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Title: Does anyone know this:
Post by: Syzygyone on April 24, 2003, 10:20:25 AM

"Fast ships, going in harm's way"

Please, I really need to know this one.
I know John Paul Jones originated it, but what I need to know is what movie this exchange is from.

Title: Does anyone know this:
Post by: Pongo on April 24, 2003, 10:41:42 AM

Give me a fast ship, for I intend to go in harms way
I think it is John Paul Jones.

Title: Does anyone know this:
Post by: midnight Target on April 24, 2003, 10:47:17 AM

"I wish to have no connection with ships that do not sail fast, for I intend to go in harm's way."--John Paul Jones

Title: Does anyone know this:
Post by: Ripsnort on April 24, 2003, 10:48:56 AM

Google search :rolleyes:

"16 November 1778 when he said "I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast for I intend to go In Harm’s Way."

Title: Silly Silly boys!
Post by: Syzygyone on April 24, 2003, 11:00:55 AM

Sorry, I confused you with my post.  I edited it to clarify what I was looking for.   I was in the NAVY. I know all about John Paul Jones.

What I'm tryin to figure out is what movie that line was in.

But, thanks for the help you helpful guys you!

Title: Does anyone know this:
Post by: Maverick on April 24, 2003, 11:06:32 AM

FWIW it was a John Wayne movie with Kirk Douglas as a co star. I recall the movie but I'm not sure of the title. I "think" it was In Harms Way.

Title: Does anyone know this:
Post by: midnight Target on April 24, 2003, 11:21:20 AM

(http://www.angelfire.com/film/pearlharbormovies/images/harms/harmsorg.jpg)

Title: I don't think so
Post by: Syzygyone on April 24, 2003, 11:25:28 AM

I guess I'll have to watch it again but I don't think that line is in the movie.  I recall it being said on the bridge of a ship, looking out over a vast armada of ships.  

But, In Harm's way is about Operation Sky Hook and  Kirk Dougals, after he rapes the nurse who is engaged to John Wayne's son, kills himself by taking a B-24 in search of the Japaneses fleet.

Maybe Im wrong but I can't find that line in that film.

Title: Does anyone know this:
Post by: midnight Target on April 24, 2003, 11:30:56 AM

Maybe in "The Longest Day"?

Title: Re: I don't think so
Post by: Maverick on April 24, 2003, 11:34:06 AM

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Originally posted by Syzygyone
I guess I'll have to watch it again but I don't think that line is in the movie.  I recall it being said on the bridge of a ship, looking out over a vast armada of ships.  

But, In Harm's way is about Operation Sky Hook and  Kirk Dougals, after he rapes the nurse who is engaged to John Wayne's son, kills himself by taking a B-24 in search of the Japaneses fleet.

Maybe Im wrong but I can't find that line in that film.

I believe it is this movie you remember. It is late in the movie before te "climactic" battle that costs Waynes character his leg.

Title: Oh damn
Post by: Syzygyone on April 24, 2003, 11:44:10 AM

Now I have to go watch it again.
My wife is gonna love this!