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?
6 seconds sound clip from the The Bridge on the River Kwai movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:27:31.339 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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[...]
- Well, it took a bit of doing because naturally your people couldn't identify you at first.
- You see, we've known about your actual rank for nearly a week.
- Your Navy's in an awkward position.
- In one sense, you're a blasted hero for making an escape through the jungle.
- I suppose that's why they were so happy to hand you over to us. You see?
- A simulated major. That figures.
- Well... As long as I'm hooked, I might as well volunteer.
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