Capt. William Bligh
The ship's company will remember that I am your captain, your judge, and your jury. You do your duty and we may get along. Whatever happens, you'll do your duty.
Most-quoted character in Mutiny on the Bounty (1935): in 7 of its 16 quotes
Most scenes with: Midshipman Roger Byam (2)
They respect but one law - the law of fear...I expect you to carry out whatever orders I give, whenever I give them.
More lines from Capt. William Bligh
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Capt. William Bligh
During the recent heavy weather, I've had the opportunity to watch all of you at work on deck and aloft. You don't know wood from canvas! And it seems you don't want to learn! Well, I'll have to give you a lesson.
Capt. William Bligh
[to a crewman who begs for water]
I'll give you water. Mr. Morrison. Keel haul this man.
Capt. William Bligh
Can you understand this, Mr. Byam? Discipline is the thing. A seaman's a seaman. A captain's a captain. And a midshipman, Sir Joseph or no Sir Joseph, is the lowest form of animal life in the British Navy.
Scenes with Capt. William Bligh
2 scenes
Bligh
What's your name?
Seaman Ellison
Thomas Ellison, sir. Pressed into service. I've got a wife, a baby!
Bligh
I asked your name, not the history of your misfortunes.
Bligh
But you're taking my ship. My ship.
Your ship? The King's ship, you mean. And you're not fit to command it. Into the boat!
Bligh
Casting me adrift thirty five hundred miles from a port of call. You're sending me to my doom, eh? Well, you're wrong, Christian! I'll take this boat, as she floats, to England if I must. I'll live to see you - all of ya - hanging from the highest yard arm in the British fleet!
