A character in Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)

1st Lt. Fletcher Christian quotes from Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)

2nd most-quoted character in Mutiny on the Bounty (1962): in 7 of its 15 quotes
Most scenes with: Captain William Bligh (4)

A line from 1st Lt. Fletcher Christian

We need only persuade the British people of something they already know - that inhumanity is its poorest servant.

More lines from 1st Lt. Fletcher Christian

1 quote
1st Lt. Fletcher Christian
[to Captain Bligh]

But I assure you, sir, that the execution of my duties is entirely unaffected by my private opinion of you.

Scenes with 1st Lt. Fletcher Christian

5 scenes
Fletcher Christian

I was just thinking, sir, that our little errand for groceries might wind up in a page of naval history if we succeed in negotiating The Horn in the dead of winter.

Why shouldn't we succeed? Admiral Anderson did.

Fletcher Christian

Yes, but of course he didn't choose to attempt it in a ninety-one-foot chamber pot. In any event, his was the only ship to do it and I believe he lost fifty percent of his crew.

I wonder why an alleged gentleman should give his first loyalty to ordinary seamen.

Fletcher Christian

Instead of to other alleged gentlemen?

Impertinence noted. It shall be logged. Do you care to enlarge the entry?

Fletcher Christian

Yes, only with this observation, which I will report to the Admiralty in any case: in my years of service I have never met an officer who inflicted punishment upon men with such incredible relish. Sickening.

Then go and be sick in your cabin, Mr Christian. I have never met a naval officer who was so proud of a weak stomach.

In a civilised soceity, certain lewd intentions towards the female members of one's family would be regarded as a, well, as an insult. Do you follow me?

Fletcher Christian

I think so, sir.

But in Tahiti, the insult lies in the omission of those lewd intentions. Manners that would offend a dock-side harlot seem to be the only acceptable behaviour to King Hitihiti.

Fletcher Christian

There'll be no more killing aboard this ship, not even Captain Bligh.

If that's an attempt to earn clemency, I spit on it.

Fletcher Christian

You remarkable pig. You can thank whatever pig god you pray to that you haven't turned me into a murderer.

Midshipman Young

Fletcher, I'm proud to be with you.

Fletcher Christian

Well you've done rather well, Ned. Promoted to the rank of criminal. Not even 20 and a death sentence on your head.
"Bleigh" Mr Christian! Kindly give me an explanation..
"Christian" Williams is been drinking sea water sir..
I was giving him some fresh water..I'm afraid he'll die without it.
"Bleigh" You'll give no one water without my permission Mr. Christian!
Take that ladle below!
"Christian" Aye-aye sir..
(Christian do his own, gives water to Williams and Captain Bleigh knocks his hand.. And Mr. Christian, knocking him down, says...) You bloody Bastard...You'll not put your foot on me again!!!== Taglines ==
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