“When he reached the New World, Cortez burned his ships. As a result...” – Capt. Marko Ramius, The Hunt for Red October ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The Hunt for Red October 1990

Capt. Marko Ramius Sean Connery

When he reached the New World, Cortez burned his ships. As a result, his men were well motivated.

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