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A simulated major. That figures.

4 seconds sound clip from the The Bridge on the River Kwai movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:27:55.404 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- In one sense, you're a blasted hero for making an escape through the jungle.

- But at the same time, they can't very well bring you home and give you the Navy Cross for impersonating an officer, can they?

- I suppose that's why they were so happy to hand you over to us. You see?

- Hot potato.

- As far as your present rank is concerned, we're fairly informal about those things in Force 316. So you'll have the simulated rank of major.

- A simulated major. That figures.

- Well... As long as I'm hooked, I might as well volunteer.

- Good Show!

- Oh, Colonel Green, sir.

- This is Major Shears. He has volunteered to go back and help me blow up the Kwai bridge.

- Really? Good show. Jolly good show, major!

[...]

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Famous quotes from the 1953 movie The Bridge on the River Kwai, featuring sound clips of the best lines and sfx.

Actors: Alec Guinness (Colonel Nicholson), Sessue Hayakawa (Colonel Saito), William Holden (Commander Shears), Jack Hawkins (Major Warden)

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