Captain Stanley
Australia. What fresh Hell is this?
Most-quoted character in The Proposition (2005): in 18 of its 53 quotes
Most scenes with: Charlie Burns (6)
I wish to present you with a proposition. I know where Arthur Burns is. It is is a godforsaken place. The blacks won't go there, nor the trackers. Not even my own men. I suppose, in time, the bounty hunters will get him. But I have other plans. I aim to bring him down. I aim to show that he is a man like any other. I aim to hurt him. And what will most hurt him? Well, I've thought long and hard about that. And I've realized, Mr. Burns, that I must become a little more inventive in my methods.
More lines from Captain Stanley
6 quotes
Captain Stanley
Arthur Burns is a monster. An abomination.
Captain Stanley
What happened at the Hopkins place was unforgivable. I have never seen such a sickening sight. Did you know that that poor woman, Eliza Hopkins, had a child in her belly?
Captain Stanley
You have nine days, Mr. Burns.
Captain Stanley
I've kept company with bad men all my life.
Captain Stanley
I will civilize this land.
Scenes with Captain Stanley
11 scenes
Martha Stanley
She was my friend!
Martha Stanley
The world you live in, in there. Don't be gloomy, dear. This burden you carry, you might let me carry it, too. I believe in you.
Captain Stanley
Now, suppose I told you there was a way to save your little brother Mikey from the noose. Suppose I gave you a horse and a gun. Suppose, Mr. Burns, I was to give both you and your young brother Mikey, here, a pardon. Suppose I said that I could give you the chance to expunge the guilt beneath which you so clearly labor. Suppose I gave you till Christmas. Now, suppose you tell me what it is I want from you.
You want me to kill me brother.
Captain Stanley
I want you to kill your brother.
Martha Stanley
But he's no more than a boy.
Sgt. Lawrence Oh, he's man enough, Ma'am. Man enough, indeed.
They say he is dog.
Capt. Stanley
What? He eats dog?
No, Captain, Sir. He IS dog!
You're a copper, Stanley, not a judge and jury.
Capt. Stanley
Clearly, Mr. Burns, I am what I wish to be.
Capt. Stanley
Do I need to introduce myself?
I know you are.
Capt. Stanley
Good. And I know who you are.
Capt. Stanley
Well, allow me to address the subject of your brother, Mr. Burns. Christmas, as you're probably aware, is fast approaching. And Christmas this year will hold a unique significance for young Micky here.
Capt. Stanley
Because on Christmas day, I have made plans for him to taken from the jail in Banyon and hanged by the neck until he is dead.
So, what is it that you want?
Capt. Stanley
I want Arthur Burns
I no longer ride with me brother.
Capt. Stanley
[Stanley takes out his gun, pauses for a moment, and then pistol whips Mikey across the face]
Now, I will allow you a moment to think about it.
Capt. Stanley
Make no mistake, Mr. Burns. It will be done. I will civilize this place.
The **** are you talking about, Stanley?
Eden Fletcher Tomorrow morning, I want Mike Burns flogged. As I said, one-hundred lashes.
Capt. Stanley
This will kill him.
Eden Fletcher So be it.
Capt. Stanley
What if I'm right? What if Charlie Burns does as I ask? What if he comes back?
Eden Fletcher Then we will hang the lot of them.
