The Sea Chase (1955)

John Wayne: Capt. Karl Ehrlich

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• Capt. Karl Ehrlich : What do you suggest that I do?

  Counsel General Hepke : The Rockhampton is due in Valparaiso tomorrow. There's not a chance that you can leave.

  Capt. Karl Ehrlich : I'll take my chances with the British. They won't waste a warship watching this harbor for long.

  Counsel General Hepke : Very well, Captain. If you insist. Seamanship is your forte. But I beg to remind you, propaganda's mine. If I assist you, you must help me.

  Capt. Karl Ehrlich : I won't lie for you.

  Counsel General Hepke : Of course not! I wouldn't think of asking you to lie. You haven't had the necessary diplomatic training.

• Capt. Karl Ehrlich : Don't confuse sincerity of purpose with success.

• Capt. Karl Ehrlich : Did anyone ever tell you that you're beautiful when you're angry?

• Capt. Karl Ehrlich : We'll burn this ship in her own fires!

• Capt. Karl Ehrlich : One thing at a time, Mr. Kirshner. I think you're well indoctrinated in the game of follow the leader.