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- Back home I used to think I knew what the war was all about.
- And now?
- Now I'm not so sure. Everything seems such a waste.

16 seconds sound clip from the Battle Circus (1953) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:04:23 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Night.

- Finish your drink.

- You know, that episode of yours with the hand grenade... just a little above and beyond the call, wasn't it?

- Want to know something? I haven't got a thought in my head.

- Congratulations. You are now a veteran.

- Back home I used to think I knew what the war was all about.

- And now?

- Now I'm not so sure. Everything seems such a waste.

- Yeah. Yes, we can only get more of everything except time. Can't send home for more time.

(Distant explosions)

- You got a problem?

- Can't open my eyes.

- Do I look alright in the morning?

- You look fine in the morning.

- Do you believe in dreams?

- Only about lush women in black silk stockings.

[...]

Battle Circus (1953) Sound Clip

Battle Circus (1953) Poster

Memorable quotes from Battle Circus (1953 war film), with sound clips and sfx.

Actors: Humphrey Bogart (Major Jed Webbe), June Allyson (Lt. Ruth McCara), Keenan Wynn (Sgt. Orvil Statt), Robert Keith (Lt. Col. Hilary Whalters), Adele Longmire (Lt. Jane Franklin)

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