“What harm could anyone do the Germans in this god-forsaken place?” – Charlie, The African Queen ... Movie Quotes Database

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Charlie

What harm could anyone do the Germans in this god-forsaken place?

Rose

God has not forsaken this place, Mr. Allnut, as my brother's presence here bears witness.

Charlie

Oh, no offense, Miss.

Rev. Sayer

War.

Charlie

Yeah, yeah it looks like it.

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Charlie Allnut Humphrey Bogart More Charlie quotes →

Rose Sayer Katharine Hepburn More Rose quotes →

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