you have great courage, I admire that. I'll let you live - for now.

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Guy Gabaldon: [after shooting two soldiers] I understood that double-crossing speech! These men died without any reason. I didn't want to kill them! You want to go to your army? All right, you go, but I'm going with you to keep you honest, and you're gonna tell those people on this island that the war is over. Now let's move!

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Gen. Matsui: [saddened by seeing his men surrender] This is not a pretty sight for me to see.
Guy Gabaldon: Neither was Pearl Harbor!

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