Faramir The Ring of Power within my grasp. A chance for Faramir, Captain of Gondor, to show his quality.
Tied for 8th most-quoted character in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002): in 8 of its 78 quotes
Most scenes with: Sméagol/Gollum (6)
The enemy? His sense of duty was no less than yours, I deem. You wonder what his name is...where he came from. And if he was really evil at heart. What lies or threats led him on this long march from home. If he would not rather have stayed there...in peace. War will make corpses of us all.
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6 scenes Faramir My men tell me that you are Orc spies.
Spies?! Now wait just a minute!
Faramir Well if you're not spies, then who are you? Speak.
We are hobbits of the Shire. Frodo Baggins is my name, and this is Samwise Gamgee.
Faramir Your bodyguard?
His gardener.
Faramir And where is your skulking friend? That gangrel creature. He had an ill-favoured look.
There was no other. We set out from Rivendell with seven companions. One we lost in Moria. Two were my kin. A Dwarf there was also, and an Elf. And two men, Aragorn, son of Arathorn, and Boromir of Gondor.
Faramir You're a friend of Boromir?
Yes. For my part.
Faramir It will grieve you then to learn that he is dead.
Dead? How? When?
Faramir As one of his companions, 'd hoped you would tell me. He was my brother.
Gondor soldiers
[(From the extended edition) Faramir remembers when he last saw his brother, Boromir]
Boromir! Boromir!
Boromir
[Raises the Banner of the White Tower and draws his sword]
This city was once the jewel of our kingdom! A place of light, and beauty, and music. And so it shall be once more! [the soldiers cheer] Let the armies of Mordor know this: Never again, will the land of my people fall into enemy hands! [the soldiers continue to cheer] The city of Osgiliath, has been reclaimed, for Gondor!
Gondor Soldiers
For Gondor!
Boromir
For Gondor!
Gondor Soldiers
For Gondor!
Boromir
For Gondor! [Faramir meets Boromir, and the two embrace]
Faramir Good speech. Nice and short.
Boromir
Leaves more time for drinking! [Both laugh] Break out the ale! These men are thirsty! [This gives a huge cheer from the men - Boromir fills two mugs with ale, and hands one to Faramir] Remember today, little brother. Today, life is good. [Sees Faramir looking over his shoulder] What?
Faramir He's here. [Boromir turns to see Denethor congratulating the men]
Boromir
One moment of peace, can he no give us that?
Denethor
Where is he? Where is Gondor's finest? Where is my first born?
Boromir
[Turns round, reluctantly]
Father! [They embrace]
Denethor
They say you vanquished the enemy almost single handedly!
Boromir
They exaggerate. The victory belongs to Faramir also.
Denethor
[bitterly]
But for Faramir this city would still be standing. Were you not entruseted to guard it?
Faramir I would have, but our numbers were too few.
Denethor
Oh, too few. Always you cast poor reflection on me.
Faramir That is not my intent.
Boromir
[To Denethor]
You give him no credit and yet he tries to do you good. [The two draw aside] He loves you father!
Denethor
Do not trouble me with Faramir. I know his uses, and they are few. We have more pressing matters at hand. Elrond of Rivendell has called a meeting. Though he has not said I have guessed its purpose. It is rumoured that the weapon of the enemy has been found.
Boromir
The One Ring? Islidur's bane!
Denethor
And it has fallen into the hands of the Elves. Everyone will try to claim it. Elves, Dwarves, wizards. This thing must come to Gondor [Boromir looks uncertain] It's dangerous, I know. Every the ring will try to corrupt the hearts of lesser men, but you, you are strong. It is our blood that is being spilt. Our people who are dying. Bring me this mighty gift.
Boromir
No. My place is here with my people, not in Rivendell!
Denethor
Would you deny your own father?
Faramir If there is need to go to Rivendell, send me instead.
Denethor
Oh yes. A chance for Faramir, Captain of Gondor to show his quality. I think not. I trust this mission only to your brother. The one who will not fail me.
Boromir
[Boromir (in his clothing from The Fellowship of the Ring) looks longingly at the Banner of the White Tower, and turns to his brother]
Remember today, little brother. [Rides away]
Faramir To enter the forbidden pool pays the penilty of death. They wait for my comand. Shall I shoot?
[down below, singing]
Rock and pool, is nice and cool, so juicy swee-eeet! Our only wish, to catch a fish, so juicy swee-eeet!
Smeagol... Smèagol... Why does it cry, Smèagol?
Smèagol
Horrid men hurts us. Master tricksed us...
Of course he did. I told you he was tricksy. I told you he was false.
Smèagol
Master is our friend! My friend...
Master betrayed us!
Smèagol
No, no, not its business! Leave us alone!
Filthy little hobbitses, they stole it from us!
Smèagol
No... no...
Faramir What did they steal?
... My... PRECIOUS!!! [screams]
Faramir I think at last we understand one another, Frodo Baggins.
Gondorian Ranger
You know the laws of our country, the laws of your father. If you let them go, your life will be forfeit.
Faramir Then it is forfeit. Release them.
Gollum
Filthy little Hobbitses, they stole it from us!
Sméagol
No... No...
Faramir What did they steal?
Gollum
My...Preciousss!
Note: The line is ranked #85 in the American Film Institute's list of the top 100 movie quotations in American cinema
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Sam
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Merry
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