- Well, I consider it self-defeating to plan in terms of retreat.
- I consider it stupid not to.
8 seconds sound clip from the The Eiger Sanction movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:22:54 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- But nobody's ever been on that part of the face. We don't know what's there.
- Supposing you can't cling to the edges? Suppose you get forced down into the gut of the chute?
- Well, I've no interest in suicide.
- Just one thing. You know, your route doesn't allow for retreat in case we're blocked from above.
- Well, I consider it self-defeating to plan in terms of retreat.
- I consider it stupid not to.
- Okay, may I take it my plan is accepted? Fine.
- Our business is settled. Now, I suggest we relax and have a drink.
- Is this hotel always so crowded?
- Only when there's a climb. Then the Eiger birds start flocking in.
- Yeah, jet-setters. Assorted zombies who come here to watch a climb.
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Actors: Clint Eastwood (Jonathan Hemlock), George Kennedy (Ben Bowman), Vonetta McGee (Jemima Brown), Jack Cassidy (Miles Mellough)
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