Captain Jack Sparrow If you were waiting for the opportune moment... that was it.
Most-quoted character in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003): in 43 of its 96 quotes
Most scenes with: Will Turner (9), Elizabeth Swann (5), Captain Barbossa (5)
You need to find yourself a girl, mate. Or, perhaps the reason you practice three hours a day is that you've already found one, and are otherwise incapable of wooing said strumpet. You're not a eunuch, are you?
More lines from Captain Jack Sparrow
14 quotes Captain Jack Sparrow Captain Jack Sparrow It's Captain Jack Sparrow. Captain.
Captain Jack Sparrow Why is the rum gone? [after Elizabeth's rant] But why is the rum gone?!
Captain Jack Sparrow [talking to Will Turner about Elizabeth]
She's safe, just like I promised. She's all set to marry Norrington just like she promised and you're all set to die for her just like you promised. So we're all men of our word, really... except for Elizabeth, who is, in fact, a woman.
Captain Jack Sparrow You seem somewhat familiar; have I threatened you before?
Captain Jack Sparrow [Marooned on island with Elizabeth, he walks away from her. He mocks her voice.]
"It must have been terrible for you, Jack. Must have been terrible." [in his own voice] Well, it bloody is now! [sees Norrington's ship coming] There will be no livin' with her after this.
Captain Jack Sparrow The only rules that really matter are these: What a man can do, and what a man can't do. Now, you can accept that your father was a pirate and a good man, or you can't. But pirate is in your blood, boy, so you'll have to square with that someday. Now, me, for instance. I can let you drown- but I can't bring this ship into Tortuga all by me onesey, savvy? So, can you sail under the command of a pirate, or can you not?
Captain Jack Sparrow No one, he's no one... distant cousin of my aunt's nephew, twice removed... lovely singing voice though. [whispers] Eunuch.
Captain Jack Sparrow I think we've all arrived at a very special place; spiritually ... ecumenically ... grammatically.
Captain Jack Sparrow [To Will]
Do us a favor... I know it's difficult for you... but please, stay here, and try not to do anything... stupid.
Captain Jack Sparrow Elizabeth... it would never have worked between us darling. I'm sorry...
Captain Jack Sparrow Me, I'm dishonest. And a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly. It's the honest ones you want to watch out for. Because you can never predict when they're going to do something incredibly...stupid.
Captain Jack Sparrow Stop blowing holes in my ship!
Captain Jack Sparrow A wedding? I love weddings! Drinks all around!
Scenes with Captain Jack Sparrow
28 scenes Jack Sparrow [Elizabeth, having passed out from wearing a corset, has fallen off the fort wall and into the water by the docks.] [to Mullroy]
Will you be saving her, then?
I can't swim!
Jack Sparrow [Jack looks at Murtogg, who can't swim either.]
Pride of the King's Navy, you are. [thrusts his personal effects into their arms] Do not lose these.
[examining Jack's possessions]
No additional shot nor powder, a compass that doesn't point North...[pulls Jack's sword from its scabbard] And I half expected it to be made of wood. You are, without doubt, the worst pirate I've ever heard of.
Jack Sparrow But you have heard of me.
Jack Sparrow This girl... how far are you willing to go to save her?
I would die for her.
Jack Sparrow Oh, good. No worries, then.
Jack Sparrow I know those guns! [looks out the window] ...It's the Pearl.
Prisoner
The Black Pearl? I've 'eard stories. She's been preyin' on ships and settlements for near ten years. Never leaves any survivors.
Jack Sparrow No survivors? [chuckles] Then where do the stories come from, I wonder?
[Jack throws a bucket of water on the sleeping Gibbs.]
Curse ya for breathin', ya slack-jawed idiot! [coughs, regains consciousness, and recognizes Jack] Mother's love. Jack! You should know better than to wake a man when he's sleepin'. It's bad luck!
Jack Sparrow Fortunately, I know how to counter it: The man who did the waking buys the man who was sleeping a drink; the man who was sleeping drinks it while listening to a proposition from the man who did the waking.
That was for the smell.
Jack Sparrow [woman approaches Jack]
Scarlett!
Jack Sparrow [Scarlett slaps him and walks away.]
Not sure I deserved that. [another woman approaches him] Giselle!
Giselle Who was she?
Jack Sparrow Wha-?
Jack [Giselle slaps him.]
...I may have deserved that.
So that's that story of the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow? [through her teeth] You spent three days here...lying on a beach...drinking rum?
Jack Sparrow [pauses, then offers her rum]
Welcome to the Caribbean, love.
Jack Sparrow Anamaria.
Jack Sparrow No, that one I deserved.
Anamaria You stole my boat!
Jack Sparrow Actually–
Jack Sparrow [She slaps him again.]
