The Wind and the Lion Quotes

The Wind and the Lion is a television program that debuted in 1970 . The Wind and the Lion ended its run in 1970.

It features Herb Jaffe as producer, Jerry Goldsmith in charge of musical score, and Billy Williams (cinematographer) as head of cinematography.

The Wind and the Lion is recorded in English and originally aired in United States. Each episode of The Wind and the Lion is 119 minutes long. The Wind and the Lion is distributed by MGM/United Artists.

The cast includes: Brian Keith as Theodore Roosevelt, Candice Bergen as Eden, Geoffrey Lewis as Gummere, Darrell Fetty as Vice Consul Richard, Simon Harrison as William Pedecaris, Larry Cross as Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge, and Billy Williams as Sir Joseph.

The Wind and the Lion Quotes

Brian Keith as Theodore Roosevelt

• (John Hay) "Not having any, Mr. President?"
• (Brian Keith) "Oh, no cake for me, John, birthday or no. Have to remain fit and trim, vigorous and active. After all, this Raisuli fellow is reputed to be over fifty and still a formidable brigand."
• (John Hay) "Well, you might well make a formidable brigand yourself. You've made a good start in life, and we all have high hopes for you; when you grow up. And now I shall have some of your cake. "Let them eat cake"; thank you."
• (Brian Keith) "Not good for you, John; neither are those cigars."
• (John Hay) "At my age, I can afford it."

• (Brian Keith) "The American grizzly is a symbol of the American character: strength, intelligence, ferocity. Maybe a little blind and reckless at times -- but courageous beyond all doubt. And one other trait that goes with all previous."
• (2nd Reporter) "And that, Mr. President?"
• (Brian Keith) "Loneliness. The American grizzly lives out his life alone. Indomitable, unconquered; but always alone. He has no real allies, only enemies, but none of them as great as he."
• (2nd Reporter) "And you feel this might be an American trait?"
• (Brian Keith) "Certainly. The world will never love us. They respect us; they might even grow to fear us. But they will never love us, for we have too much audacity. And, we're a bit blind and reckless at times too."
• (2nd Reporter) "Are you perhaps referring to the situation in Morocco and the Panama Canal."
• (Brian Keith) "If you say so -- The American grizzly embodies the spirit of America. He should be our symbol. Not that ridiculous eagle; he's nothing more than a dandified vulture."

• (Brian Keith) "Gentlemen, nothing in this world is certain; absolutely nothing. The fate of the nation will be decided by the American people in November, and the fate of Morocco will be decided tomorrow by me. And now, if you don't mind, I'd just like to be alone with my bear."

• (John Hay) "He kidnapped a British consul once, but they became friends and he sent him back; he spat on the blood money."
• (Brian Keith) "Spat on it?"
• (John Hay) "Yes. There've been others, though; Spanish and French emissaries."
• (Brian Keith) "Did he send them back too?"
• (John Hay) "Parts of them."
• (Brian Keith) "Parts of them? Obviously he has NO RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE."

• (Brian Keith) "You can be sure that Raisuli fellow has a rifle that fits him. Those people know the value of a good weapon. The rifle is the very soul of the Arab."
• (Unnamed) "Raisuli's a Berber, Mr. President."
• (Brian Keith) "It goes double for Berbers."

• (Brian Keith) "America wants Pedicaris alive, or Raisuli dead."

Simon Harrison as William Pedecaris

• (Simon Harrison) "He has the way about him, doesn't he? He sure has the way --"

Darrell Fetty as Vice Consul Richard

• (Darrell Fetty) "Now, listen here. We represent a modern power. We are talking about Marines, battleships, big guns; we are not fooling about."
• (Geoffrey Lewis) "Richard, we are not here to make threats, only entreaties --"

Geoffrey Lewis as Gummere

• (Geoffrey Lewis) "I don't think the French and Germans are gonna like this. Too early in the morning for rattling sabers."

• (Geoffrey Lewis) "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."
• (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."
• (Geoffrey Lewis) "Well, what did you, uh, have in mind exactly?"
• (Capt. Jerome, USMC) "Military intervention."

