The Alamo (1960)
Richard Widmark: Col. Jim Bowie
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Quotes
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Jim Bowie : I'd hate to say anything good about that long-winded jackanapes, but he does know the short way to start a war.
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Col. Davy Crockett : Travis says Fannin's coming.
Jim Bowie : Travis says! I wouldn't take Travis' word that night's dark and day's light!
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Jethro : [greeting Davy Crockett] Morning, Colonel, He's still sleeping.
Davy Crockett : [grins] I'll take care of that, Jethro.
[kicks open door, throws bucket of water on Jim Bowie]
Jim Bowie : [from inside] AAUGH! CROCKETT!
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Jim Bowie : You're a damn fool Travis.
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[the Alamo garrison is informed that no reinforcements are coming]
Jim Bowie : Well, that's it. I'm taking my men out of here now. Cutting through to the north. You coming?
Davy Crockett : Seems like the better part of valor.