The Cruel Sea (1953)
John Warner: Baker
Quotes
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Lockhart : [at the mess table] Getting rattled, John?
Morell : Well, whatever we do, these damn U-boats seem to get through the screen every time. We lost almost half our convoy and an escort and are almost two days from Gibralter.
[he gags with disgust;]
Morell : It's an odd thing to think if nothing else happens, this is probably the worst convoy in the history of sea warfare.
Lockhart : [trying to be comforting] Something to tell your grandchildren.
Morell : Yes, indeed, in fact, if you can guarantee I will have grandchildren, I shall recover my spirits immediately.
Baker : But how can he guarantee you'll have grandchildren?
Morell : [angrily] Well, if they're as stupid as you are, I hope I don't have any!
Baker : [taken aback at the outburst] Oh, I say...
Baker : [he eats without further response]