Here's a twofer - dialogue when another character is facing death, and dialogue when the speaker is facing death. BLADE RUNNER (1982) directed by Ridley Scott screenplay by Hampton Fancher and David Webb Peoples Batty: Quite an experience to live in fear, isn't it? That's what it is to be a slave. Batty: I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_saUN4j7Gw

Great, reassuring speech from Gandalf. Interesting because Gandalf has technically already died so knows what awaits them. LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING Directed by Peter Jackson Written by Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens Pippin: I didn't think it would end this way. Gandalf: End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path... One that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass... And then you see it. Pippin: What? Gandalf?... See what? Gandalf: White shores... and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise. Pippin: [smiling] Well, that isn't so bad. Gandalf: [softly] No... No it isn't. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoa4lGKxbw4

You could probably go with any version of the classic, but I've always been partial to this: http://youtu.be/ReyfzDXJvF8?t=1h30m45s And of course, there is this short and sweet one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00tN0IHvlVw William Wallace Freeeeeeeeedom!!! And this one - though not really facing death: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46GwJbrMghQ Andy Dufresne: Red. If you ever get out of here, do me a favor. Red: Sure, Andy. Anything. Andy Dufresne: There's a big hayfield up near Buxton. You know where Buxton is? Red: Well, there's... there's a lot of hayfields up there. Andy Dufresne: One in particular. It's got a long rock wall with a big oak tree at the north end. It's like something out of a Robert Frost poem. It's where I asked my wife to marry me. We went there for a picnic and made love under that oak and I asked and she said yes. Promise me, Red. If you ever get out... find that spot. At the base of that wall, you'll find a rock that has no earthly business in a Maine hayfield. Piece of black, volcanic glass. There's something buried under it I want you to have. Red: What, Andy? What's buried under there? Andy Dufresne: [turns to walk away] You'll have to pry it up... to see. This one, too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZzNlA9uZ0g Maude: [at her 80th birthday party] I couldn't imagine a lovelier farewell! Harold: Farewell? Maude: Oh, yes, dear... My 80th birthday. Harold: But you're not going anywhere... are you? Maude: [long pause] I took the tablets an hour ago. I'll be gone by midnight. Harold: [after a long pause] WHAT? (more to the scene but it wasn't on imdb) And you've GOT to love this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlBiLNN1NhQ I just love me some existentialism in film!

HEAT (1995) Director: Michael Mann Writer: Michael Mann Neil McCauley: Told you I'm never going back. Vincent Hanna: Yeah. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmpxIc1KB9I Amazing.

Deconstructing Harry (Woody Allen, 1997) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa8VrpDWpOU

"Love and Death" - Woody Allen Boris: The question is: have I learned anything about life? Only that... only that human beings are divided into mind and body. The mind embraces all the nobler aspirations, like poetry and philosophy, but the body has all the fun. The important thing, I think, is not to be bitter. You know, if it turns out that there IS a God, I don't think that He's evil. I think that the worst you can say about Him is that, basically, He's an underachiever. After all, you know, there are worse things in life than death. I mean, if you've ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman, you know exactly what I mean. The key here, I think, is to... to not think of death as an end, but think of it more as a very effective way of cutting down on your expenses. Regarding love, heh, you know, what can you say? It's not the quantity of your sexual relations that count. It's the quality. On the other hand, if the quantity drops below once every eight months, I would definitely look into it. Well, that's about it for me folks. Goodbye. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4huaX0UAFGM

Leaving Las Vegas (1995) by Mike Figgis. Based on the novel by John O’Brian. INT. BEN’S ROOM - NIGHT They are both in bed, drinking. SERA So, Ben, what brings you to Las Vegas? Business convention? They both laugh and Ben hands her the bottle. BEN No, I came here to drink... myself... you know... SERA To death? BEN Yes, that’s right. He looks at her, she at him, not sure whether to believe him or not. (later) Ben and Sera look at each other for a long time. BEN Sera... what you don’t understand is... SERA What? Ben is deeply troubled. He comes to a decision. BEN You can never... never... ask me to stop drinking. Do you understand? SERA (dead serious) I do. I really do. http://youtu.be/9WiiPrOtAFI

from Midnight Cowboy (1969) by Waldo Salt. Based on a novel by James Leo Herlihy. They ride for a moment in semi-darkness, Joe smoking, looking at the other people on the bus, brighter without the shades down. Joe turns, checking the blanket around Ratso, noticing that Ratso is sitting in a peculiarly stiff, awkward position. Joe leans over to straighten Ratso's head, blocking our view for a moment. Then Joe leans back, frowning, thoughtful. We still do not see Ratso's face. Joe rises slowly, starting forward in the bus... ... passing an older couple, a schoolgirl, two ladies with straw hats, a young man trying to read, pausing when he reaches... ... the DRIVER, staring out at the Sunshine Parkway with the Driver, leaning over so he won't have to speak too loudly. DRIVER Yes, sir? JOE, My friend's dead in the back seat. DRIVER Your friend's what in the back seat? JOE Dead. Dead as a doornail. DRIVER Is this some kind of... He glances at Joe, then pulls off the road and stands up. DRIVER (CONT'D) Okay, folks, everything's fine. Nothing to worry about. The passengers crane their necks as Joe follows the Driver to the rear of the bus. The passengers at the rear are staring ahead, trying not to see what is going on. The Driver touches Ratso, straightens, touches his hat, but doesn't remove it. DRIVER (CONT'D) Is he kin to you? Joe nods no. DRIVER (CONT'D) Don't you want to close his eyes? JOE Close them? DRIVER Just reach over and close them. That's all. Joe closes Ratso's eyes.