Borrowed! Borrowed, without permission- but with every intention of bringing it back!
Anamaria But you didn't!
Jack Sparrow You'll get another one!
Anamaria I will.
Jack Sparrow [helplessly agreeing]
A better one!
Jack Sparrow What one? [Will nods towards it] [angrily] That one?! [thinks quickly then turns to Anamaria, calmly] Aye, that one!
Jack Sparrow That is the child of Bootstrap Bill Turner. His only child. Savvy?
Is he now? 'Leverage,' says you. 'I think I feel a change in the wind,' says I. I'll find us a crew. There's bound to be some sailors on this rock crazy as you.
Jack Sparrow One can only hope. Take what you can.
Give nothin' back.
Jack Sparrow You, sailor.
Cotton, sir.
Jack Sparrow Mr. Cotton. Do you have the courage and fortitude to follow orders and stay true in the face of danger and almost certain death? [Pause] Mr. Cotton! Answer, man!
He's a mute, sir. Poor devil had his tongue cut out, so he trained the parrot to talk for him... no one's yet figured how.
Jack Sparrow [Hesitates for a moment]
Mr. Cotton's... parrot. Same question.
Parrot
[squawk]
Wind in the sails! Wind in the sails!
Jack Sparrow Of course it does. [to Will] Satisfied?
Well, you've proven they're mad.
How is it that Jack came by that compass?
Not a lot's known about Jack Sparrow 'fore he showed up in Tortuga with a mind to go after the treasure of the Isla de Muerta. That was before I met him, back when he was captain of the Black Pearl.
What!? He failed to mention that.
He plays things closer to the vest now, a hard-learned lesson it was. You see, three days out on the venture, the first mate tells him that everything's in equal share. That should mean the location of the treasure too, so Jack gives up the bearings. That night, there was a mutiny. They marooned Jack on an island and left him to die, but not before he'd gone mad with the heat.
Oh... so that's the reason for all the...[Imitates Jack's odd moves]
Reason's got nothing to do with it. Now Will, when a pirate's marooned, he's given a pistol with a single shot. One shot. Well, that won't do much good hunting or to be rescued. But after three weeks of a starving belly and thirst, that pistol will start to look real friendly. But Jack, he escaped the island, and he still has that single shot. Oh, but he won't use it though, save on one man. His mutinous first mate.
Barbossa?
Aye.
How did Jack get off the island?
Well, I tell ye. He waded out in the shallows and he waited there three days and three nights, 'til all manner of sea creatures 'came acclimated to his presence. And on the fourth morning, he roped himself a couple of sea turtles, lashed 'em together, and made a raft.
Aye, sea turtles!
...What did he use for rope?
Jack Sparrow [Mr. Gibbs pauses, uncertain.] [They look up and see Jack.]
Human hair. From my back.
What code is Gibbs to keep to if the worst should happen?
Jack Sparrow Pirate's Code. "Any man who falls behind is left behind."
No heroes amongst thieves, eh?
Jack Sparrow You know, for having such a bleak outlook on pirates, you're well on your way to be coming one. Sprung a man from jail, commandeered a ship of the Fleet, sailed with a buccaneer crew out of Tortuga. [sees Will looking at coins shining in water] And you're completely obsessed with treasure.
That's not true, I'm not obsessed with treasure.
Jack Sparrow Not all treasure's silver and gold, mate.
[Jack is still somewhat dopey from being knocked unconscious by Will; the pirates prepare to riddle him with bullets.]
You're supposed to be dead!
Jack Sparrow [Blinks confusedly]
Am I not? [Sees that he's surrounded] Palulay! [pauses, then tries again] Pah-lah-lah-loo-loo...
Jack Sparrow [The pirates pause, confused.]
Par-li-li, Par...snip, par...sley, puh- partner, partner, par-
Parley?
Jack Sparrow [Pintel glares at him.]
Yeah! That's the one; parley! [calling out] Parley!
[looking at Ragetti]
Parley?! [looks up at Jack and aims his pistol at him] Damn to the depths with whoever invented parley!
Jack Sparrow That would be the French.
You expect to leave me standin' on some beach with nothing but a name and your word it's the one I need and watch you sail away on my ship?
Jack Sparrow No. I expect to leave you standing on some beach with absolutely no name at all, watching me sail away on my ship, and then... I'll shout the name back to you. Savvy?
But that still leaves us with the problem of me standin' on some beach with naught but a name and your word it's the one I need.
Jack Sparrow Of the two of us, I am the only one who hasn't committed mutiny, therefore, my word is the one we'll be trusting. Although, I s'pose I should be thanking you because, in fact, if you hadn't betrayed me and left me to die, I would have an equal share in that curse, same as you. [bites into an apple, smiling] Funny ol' world, innit?
