Torn Allegiance (1984)

Shelagh Holliday: Ma van Elst

Quotes 

• Pte. Stan Archer : [outside the barricade, rogue pretending:]  I'm sorry to disturb you so late, Mum. I'm afraid I've had to shoot my two men. You might have heard the shots. And I've lost my way.

  Maria : [inside, Ma Van Elst tries to contain Maria]  But it's the officer!

  Ma van Elst : Don't...!

  Pte. Stan Archer : All I need for the night is a little food...

  Pte. Watts : And the little *girl!* Give us the girl, Granny!

  Pte. Stan Archer : Yeah, Grandma! You can keep the pregnant one for yourself!

  [boisterous laughter as they try to force down the door] 

• Lt. Harry Wyckham : [after near-rape incident at riverside]  I give you my word, Mum, that these men will be severely punished.

  Ma van Elst : Your word? Never again will I trust *the word* of an Englishman!