Ladyhawke

1985 film by Richard Donner

Ladyhawke is a 1985 fantasy film directed by Richard Donner and starring Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer and Michelle Pfeiffer.

Each generation is called upon to follow its own quest.

Quotes

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I have waited almost two years for a sign from God. So when I heard the morning bells of Aquila, I knew the moment of my destiny had come. You will be my guiding angel.
Phillipe: [regarding the empty space in the sword's hilt] Sir, you don't think that I took that...
Etienne: No, this is mine to fill. Each generation is called upon to follow its own quest.
Phillipe: What is your quest?
Etienne: I must kill a man.
Phillipe: Tell me, does this walking corpse have a name?
Etienne: His Grace, the Bishop of Aquila.
Phillipe: The Bishop. I see. Well... well, then you have too much to do. And I've already been enough of a burden to you. I do hope our paths cross again one day.
Etienne: I need you to guide me into the city.
Phillipe: Not for the life of my mother! Even if I knew who she was.
Etienne: You are the only one who has ever escaped from there.
Phillipe: It was chance! Pure chance! A miracle! Once in a lifetime! I fell down a hole and followed my nose!
Etienne: [sighs] I have waited almost two years for a sign from God. So when I heard the morning bells of Aquila, I knew the moment of my destiny had come. You will be my guiding angel.
Phillipe: Me?
Etienne: [nods]
Phillipe: Sir. The truth is, I talk to God all the time. And no offense, but He never mentioned you.

Phillipe: Are you flesh? Or you are spirit?
Isabeau: I am sorrow

Imperius: I fully expect to meet you at the Pearly Gates, little thief, and don't you dare disappoint me.
Phillipe: I'll meet you there, Father... even if I have to pick the lock.

Imperius: You have stumbled into a tragic story, little thief. Now you are lost in it with the rest of us.

Navarre: It's day, old man. As it was yesterday, and as it will be tomorrow.
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