Johnny Cage quotes from Mortal Kombat (1995)

Johnny Cage

Those were $500 sunglasses, asshole!

Johnny Cage

I'm going to my trailer. I'm gonna get a gun and I'M GONNA SHOOT MYSELF FOR BEING IN YOUR MOVIE!

Johnny Cage

Let's Dance.

Johnny Cage

This is where you fall down.

Johnny Cage

Where do you get these guys?! And the press says I don't know how to do this stuff.

Cut. All right reset people. We're back in 15 minutes.

Johnny Cage

No, I'm not doing it again!

What do you mean you're not doing it again?

Johnny Cage

I mean I'm not doing it again!

Johnny, it's the last shot of the picture. Where are you going?

Johnny Cage

I'm going to my trailer, I'm gonna get a gun, and I'm gonna shoot myself for being in your movie!

Johnny Cage

Hey, mister. You're in my chair.

Hi, Johnny.

Johnny Cage

Oh, Master Boyd.

I can see that the press is still giving you a hard time.

Johnny Cage

Yeah, they think I'm a fake.

Johnny, you are one of the best martial artists in the world, and I can help you prove it.

Johnny Cage

Prove it? How?

A tournament, "THE" tournament. [Hands him an invitation] It's held once a generation. The best fighters in the world are invited. You win the tournament, you win their respect. They'll tell the whole world, that you're the real goods.

Johnny Cage

So, how do I...

There's a boat, it leaves Pier 40, Hong Kong tomorrow, be on it.

Johnny Cage

Hey, pal! When the ship comes in, could you put these on board?

Liu Kang

You want me to carry your luggage?

Johnny Cage

Yeah. I pay money, you carry the bags, or is that too complicated?

Liu Kang

No... [takes money out of Cage's hand] I got it.

Johnny Cage

Good.

Johnny Cage

Huh. Thank God I didn't ask him to park the car...

Johnny Cage

We got a guy with things comin' out of his hands, we got another guy who freezes stuff, and then there's a man, who as far as I can tell, is made out of electricity. I mean, how did he disappear like that? What is goin' on here? Who is this guy?!

Sonya Blade

Let's just think this through. There is a rational explanation for all this.

Liu Kang

He's Raiden, god of lightning and protector of the realm of Earth.

Johnny Cage

Oh yeah, there's your rational explanation!

Liu Kang

Where are you going?

Sonya Blade

After Shang Tsung.

Liu Kang

You can't go after him. Don't you remember what Raiden said?

Sonya Blade

Yeah, well, he didn't say anything to me. Shang Tsung knows where Kano's hiding. [goes on ahead]

Johnny Cage

You know, you gotta admire her. When she sets her mind on something...

Liu Kang

It's not her mind you're admiring. [follows after Sonya]

Johnny Cage

It's true.

Johnny Cage

Don't worry, I've got a plan.

Sonya Blade

Oh, I can't believe this! You are the most egotistical, self-deluded person I have ever met!

Johnny Cage

Yeah, well you forgot good-looking.

Kano

See, me...l believe in a fair fight. You know, one-on-one, man-to-man...hand-to-hand. Just like what my daddy taught me. But what I saw up there was not very fair.

Sonya Blade

That's Kano.

Johnny Cage

Forget about Kano. Who's the other guy?

Kano

So then he freezes this guy, right? And then he explodes. l could see his guts and everything. [eating] Almost lost my lunch.

Disgusting.

Kano

What I wanna know... if this Shang Tsung guy's so great, how come he's got such a crummy-looking boat? Ah, anyway, guy gives me the creeps. [mimicking Shang Tsung] "Treasure... these... moments!"

That was his intention. Shang Tsung is a great sorcerer. The wise cultivate his favor. Those who challenge his power become his slaves.

Kano

Yeah? Well, I haven't seen any of them around.

You fool. You know nothing. He enslaves souls. He learned the black arts from the Emperor himself.

Kano

You're some kinda royalty too, right?

I am Goro! General of the armies of Outworld, and prince of the subterranean realm of Shokan.