Jack I'm havin' a thought here, Barbossa. What say we run up a flag of truce, I scurry over to the Interceptor, and I negotiate the return of your medallion, eh? What say you to that?
Now, y'see, Jack, that's exactly the attitude that lost you the Pearl. People are easier to search when they're dead. Lock him in the brig.
[Barbossa's men take Jack away, Barbossa takes his apple from him, and looks at it wistfully before angrily throwing it away]
[The monkey sprints to Barbossa and hands him the medallion, just out of Jack's reach.]
Why, thank you, Jack.
Jack Sparrow [obviously confused]
You're welcome.
Not you! We named the monkey "Jack."
Jack Sparrow [Jack wakes up on a small island and notices that something is burning. He stands up and sees Elizabeth throwing Jack's stash into a fire]
No! Not good! STOP! Not good! What are you doing?! You've burned all the food, the shade...the rum!
Yes, the rum is gone!
Jack Sparrow Why is the rum gone?!
One, because it is a vile drink that turns even the most respectable men into complete scoundrels. Two, that signal is over a thousand feet high! The entire Royal Navy is out looking for me; do you really think there is even the slightest chance that they won't see it?!
Jack Sparrow [as if Elizabeth hadn't said anything]
But...why is the rum gone?
[huffs and sits down on the beach]
Just wait, Captain Sparrow. Give it an hour, maybe two, keep a weather eye open, and there'll be white sails on that horizon!
Jack Sparrow [walking to the other end of the island, mocking Elizabeth]
"It must have been terrible for you, Jack, must have been terrible-" Well, it bloody is now! [sees Norrington's ship offshore] There'll be no living with her after this.
I must admit, Jack, I thought I had you figured. But it turns out you're a hard man to predict.
Jack Sparrow Me, I'm dishonest. And a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly. It's the honest ones you want to watch out for. Because you can never predict when they're going to do something incredibly...stupid.
Murtogg This dock is off-limits to civilians.
Jack I'm terribly sorry, I didn't know. If I see one, I shall inform you immediately.
Jack [Jack keeps walking, but Murtogg and Mullroy block him again.]
Apparently there's some sort of high-toned and fancy to-do up at the fort, eh? How could it be that two upstanding gentlemen such as yourselves did not merit an invitation?
Murtogg Someone has to make sure this dock stays off-limits to civilians.
Jack It's a fine goal, to be sure. But it seems to me that a...[moves over to point at a ship. Murtogg and Mullroy block him again.] a ship like that one makes this one here [points at a closer one] seem a bit superfluous, really.
Murtogg Oh, the Dauntless is the power in these waters, true enough. But there's no ship as can match the Interceptor for speed.
Jack I've heard of one, supposed to be very fast, nigh uncatchable: the Black Pearl.
Murtogg [shoots Mullroy a confused look]
The Black Pearl is a real ship.
Murtogg Yes it is; I've seen it.
You've seen it?
Murtogg Yes.
You haven't seen it.
Murtogg Yes, I have.
You've seen a ship with black sails, that's crewed by the damned and captained by a man so evil that Hell itself spat him back out?
Murtogg ...No.
No.
Murtogg But I have seen a ship with black sails.
Oh! And no ship that's not crewed by the damned and captained by a man so evil that Hell itself spat him back out could possibly have black sails, therefore could possibly be any other ship but the Black Pearl? Is that what you're saying?
Murtogg [thinks, then smiles]
...No.
Like I said, there's no real ship as can match the Interceptor...
Murtogg [The two turn back around and see that Jack has disappeared, then see him at ship's wheel.]
Hey! You, get away from there!
You don't have permission to be aboard there, mate.
Jack Sparrow I'm sorry. It's such a pretty boat... ship.
What's your name?
Jack Sparrow Smith. Or Smithy if you'd like.
What's your purpose in Port Royal, Mr. Smith?
Murtogg Yeah, and no lies!
Jack Sparrow Well, then, I confess. It is my intention to commandeer one of these ships, pick up a crew in Tortuga, raid, pillage, plunder, and otherwise pilfer my weaselly black guts out.
Murtogg I said 'no lies'!
I think he's telling the truth...
Murtogg If he was telling the truth, he wouldn't have told us.
Jack Sparrow Unless of course, he knew you wouldn't believe the truth, even if he told it to you.
Commodore, do you really intend to kill my rescuer?
[offers handshake]
I believe a thanks is in order. [finds P-shaped brand scar] Had a brush with the East India Trading Company, did we?...Pirate?
Governor Swann Hang him!
Keep your guns on him men; Gillette, fetch some irons. [pulls sleeve up higher, revealing sparrow tattoo on Jack's arm] Well, well. Jack Sparrow, isn't it?
Sparrow Captain Jack Sparrow.
