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Top 100 Movie Quotes : American Film Institute

June 24th, 2005 | Filed under Miscellaneous.
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The American Film Institute (AFI) revealed the top movie quotes of all time in AFI’s 100 Years. At No. 1 was Rhett Butler’s parting shot to Scarlett O’Hara: “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”

A jury of 1,500 film artists, critics and historians selected “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn,” spoken by Clark Gable in the celebrated Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind as the most memorable movie quote of all time.

The American Film Institute released Tuesday its top 100 movie quotes list.

1. “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn,” “Gone With the Wind,” 1939.

2. “I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse,” “The Godfather,” 1972.

3. “You don’t understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could’ve been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am,” “On the Waterfront,” 1954.

4. “Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore,” “The Wizard of Oz,” 1939.

5. “Here’s looking at you, kid,” “Casablanca,” 1942.

6. “Go ahead, make my day,” “Sudden Impact,” 1983.

7. “All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up,” “Sunset Blvd.,” 1950.

8. “May the Force be with you,” “Star Wars,” 1977.

9. “Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night,” “All About Eve,” 1950.

10. “You talking to me?” “Taxi Driver,” 1976.

Read on to see the complete list.

Movies and media have an impact on our daily lives. These quotes will resonate for generations!

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Comments

  • Tony | 25/06/05  #

    I seriously question whethere anyone under 40 took part in the survey. Have you seen the whole list? Not one single quote from the following movies, to name just a few: This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, Office Space, Better Off Dead, Sixteen Candles, Pulp Fiction, Old School, Swingers, The Breakfast Club, Heathers, Clerks, Say Anything, I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.

    I posted some choice quotes from each of those movies here: http://www.tcervo.com/?p=147

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