The Hunley (1999 TV Movie)

Donald Sutherland: Gen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard

Quotes 

• Gen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard : And what about you, Dixon? What did you lose in this war besides a good chunk of your leg? Your wife. I do not wish to be... indiscreet, but I have heard the story. She was on a ferry boat that went down in the Tennessee River - hit by a torpedo... that drifted in from God knows where. How can you bear that?

  Lt. George Dixon : I read you lost your wife, sir. I'm sure it pains you to talk about that.

  Gen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard : On the contrary. It helped me to get rid of the trappings of sentiment. She died... giving birth to my daughter. Now, there's a test for you - a test for the strength of one's heart. There is this beautiful child - and she cost you the woman you love. Whatever you do... from that moment onwards, you are really just... marking time. Isn't that right, Dixon?

  Lt. George Dixon : Yes, sir.

  Gen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard : You know something, Dixon? You and I... we are... somewhat alike.

  Lt. George Dixon : Yeah, in what way, sir?

  Gen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard : We are both romantics... in an age of barbarians.