“They are an intriguing people. From the moment they wake they devote themselves to the perfection of whatever they pursue. I have never seen such discipline.”

Tom Cruise - Nathan Algren

“I am surprised to learn that the word Samurai means, 'to serve', and that Katsumoto believes his rebellion to be in the service of the Emperor.”

Tom Cruise - Nathan Algren

“- Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura: Ito, take a landing party ashore and determine our position!
- Capt. Wolfgang von Kleinschmidt: Captain, you are insane.
- Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura: These men are the descendants of Ninja Assassins. They will find Hollywood!”
Toshirō Mifune - Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
Sir Christopher Lee - Capt. Wolfgang von Kleinschmidt

“This is Shinyuki. I found him in the jungle when I bought the estate, dressed in the uniform of a Japanese soldier, unaware for many years that the war was over. He never says a word.”
Don Stewart - Victor Ortega

“- William Schwenck Gilbert: The traditional Japanese posture adopted by well-meaning, but misguided, underlings upon the departure of their august superiors.
- George Grossmith: Would that be a recognised Japanese attitude, sir?
- William Schwenck Gilbert: Not as yet, Grossmith, but I have every confidence that it shall become one.”

Jim Broadbent - William Schwenck Gilbert
Martin Savage - George Grossmith