Lt. Fletcher Christian [to Bligh]
Now you've given your last command on this ship. We'll be men again if we hang for it.
Tied for 2nd most-quoted character in Mutiny on the Bounty (1935): in 6 of its 16 quotes
A line from Lt. Fletcher Christian [about Bligh]I've never known a better seaman, but as a man, he's a snake. He doesn't punish for discipline. He likes to see men crawl. Sometimes, I'd like to push his poison down his own throat.
More lines from Lt. Fletcher Christian
4 quotes Lt. Fletcher Christian Lt. Fletcher Christian [to Bligh]
I'll take my chance against the law. You'll take yours against the sea.
Lt. Fletcher Christian [to Byam]
When you're back in England with the fleet again, you'll hear the hue and cry against me. From now on, they'll spell mutiny with my name. I regret that.
Lt. Fletcher Christian [to Bligh]
You have obtained degrees from the Navy, but you have not got our admiration
Scenes with Lt. Fletcher Christian
1 sceneBut you're taking my ship. My ship.
Christian Your ship? The King's ship, you mean. And you're not fit to command it. Into the boat!
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!
