He, he seems so innocent. Almost deliberately naive.
Beth Horman Is that so bad?
Is that so good?
Beth Horman You raised him.
Played by Sissy Spacek 
Missing (1982) · 20 quotes
Missing (1982) · 20 quotes
2nd most-quoted character in Missing (1982): in 7 of its 20 quotes
Most scenes with: Ed Horman (6)
Scenes with Beth Horman
7 scenes Beth Horman Beth Horman Beth Horman And what are the basics? God, country and Wall Street?
You know what I mean.
Beth Horman I know, I know. God bless our way of life!
Oh, a very good way of life it is, young lady, no matter how much people like you and Charles try to tear it down with your sloppy idealism. I can no longer abide the young people of our country who live off their parents and the fat of the land and then they find nothing better to do than whine and complain.
This past week I've felt like, erm, my heart has been torn out of me.
Beth Horman It's okay.
I feel very guilty.
Beth Horman Hey, Charlie always says guilt is like fear. It's given to us for survival., not destruction.
Oh. Beth, for what it's worth, I think you are one of the most courageous people I have ever met.
Now, erm, I owe you an apology.
Beth Horman No, you don't.
No, no, no. Well, for a long time now I've sold you short. Both of you. I don't really know why. Unless it's because I'm getting old. And I'm very stubborn.
Beth Horman They give me the same song and dance over and over again. He could be hurt or - tortured. They don't give a goddamn about him.
Oh look, really, I don't want to hear any of your anti-Establishment paranoia! I certainly get enough of that from my son.
U.S. Ambassador
So, you see, Mr. Horman, the hiding theory seems to be the most viable, at least for the present.
Beth Horman That's dumb. If he were in hiding, he'd call me and let me know he was all right.
Colonel Clay
Maybe he can't. There have been a lot of civilian accidents and injuries.
Beth Horman No shit, Sherlock.
Why aren't you cooperating with them?
Beth Horman I am cooperating with them. I've been cooperating for two weeks, Ed! I'm sick and tired of getting **** around by these people, that's why!