Well, I don't see your ship... Captain.
Sparrow I'm in the market. As it were.
He said he was to commandeer one. [turns to Murtogg] I told you he was tellin' the truth!
Carefully, Lieutenant.
Pirate or not, this man saved my life.
One good deed is not enough to save a man from a life time of wickedness.
Jack Though it seems enough to condemn him.
Indeed.
Jack Finally! [throws his handcuffs around Elizabeth's neck, threatening to strangle her]
Governor NO! NO! DON'T SHOOT!
Jack [To Elizabeth]
I knew you'd warm up to me. [Back at Norrington] Commodore Norrington, my effects please. And my hat. [The commodore hesitates.] Commodore! [whispers in Elizabeth's ear] Elizabeth—it's Elizabeth, isn't it?
It's Miss Swann.
Jack Miss Swann, if you'd be so kind. Come, come. We don't have all day.
Jack [Jack's effects are tossed toward Elizabeth. Jack spins her around with his handcuffs still around her neck. She fits him with his effects, puts his hat on his head, etc.]
Now if you'll be very kind...
[hugs Jack against her will and roughly tightens his belt]
Jack Easy on the goods, darling.
You're despicable.
Jack Sticks and stones, love. I saved your life, you save mine. We're square. [spins her back around] Gentlemen, milady...you will always remember this as the day that you almost caught Captain...Jack...Sparrow! [releases Elizabeth and flees]
Jack [smiles]
Pirate!
Jack [soldiers trying to break down door, as Will blocks back entrance]
Move away.
No!
Jack [nicely]
Please move.
NO! I cannot just step aside and let you escape.
Jack [**** gun]
This shot is not meant for you.
Jack [Will points sword at Jack.]
Put it away, son. It's not worth you getting beat again...
You didn't beat me. You ignored the rules of engagement! In a fair fight, I'd kill you!
Jack Well, then that's not much incentive for me to fight fair then, is it?
This is either madness or brilliance.
Jack It's remarkable how often those two traits coincide.
Sparrow [HMS Dauntless gets boarded while lying at anchor]
EVERYONE STAY CALM!, we're taking over the ship!
AYE! AVAST!
Lieutenant Gillette [after the sailors stop laughing]
This ship cannot be crewed by two men. You'll never make it out of the bay.
Sparrow Son, I'm Captain Jack Sparrow. Savvy?
Turner
I'm not a simpleton, Jack. You knew my father.
Sparrow I knew him. Probably one of the few who knew him as William Turner. Everyone else just called him "Bootstrap" or "Bootstrap Bill".
Turner
"Bootstrap"?
Sparrow Good man, good pirate. I swear you look just like him.
Turner
That's not true. He was a merchant sailor, a good and honest man who obeyed the law.
Sparrow He was a bloody pirate! A scallywag.
Turner
My father was not a pirate! [threatens Jack with a sword]
Sparrow Put it away, son. It's not worth you getting beat again.
Turner
You didn't beat me. You ignored the rules of engagement! In a fair fight, I'd kill you!
Sparrow Well, that's not much incentive for me to fight fair then, is it? [turns the wheel rapidly, bringing a yard swinging around; Will ends up hanging onto it over the ocean] Now as long as you're just hanging there, pay attention. The only rules that really matter are these: what a man can do, an' what a man can't do. For instance, you can accept that your father was a pirate and a good man, or you can't. But pirate is in your blood, boy, so you'll have to square with that someday. Now, me for example. I can let you drown. But I can't bring this ship all the way into Tortuga all by me onsie, savvy? So- [swings the wheel again; the yard comes back and Will drops to the deck] Can you sail under the command of a pirate, or can you not?
Turner
Tortuga?
Sparrow Tortuga.
Jack?
Hector Barbossa
[stunned]
It's not possible.
Jack Sparrow Not probable.
Turner
Where is Elizabeth?
Sparrow She's safe, just like I promised. She's all set to marry Norrington, just like she promised. And you get to die for her, just like you promised. So we're all men of our word, really... except for Elizabeth, who is, in fact, a woman.
Shut up! You're next!
James Norrington
You forget your place, Turner.
It's right here. Between you and Jack.
As is mine.
Governor Swann Elizabeth. [to the Royal Marines] Lower your weapons. For goodness sake, put them down.
James Norrington
So, this is where your heart truly lies, then?
It is.
Jack Sparrow Well! I'm actually feeling rather good about this. I think we all arrived at a very special place eh? Spiritually. Ecumenically. Grammatically. [to Norrington] I want you to know that I was rooting for you, mate. Know that. [to Elizabeth] Elizabeth. It would never have worked out between us, darling. I'm sorry. [to Will] Will. Nice hat. [to all] Gentlemen, this will be the day you will always remember as the day you- [falls off the ledge]
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