Kano

Subterranean? What's that, something like underground?

Yes... Something like that.

Kano

Yeah, well, I'm kind of an underworld boss myself. [Goro glares at him before he begins to smack the cup spilling his drink] Well... I mean, back home.

How lucky for them... "back home".

Shang Tsung

It's true, Prince Goro. Why else would I have chosen such a disreputable-looking cretin? [motioning to Kano] Look at him! No dignity, no manners... Yet in the realm of Earth, men like him can amass great wealth, and almost god-like power.

Kano

Yeah, and I'd like to get back to my amassing as soon as possible, if you don't mind. Now when do I get paid?

Shang Tsung

After you have fought the girl. But remember, she's not to be harmed only humiliated. [sinisterly smiling] I have special plans for my beautiful Sonya.

To what do we owe the honor of your visit, Shang Tsung?

Shang Tsung

I have come to warn you that Kung Lao's descendant is competing in the tournament. You must handle him carefully.

I saw this Liu Kang in the Hall. He'll pose no problem.

Shang Tsung

This is no time for foolish pride! We've never been this close to absolute victory, which is why I've come to warn you of another danger...Princess Kitana.

The Emperor's adopted daughter? Why should I worry about her?

Shang Tsung

Princess Kitana is 10,000 years old, and the rightful heir to the throne of Outworld. But she must not be allowed to join with the forces from the realm of Earth, especially...Liu Kang.

Johnny Cage

What's so special about you?

Liu Kang

I don't know.

Shang Tsung

The Emperor will not tolerate failure...and neither...will...I.

I DO NOT FAIL!!!

Johnny Cage

Let's get outta here.

Kano

What?

What is it?

Shang Tsung

We are not...alone.
[Shang Tsung motions to the guard to begin their search for the chosen heroes]

Johnny Cage

Kitana went this way... I can smell her perfume.

Liu Kang

I don't smell anything.

Sonya Blade

I smell something... Bullshit! [starts going down another way, followed by Liu Kang; Johnny mockingly mimes Sonya before following]

Raiden

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Now why don't you tell me what you plan to do about... them?

Raiden

Uh-uh. I don't think so. [chuckling to the guards and his eyes glow with electric sparks before he speaks to the Earthrealm fighters] You'll find that this is the way out. [escorts them out as the guards make way]

Johnny Cage

You guys are lucky he stopped us.

Raiden

So now you've seen what you'll be facing at the tournament.

Sonya Blade

You mean Goro?

Raiden

And Shang Tsung.

Liu Kang

Will Shang Tsung fight in the tournament?

Raiden

If he chooses to. As a former champion, he has the right to do so, and he's far more dangerous than Goro. His power comes from the souls of vanquished warriors. To fight Shang Tsung, is to face not one...but a legion of adversaries. [pointing his finger] Remember that. Tomorrow, the tournament begins. Be prepared.

Shang Tsung

Challenging Goro, eh? You weren't supposed to fight him now. Are you that eager to die?

Johnny Cage

I'm not the one who's gonna die.

Shang Tsung

I see. You're very foolish. A true sign of a hero. You want to protect your friends, but make no mistake; they too will die, after Goro destroys you.

Johnny Cage

So what's the problem?

Shang Tsung

As you wish. As absurd as your request is I shall grant it. In return, I reserve the right to challenge the winner myself... or another of my choosing. In a place designated by me for the final battle of the tournament.

Johnny Cage

You got it, pal.

Raiden

I don't think so!

Shang Tsung

Too late, Lord Raiden. The rules are quite clear. lt's... How do you say? [smiling chillingly towards Johnny Cage before leaving] "A deal's a deal."

Raiden

What have you done?

Johnny Cage

I made a choice. This is our tournament, remember? Mortal Kombat. We fight it!

Raiden

Good. At last one of them has understood.

Shang Tsung

Finish him quickly. Pay me my tribute.

This puny mortal will be no problem. I'll crush him with one blow.

Johnny Cage

All right? Let's dance.