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For a Few Dollars More - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
When the chimes end, pick up your gun. Try and shoot me, Colonel. Just try.
— El Indio
Context:
Said during the final showdown, after El Indio has disarmed Colonel Mortimer. He plays the watch, daring Mortimer to try and retrieve his weapon before the music stops, setting up a seemingly impossible duel that Manco's intervention ultimately balances.
Meaning:
This line encapsulates El Indio's sadistic ritual. He uses the musical watch, a symbol of his past trauma, to control the duel and psychologically torment his victims. It's not just a challenge; it's a performance of his own haunted past, turning his crime into a signature element of his villainy.
Tell me, Colonel... were you ever young?
— Manco
Context:
Spoken during a quiet moment as the two bounty hunters are tracking the gang. Mortimer responds, "Yup, and just as reckless as you. Then one day, something happened. It made life very precious to me." He refuses to elaborate further, deepening the intrigue around his backstory.
Meaning:
Manco asks this question after observing Mortimer's grim, single-minded focus. It's a moment of character insight, where the younger, more cynical bounty hunter probes the source of the older man's obsession. Mortimer's cryptic reply hints at the tragedy that defines him, adding a layer of mystery to his character.
I generally smoke just after I eat. Why don't you come back in about ten minutes?
— Colonel Douglas Mortimer
Context:
Mortimer says this in a saloon to the hunchbacked gang member, Wild (Klaus Kinski), who is trying to intimidate him. Wild tells him to light a match, and Mortimer's cool refusal enrages the hunchback and leads to a violent confrontation.
Meaning:
This quote perfectly illustrates Mortimer's calm, unflappable demeanor in the face of extreme danger. He uses polite, almost bureaucratic language to dismiss a thug's threat, showcasing his supreme confidence and control. It's a moment of dark humor that establishes him as an intimidating force.
Now we start.
— Manco
Context:
After Manco reveals he has Mortimer's identical pocket watch, he gives Mortimer his own pistol and gun belt, evening the odds against El Indio. He starts the music on the second watch, looks at Mortimer, and delivers this line to signal the start of a fair fight.
Meaning:
With these simple words, Manco completely turns the tables in the final duel. By providing Mortimer with his own gun belt and a second musical watch, he transforms an unfair execution into a true, honorable showdown. It signifies his respect for Mortimer and his decision to prioritize justice over a simple bounty. It's the moment their partnership is truly solidified.