Almost Heroes (1998)

Franklin Cover: Nicholas Burr

Quotes 

• Edwards : My hands will grow rough; my teeth may yellow. I might even experience a general soreness in the joints. Yes, this mission will be a treacherous one, make no mistake. We will face danger from savages and from bears. These bears are wild, mind you. Not trained carnival bears... with...

  [falters] 

  Edwards : ... little hats.

  Nicholas Burr : Sounds exhilarating, sir. Few men would have the courage for such an endeavor.

  Edwards : I'm not afraid, Mr. Burr.

  [points to his temple] 

  Edwards : My mind will protect me. I'm a man of science, a man of learning; a man who knows how to buy the finest books. Fear will be our breakfast, and stark-raving terror our daily luncheon. Eh, Mr. Hunt?

  [Hunt is seen eating and drinking messily, then looks towards Edwards obtusely. Edwards is annoyed and embarrassed] 

  Edwards : ... Mr. Hunt?

  Hunt : [with a mouth chock-full of food]  I'd be more worried about the Indians than the bears.

  [still chewing] 

  Hunt : It's common knowledge that...

  [swallows] 

  Hunt : that when the savages capture a white man, they will split open his head, pick out his brains, and eat them with a crudely fashioned fork.

  [shrugs as Burr and Edwards react in shock] 

  Hunt : So...

  Edwards : [appalled]  Have you witnessed such atrocities, Mr. Hunt?

  Hunt : [avoiding eye contact]  I've... uh... I've s-seen the forks...