The Last Samurai (2003)
Timothy Spall: Simon Graham
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Quotes
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Simon Graham : [first lines]
Simon Graham : [narrating] They say Japan was made by a sword. They say the old gods dipped a coral blade into the ocean, and when they pulled it out four perfect drops fell back into the sea, and those drops became the islands of Japan. I say, Japan was made by a handful of brave men. Warriors, willing to give their lives for what seems to have become a forgotten word: honor.
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[last lines]
Simon Graham : [narrating] And so the days of the Samurai had ended. Nations, like men, it is sometimes said, have their own destiny. As for the American Captain, no one knows what became of him. Some say that he died of his wounds. Others, that he returned to his own country. But I like to think he may have at last found some small measure of peace, that we all seek, and few of us ever find.
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Simon Graham : I came over with the British trade mission, oh, years ago. I was soon relieved of my position. I had a rather unfortunate tendency to tell the truth in a country where no one ever says what they mean. So now, I very accurately translate other people's lies.
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Simon Graham : You insolent, useless son of a peasant dog! How dare you show your sword in his presence! Do you know who this is?
[pointing to Algren]
Simon Graham : This is the President of the United States of America! He is here to lead our armies in victorious battle against the rebels!
Guard : It is not my responsibility...
Simon Graham : Now get over there and help those men with their equipment!
Guard : [to his men] Carry the equipment.
[Algren and Graham go through]
Algren : The President of the United States?
Simon Graham : Sorry. I think I'm going to be sick.
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Algren : Mr. Graham. Tell this man to fire at me.
Simon Graham : I beg your pardon?
Algren : Tell this man that if he does not shoot me, I will kill him.
