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How old was my father the first time he bent this bow?

2 seconds sound clip from the Ulysses (1954) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:27:24.230 in the DVD version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- We must not give up so easily. We have to do something, Euryclea.

- But how? We are only an old woman and a young boy.

- We'll find someone who will follow us, someone who still believes in Ulysses.

- But who? More women, more young boys like and you and me?

- The bow of Ulysses. The bow only he could bend.

- How old was my father the first time he bent this bow?

- You appear to be skilled at this work. It is strange how a man's hands can remember things that his mind has forgotten.

- Will you use it in today's games?

- I don't know.

- Another victory would make a welcome gift for your bride.

- When she was four years old, Nausicaa announced to her father that she would marry only a warrior.

- A warrior.

- May well be.

- You could give your bride no greater wedding gift than to remember your name and your deeds.

[...]

Ulysses (1954) Sound Clip

Ulysses (1954) Poster

Voice quotes from the 1954 movie Ulysses, based on Homer's epic poem Odyssey, in WAV and MP3 formats.

Actors: Kirk Douglas (Ulysses), Silvana Mangano (Penelope / Circe), Anthony Quinn (Antinous)

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