Walking Tall (1973)

Felton Perry: Obra Eaker

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Quotes 

• Obra : [to Buford after the trial]  You had that jury ready to walk barefoot over hot coals!

• Obra : How does it feel to be part of the oppressed minority?

• Buford : It's not the fine that's important. It's the principal of the thing. You got public respect, Obra.

  Obra : Come over to my house tonight with public respect and watch the bonfire.

• Buford : [to Obra after Arno Purdy apologizes]  Don't you just hate someone like that?

  Obra : What do you mean?

  Buford : Well... he ruined our bonfire!

• Buford : [Seeking Obra's advice]  Any Suggestions?

  Obra : Yup... Do not beat your head against the wall, cause it will probably fall on ya. Two, Lone wolves are easy prey... Organized, there's strength and unity... And three, you are a damn fool Buford, for tryin' to do what I know you goin' to.

  [laughs] 

• Obra : [taking a break at the mill]  You know if you push that wood any faster, I'm gonna need six arms.

  Buford : You can take it... I got faith in ya.

• Obra : [after Arnold Purdy is let go]  Ya put your life in your hands for 10 dollars!

• Obra Eaker : [Buford and Obra are busting a still]  Sit down, Augie.

  Augie McCullah : You showed him up here, didn't ya boy?... If you live long enough... You're gonna regret this day ever happened.

  Obra Eaker : [With his gun drawn]  Sure hope you do do something, Augie... Now SIT DOWN!

• Buford : [Obra shows up at the lumber mill]  Obra!

  Obra : Buford!

  Buford : Hey, you really filled out!... We made a really good tag team, huh?

  Obra : Yeah, maybe we still can... Can you use a man and his truck?... I'm used to hard work, low pay.

  Buford : [Eying Obra's truck]  Can you get your loader in shape?

  Obra : Yeah, sure I can.

  Buford : Well, we need men and the pays the same for everyone.

  Obra : You're on... Thanks!