Howard Hawks quotes

Howard Hawks was an influential American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his versatility across genres. His work includes iconic films in the realms of comedy, drama, westerns, and film noir, such as "His Girl Friday," "Rio Bravo," and "The Big Sleep." He is remembered as one of Hollywood’s most talented and innovative filmmakers. Here are 11 of his quotes:

A good movie is three good scenes and no bad scenes.

Howard Hawks

I think girls who insult people are very attractive.

Howard Hawks

You can't fix a bad script after you start shooting. The problems on the page only get bigger as they move to the big screen.

Howard Hawks

John Wayne represents more force, more power than anyone else on the screen.

Howard Hawks

When you've got some talent, your job is to use it.

Howard Hawks

The western is the simplest form of drama - a gun, death.

Howard Hawks

I guarantee you that two directors that are any good can take the same story, change the name of the characters, change the name of the town, and make an entirely different picture.

Howard Hawks

I made 'Rio Bravo' with John Wayne. It worked out pretty well and we both liked it, so a few years later we decided to make it again. Worked out pretty good that time, too.

Howard Hawks

There's action only if there is danger.

Howard Hawks