The Undefeated (1969 film)

The Undefeated is a 1969 American Western and Civil War-era film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and starring John Wayne and Rock Hudson. The film portrays events surrounding the French Imperial intervention in Mexico during the 1860s period of the neighboring American Civil War. Dialogue [Colonel John Henry Thomas and two other U.S. Army cavalry troopers ride in under flag of truce, approaching the battered remnants of a Confederate Army infantry unit] CS Sergeant: I be a sergeant, sir; can I be of any service to y'all? Colonel John Henry Thomas: I'd like to speak to your commanding officer. CS Sergeant: [to another Confederate soldier] Who be givin' orders today, Jim? [A Confederate officer comes forward, addressing Col. Thomas] CS Major: Yes, sir? Col. Thomas: Major, I've just received word that Lee surrendered to Grant three days ago. CS Major: Yes, sir. Col. Thomas: You knew it? CS Major: We received word yesterday. Col. Thomas: I don't think you understand, Major; the war is over. CS Major: No, sir. Col. Thomas: Are you telling me that you intend to keep fighting? CS Major: Haven't we just proven it? Col. Thomas: But why? CS Major: Cause this is our land. And you're on it. Col. Thomas: We're all Americans. CS Major: Yes, sir. And that's always been the saddest part about it. Col. Thomas: Good day, sir. [Col. Thomas and the two men riding with him go to leave; the Confederate officer reaches out, offering his hand] CS Major: Colonel- thank you for your courtesy.