A scene from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope 1977
Greedo

[Speaking in Rodese]

Going somewhere, Solo?

Han Solo

Yes, Greedo. As a matter of fact, I was just going to see your boss. Tell Jabba that I've got the money.

Greedo

It's too late. You should have paid him when you had the chance. Jabba's put a price on your head, so large that every bounty hunter in the galaxy will be looking for you. I'm lucky I found you first.

Han Solo

Yeah, but this time I've got the money.

Greedo

If you give it to me, I might forget I found you.

Han Solo

I don't have it with me! Tell Jabba—

Greedo

Jabba's through with you! He has no time for smugglers who drop their shipments at the first sign of an Imperial cruiser.

Han Solo

Even I get boarded sometimes, do you think I had a choice?

Greedo

You can tell that to Jabba. He may only take your ship.

Han Solo

Over my dead body!

Greedo

That's the idea. I've been looking forward to this for a long time.

Han Solo

Yes, I'll bet you have.
[Note: In the original theatrical release, it was not clear who fired first, but it was strongly implied that Han shot Greedo immediately after his last line. In the 1997 and 2004 re-releases, the scene was refilmed to show Greedo shooting first and Han dodging, then shooting back in self-defense.]

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