Eagle in a Cage (1972)

Ralph Richardson: Sir Hudson Lowe

Quotes 

• Napoleon Bonaparte : I'd like a bible.

  Sir Hudson Lowe : It never occurred to me that you were religious.

  Napoleon Bonaparte : I only read the love poetry. And the battle scenes. You can learn a lot from those Old Testament boys.

• Sir Hudson Lowe : Could I say although this is the first time I've had the honor of meeting you in person, I've long regarded you with the utmost admiration; well aware that you make a point of keeping out of the public eye, and that many of your countrymen are unaware of the historic services that you have rendered to...

  Lord Sissal : [interrupting]  Do you always talk so much, or is it a disease one catches out here?

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  Count Bertrand : Allow me to introduce myself.

  Sir Hudson Lowe : That's quite unnecessary. I know who you are.

• Sir Hudson Lowe : You are free to move anywhere on the island, provided you are accompanied by an English officer.

  Napoleon Bonaparte : I am not your prisoner.

  Sir Hudson Lowe : You held a great deal of power for a very long time. I expect it's not easy to accept someone else in command. Nevertheless, that is the fact of the matter.