Fievel! Tanya! Stop that twirling, twirling! I mean it!
But Mama, it's Hannukah.
For you, every night is Hannukah.
Voiced by Dan Kuenster 
An American Tail (1986) · 79 quotes
An American Tail (1986) · 79 quotes
Most-quoted character in An American Tail (1986): in 23 of its 79 quotes
Most scenes with: Fievel Mousekewitz (11), Warren T. Rat (7), Papa Mousekewitz (6)
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[Deep voice] Hey Tiger, when the boss plays... it's culture...
Scenes with Jake the Cat
22 scenesFor Tanya, a new babushka. Happy Hannukah.
Oh, Papa, thank you.
You have only one parent?
Thank you, Mama.
[Warren T. Rat playing the violin]
Rats! This nose, this nose keeps getting in the way.
You could stop playing.
That's very funny. I've never known a cockroach with good taste, but I've known plenty that taste - heh, heh - good.
Where is your mama, your papa, huh?
I don't know. They were on a boat to America.
Then you are in luck, my little immigrant. This is America.
America. But I thought it was bigger.
It is bigger. All of that is also America.
I know, my little immigrant. You want to find your family. And you will.
But how? They're so far away, and it's so big. I'll never find them anyway.
Excuse moi, pardon, but did you say never? So young, and you've already lost hope! This is America, the place to find hope. If you give up now, you will never find your family. So never say never.
Now, are you going to find your family?
Yes!
Chantal! Take this little one to Immigration. You will find your family there. Everyone goes through Immigration. I would take you there myself, but then I would never finish my statue.
Henri, you said never.
Oh, so I did!
I'm looking for my family.
You've come to the right fella, kid. I know exactly where they are. Follow me.
But Henri said I would find them here.
Have it your way, kid. But remember what Shakespeare said, and I quote: "Opportunity knocks but... uh, but...?
Psst! Once.
"... but-but once. Taken at the tide, t'will lead to fortune. If denied, t'will never return."
Do you really know where my family is?
Heh heh, trust me, kid. Trust me.
Ah, so, Mr Curious, you've discovered the herring.
Herring? I thought they were fish.
But Fievel, herring are fish.
Really, Papa?
Oh, yes. In the ocean, there are many kinds of fish, and herring is one of them.
All kinds?
Yes. Tiny fishes, not so tiny fishes, fishes as big as this boat.
Wow! Let's go up and see the fish.
I like butterflies with big, golden wings, and blue and green tips.
Me too!
I like Swiss cheese ice cream.
Me too! Me too!
You too-too? Wait a minute. What's your favorite book?
Hmm, the Brothers Karamousov.
Look, Papa! Smoke! Is the boat on fire?
No! Keep walking!
Would you please put out that filthy thing? I'm suffocating down here!
You don't like it? Hey, you know you're not the only cockoroach in New York City. There are millions of roaches who give their lives to work for Warren T. Rat.
Good! Fire me! I'm fed up with that filthy smoke in this pocket! I've seen kitchen shelves cleaner than this place! Look at my suit!
How did he get away, Tiger?
You're fired, Tiger.
Good. I never liked you. And besides, your music stinks.
In America, there are mouse holes in every wall.
Who says?
Papa, Tanya and Fievel
Everyone!
In America, there are bread crumbs on every floor.
You're talking nonsense!
In America, you can say anything you want, but most important - and this I know for a fact - in America, there are no cats.
A wally? What's a wally?
Oh, a rally!
Just throw down the kid!
Oh, yeah?
[knocks off Warren's fake nose with his slingshot] :
Bullseye!
[the crowd murmurs] :
Disregard the nose. What's in a nose? A nose by any other name would smell as sweet...
[Tony knocks off Warren's fake ears] :
Crowd
Great whiskers! He's a cat! [other voices] Hey! A Cat! A Cat! Cat!
Hey, hey, hey! Wait a minute. Who are you gonna believe? Me or your own eyes?
If music be the food of love, play on, McDuff, play on.
Cat
Tiger, for the hundredth time, we're playing poker.
[Fievel sees Warren's true form from behind the mirror]
:
Warren T.!
You're not a Rat, you're a Cat!
How'd you get in here? Come here, you little...
[Warren grabs Fievel, but Fievel bites him and runs off] :
Gentlemen, cat's out of the bag.
[throws his mirror to the ground] :
Tony Toponi's the name. Put her there erh-
Fievel. Fievel Mousekewitz.
Fievel? Ooh, that name's got to go! I know... Philly!
Yeah, fits you perfect.
Orphan #1
So what's your story?
I'm looking for my family.
Orphan #2
Hey, fellas! He's looking for his family.
Orphan #1, Orphan #3
[Teasing]
He's looking for his family!
Orphan #3
I stopped looking a long time ago.
Orphan #2
At least you know who they are.
Orphan #1
Besides, why are you looking for them? They should be looking...
Orphan #1, Orphan #2, Orphan #3
...for you!
Orphan #3
They don't care. Forget 'em.
[Angry]
You're right! They don't care, and if they did, they would have found me! Well, if they don't care, I don't care! I hope I never see them again!
Orphan #2
Yeah! You're Nothing! You're Junk! You're Stupid!
Orphan #1
Here. Make yourself a bed.
[They toss hay over Fievel] :
Orphan #1
Ha-ha-ha! Pig boy.
Mouse Cop
We've got to do something about them cats.
Besides paying Warren T. Rat for no protection.
Oh, my little boy, back from the dead. America, what a place.
My Fievel. I thought I would never see you again.
Never say never, Papa.
Oh, I nearly forgot. Here, Fievel, your hat.
[the hat drops as before; Fievel adjusts the hat with his ears] :
The hat, it fits!
My son! Now, you are a mouse.
Other characters in An American Tail
Fievel Mousekewitz
Phillip Glasser
Warren T. Rat
John Finnegan
Papa Mousekewitz
Nehemiah Persoff
Gussie Mausheimer
Madeline Kahn
Henri
Christopher Plummer
Tiger
Dom DeLuise
Mama
Erica Yohn
Digit
Will Ryan
Tony Toponi
Pat Musick
Honest John
Neil Ross
Tanya Mousekewitz
Amy Green
Bridget
Cathianne Blore