Robert Forster credited as playing...
Cmdr. Jeff Selkirk
- John McKenzie: I propose a deal. If your admiral will call off this ill-advised rescue mission, I will deliver this packet to you immediately.
- Cmdr. Jeff Selkirk: Otherwise?
- John McKenzie: Otherwise, I will reveal its contents to the entire world.
- Cmdr. Jeff Selkirk: Mr. McKenzie, you're a great man, sir. A lesser man could never have done what you've done and hold it all together as long as you have. However, your bargain is beneath contempt. The President of the United States will reject it. Admiral Sloan will reject it. And I for them, here and now, reject it.
- Ronald Bentley: [explaining his reason for staying behind] You people mentioned you watched my old films on television. That was the real me... young, vibrant, everybody's hero. The way I want to be remembered. Every good actor knows when it's time to get off. But, do let my agent know, will you, old chap?
- Cmdr. Jeff Selkirk: Yes, sir. The William Morris Agency.
- Ronald Bentley: You remembered! I always did have trouble with my lines. Much preferred swordplay.