Green Mile, The (1999) Screenplay by Frank Darabont. From the novel by Stephen King. COFFEY You tell God the Father it was a kindness you done. (takes his hand) I know you hurtin' and worryin', I can feel it on you, but you oughtta quit on it now. Because I want it over and done. I do. Coffey hesitates--now he's the one trying to find the right words, trying to make Paul understand: COFFEY I'm tired, boss. Tired of bein' on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. Tired of not ever having me a buddy to be with, or tell me where we's coming from or going to, or why. Mostly I'm tired of people being ugly to each other. I'm tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world ever' day. There's too much of it. It's like pieces of glass in my head all the time. Can you understand? By now, Paul is blinking back tears. Softly: PAUL Yes, John. I think I can. BRUTAL There must be something we can do for you, John. There must be something you want. Coffey thinks about this long and hard, finally looks up. COFFEY I ain't never seen me a flicker http://youtu.be/083OMBnPA3c

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (many quotes about facing death, this one sums up Kirk) David Marcus: Lieutenant Saavik was right: You never have faced death. Kirk: No. Not like this. I haven't faced death. I've cheated death. I've tricked my way out of death and patted myself on the back for my ingenuity. I know nothing. David Marcus: You knew enough to tell Saavik that how we face death is at least as important as how we face life. Kirk: Just words. David Marcus: But good words. That's where ideas begin. Maybe you should listen to them. I was wrong about you. And I'm sorry. Kirk: Is that what you came here to say? David Marcus: Mainly. And also that I'm proud - very proud - to be your son. http://movieclips.com/JYoe-star-trek-the-wrath-of-khan-movie-father-and-son/

How about a humorous one? From Young Frankenstein... Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Love is the only thing that can save this poor creature, and I am going to convince him that he is loved even at the cost of my own life. No matter what you hear in there, no matter how cruelly I beg you, no matter how terribly I may scream, do not open this door or you will undo everything I have worked for. Do you understand? Do not open this door. Inga: Yes, Doctor. Igor: Nice working with ya. [Dr. Frederick Frankenstein goes into the room with The Monster. The Monster wakes up] Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Let me out. Let me out of here. Get me the hell out of here. What's the matter with you people? I was joking! Don't you know a joke when you hear one? HA-HA-HA-HA. Jesus Christ, get me out of here! Open this goddamn door or I'll kick your rotten heads in! Mommy! Link to the Trailer... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW2IvGBh9EI

I like the humorous angle. When I saw the topic, this is the first thing I thought of: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoBTsMJ4jNk The following passage starts at 3:23, but the whole thing is worth watching. Katzenberg: Let me tell you something, Mr Death... Grim Reaper: You do not understand! Katzenberg: Just one moment. I would like to express on behalf of everyone here, what a really unique experience this is... Jeremy: Hear hear. Angela: Yes, we're *so* delighted that you dropped in, Mr Death... Katzenberg: Can I finish please... Debbie: Mr Death... is there an after-life? Katzenberg: Dear, if you could just wait please a moment... Angela: Are you sure you wouldn't like some sherry? Katzenberg: Angela, I'd like just to say at this time... Grim Reaper: Be quiet! Katzenberg: Can I just say this at this time, please... Grim Reaper: Silence!!! I have come for you. [Pause as this sinks in. Sidelong glance. A stifled fart.] Angela: ... You mean to... Grim Reaper: ... Take you away. That is my purpose. I am Death. Geoffrey: Well that's cast rather a gloom over the evening hasn't it? Katzenberg: I don't see it that way, Geoff. Let me tell you what I think we're dealing with here, a potentially positive learning experience... Grim Reaper: Shut up! Shut up you American. You always talk, you Americans, you talk and you talk and say 'Let me tell you something' and 'I just wanna say this', Well you're dead now, so shut up.

Same link as above from Monty Python's The Meaning of Life Angela: Who is it, darling? Geoffrey: It's a Mr Death or something... he's come about the reaping? [To Reaper.] I don't think we need any at the moment.

Great suggestions all. Have a tough time narrowing it down to seven, but those that don't make the cut, I'll feature on Sunday in a Greatest Hits post. Thanks for your deadly ideas!

WATERSHIP DOWN.(1978) Someone once said even if a film is about rabbits it's really about humans. Black Rabbit: Hazel... Hazel... you know me, don't you? Hazel: I don't know. [the apparition reveals himself to be the Black Rabbit, and Hazel gasps] Hazel: Yes, my lord. I know you. Black Rabbit: I've come to ask if you'd like to join my Owsla. We shall be glad to have you, and I know you'd like it. You've been feeling tired, haven't you? If you're ready, we might go along now. [Hazel looks at all the younger rabbits of Watership Down] Black Rabbit: You needn't worry about them. They'll be all right, and thousands like them. If you come along now, I'll show you what I mean. To share this quote, copy and paste the following link into an email, instant message or webpage.

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"Once more into the fray Into the last good fight I'll ever know. Live or die on this day Live or die on this day." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3gDTC_7IF4&feature=related