Sterling Hayden Movie Quotes & Lines – 84 Classics (+ Audio) - page 2

Updated: Jul 12, 2025

Sterilng Hayden in 1952 (Flaming Feather)

Explore the memorable movie quotes of Sterling Hayden (March 26, 1916 – May 23, 1986), the versatile actor known for his powerful performances. Listen to his iconic lines with downloadable sound clips in MP3 and WAV formats.

11 Don't be funny. This is police business.

As Sheriff Tod Shaw in Suddenly (1954)

12 I'm confused myself. Never have seen so many cops. What goes on?

As Sheriff Tod Shaw in Suddenly (1954)

13 That's an interesting question. What's the interesting answer?

Frank Sinatra as John Baron; Sterling Hayden as Sheriff Tod Shaw in Suddenly (1954)

14 You didn't like officers. Officers. Big shots. Yes, sir. No, sir. Salute, sir. (spits) Big shots.

Frank Sinatra as John Baron; Sterling Hayden as Sheriff Tod Shaw in Suddenly (1954)

15 And you don't like big shots. Not when you're bigger, sheriff.

Frank Sinatra as John Baron; Sterling Hayden as Sheriff Tod Shaw in Suddenly (1954)

16 You know, I knew guys like you. Killin' was sweet. Rather kill a man than love a girl. A real kick. The thrill with the guts.

As Sheriff Tod Shaw in Suddenly (1954)

17 I wouldn't enjoy winning' a postmortem medal any more than you're going to enjoy that postmortem money.

As Sheriff Tod Shaw in Suddenly (1954)

18 Don't play God just because you've got a gun.

As Sheriff Tod Shaw in Suddenly (1954)

19 It looks like we're in a shooting war.

As General Jack D. Ripper in Dr. Strangelove

20 The enemy may come individually or he may come in strength. He may even come in the uniform of our own troops. But however he comes, we must stop him.

As General Jack D. Ripper in Dr. Strangelove

Sterling Hayden Movie Quotes & Lines – 84 Classics (+ Audio) - page 2

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