Kirk Douglas credited as playing...
Eddington
- Commander Paul Eddington: Old Rock of Ages, we've got ourselves another war. A gut bustin', mother-lovin' Navy war.
- Captain Rockwell Torrey: A fast ship going in harm's way - a lousy situation, Commander Eddington.
- Commander Paul Eddington: Lousy!
- Captain Paul Eddington: Lieutenant, I don't know the situation between you and your father, but let me tell you this: Bums like your friend Owynn are with us always, like bad weather. But sailors like your old man only happen once in a while
- Ensign Jere Torrey: I'm afraid I cannot accept your evaluation of Commander Owynn.
- Captain Paul Eddington: Well , I'm afraid I cannot accept you as Rock Torrey's son. I think somebody got in there ahead of him.
- Ensign Jere Torrey: Now wait a minute, Eddington!
- Captain Paul Eddington: *Captain* Eddington. Yes?
- Col. Gregory: Sir, I can't put up all of my men unless we get at least five more transports.
- Rear Admiral Rock Torrey: Well, aren't there any more R4D's on Tulabonne?
- Col. Gregory: Yes, but they're held in reserve.
- Captain Paul Eddington: Reserve! What... for?
- Col. Gregory: That's the way Admiral Broderick has things organized.
- Captain Paul Eddington: What happens if an R4D conks out?
- Col. Gregory: Tulabonne sends us a spare until we get it fixed.
- Captain Paul Eddington: Five of 'em just conked out, Gregg.
- Commander Egan Powell: Let's relay the sad news to Broderick!
- Rear Admiral Rock Torrey: Mr. Canfil, you seem to have fallen in among thieves!
- Clayton Canfil, Australian Coastwatcher: It does seem so, Admiral, I'm very happy to say!
- Commander Egan Powell: Gottlieb! Tuthill!
- [as Gottlieb and Tuthill leave the washroom, Powell takes out a quarter, tosses it, and covers it on his arm]
- Captain Paul Eddington: Heads.
- Commander Egan Powell: [uncovers the quarter and inspects it, laughing] Good-bye, Commander! Enjoy it!
- [Exit]
- Cmdr. Neal Owynn: Now what do you suppose he meant by that?
- Captain Paul Eddington: Well, aren't you going with Broderick?
- Cmdr. Neal Owynn: Why, no, I...
- Captain Paul Eddington: I think you are.
- Cmdr. Neal Owynn: Now wait a m...
- Captain Paul Eddington: [slaps Owynne backhanded] Now I don't care how you do it, but you'd better be on that plane with Broderick - unless you want to be buried on the island of Gavabutu.
- Cmdr. Neal Owynn: You can't do that to m...
- Captain Paul Eddington: [forehand slap] I *am* doing it. We've got a job here, and neither you nor Broderick nor anybody else is going to screw it up. Understand?
- [Another forehand slap]
- Captain Paul Eddington: Hmm? And take this punk with you.
- [Exit]
- Cmdr. Neal Owynn: I'll have him court-martialled - striking a fellow officer. And you saw it! I didn't hit him back.
- [looks at his cut lip in a hand mirror]
- Ensign Jere Torrey: I didn't see anything!
- Cmdr. Neal Owynn: What do you mean, you didn't see anything?
- Ensign Jere Torrey: As far as I'm concerned, a coconut fell through the roof and hit you in the mouth. So you better figure out some excuse to get us on that plane with Broderick.
- Cmdr. Neal Owynn: How'd you like to be transferred back to PT Boats, fella? 'Cause one word from me to Broderick and you're on your way!
- Ensign Jere Torrey: Say the word!
- [exit, leaving Owynne to look at his cut lip again]
- Captain Rockwell Torrey: If you can hold a razor in that hand, you might shave before you come topside.
- Commander Paul Eddington: Aye, aye, Father Torrey.
- Sailor: [as Eddington takes off on his recon flight] Sir! How shall I log this flight?
- Captain Paul Eddington: Joy ride with the Chief of Staff!