• (Capt. Jerome, USMC) "It seems quite obvious, I would think, sir; we must seize the government and make our own negotiations."
• (Geoffrey Lewis) "Seize the government?"
• (Capt. Jerome, USMC) "At BAYONET point."
• (Geoffrey Lewis) "Well, I certainly would like to see that old son-of-a-bitch at bayonet point, huh?"
• (Geoffrey Lewis) "But it's ridiculous; it's outrageous, it's lunatic."
• (Adm. Chadwick) "Yes, isn't it though? I think Teddy should love it."
• (Geoffrey Lewis) "But, what about the French, the Germans; the British? Why we're in the shadow of Gibraltar."
• (Adm. Chadwick) "DAMN THE LEGATIONS."
• (Geoffrey Lewis) "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."
• (Adm. Chadwick) "The world at war."
• (Geoffrey Lewis) "A world war? Now THAT would be something to go out on --"

• (Geoffrey Lewis) "Have you ever heard of the "Big Stick", Bashaw?"
• (The Bashaw of Tangier) "Do not threaten me, Mr. Gummere. I have been threatened by the French, the Germans, the English -- I have been threatened by -- "experts", Mr. Gummere. And yet Morocco is still the only sovereign Muslim throne west of Constantinople."
• (Geoffrey Lewis) "Yes, but it is shaky."
• (The Bashaw of Tangier) "Yes, we have French infantry and German cavalry. Our currency is Spanish. But my nephew is the Sultan of Morocco; and it is, as it shall be."

Candice Bergen as Eden

• (Candice Bergen) "You are in a lot of trouble. You should never have moved that knight or kidnapped me; both will see you undone."
• (Raisuli) "It is not I who determine the outcome of these events; it is the will of Allah."

• (Candice Bergen) "Joseph, over there."
• (Billy Williams) "Get down, Eden."
• (Billy Williams) "Damn."

• (Candice Bergen) "Why would anyone want to cut out a man's tongue?"
• (Raisuli) "Perhaps the previous owner had nothing pleasant to say."

• (Candice Bergen) "Don't you agree that the most important part of the meal is the wine? Everything must follow the wine. And in this case, I should favor a Red Bordeaux."
• (Billy Williams) "A Red Bordeaux at lunch? Your late husband would never have approved."

• (Candice Bergen) "And this is your way? Abducting women and children?"
• (Raisuli) "I prefer to fight the European armies, but they do not fight as men; they fight as dogs. Men prefer to fight with swords, so they can see each other's eyes. Sometimes, this is not possible. Then, they fight with rifles. The Europeans have guns that fire many times promiscuously and rend the Earth. There is no honor in this; nothing is decided from this. Therefore, I take women and children when it pleases me."

• (Candice Bergen) "Do you pray often?"
• (Raisuli) "I pray to Mecca five times a day."
• (Candice Bergen) "Is that so? I wonder how you find time, when you are so busy cutting off men's heads and kidnapping women and children."
• (Raisuli) "If I miss the morning prayer, I pray twice in the afternoon. Allah is very understanding."

• (Raisuli) "This is the Rif. I am Mulay Ahmed Muhamed Raisuli the Magnificent, sherif of the Riffian Berbers. I am the true defender of the faithful and the blood of the prophet runs in me and I am but a servant of his will. You have nothing to say?"
• (Candice Bergen) "It is not my intention to encourage braggers."
• (Raisuli) "Your shell is strong like a turtle's, but brittle."
• (Candice Bergen) "Your tongue is clever and fast. Be careful not to trip over it."
• (Raisuli) "You are a great deal of trouble."

Larry Cross as Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge

• (John Hay) "Gentlemen, the Presidency was never won by a Vice-President filling out his fallen predecessor's term of office. Now, that may not obtain in this instance but --"
• (Larry Cross) "The only thing people will remember about McKinley is that he had the good sense to get himself shot. Teddy's the most popular president since Washington."
• (Elihu Root, Secretary of War) "Why drag in Washington?"
• (John Hay) "Ah, you know it and I know it, but that damned cowboy doesn't know it. What he wants is some issue to hang his campaign on; something to arouse the populace."
• (Larry Cross) "Cavalry charge?"
• (John Hay) "So to speak."

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