Anton Chigurh’s intense encounter with the farmer. Airport or Airstip?
Anton Chigurh’s chilling demand to “remove the chickens” in No Country for Old Men (2007) captures his menacing control in a fleeting but unforgettable moment. Here’s the exact transcript of this iconic airstrip scene.
What’s the problem there, neighbor?
That’ll suck some power.
Over time.
– You from around here?
– Alpine. Born and bred.
Here ya go.
– What airport would you use?
– Well? Airport or airstrip?
– Airport.
– Well, where ya goin’?
– I don’t know.
– Just lightin’ out for the territories, huh?
Brother, I been there.
Well…
There’s airstrips.
The airport is El Paso.
You want some place specific you might could
be better off just drivin’ to Dallas.
Not have to connect.
– You gonna clamp them, buddy?
– Can you get those chicken crates out of the bed?
What’re you talkin’ about?