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I can think of a lot of things to call Saito, but reasonable, that's a new one.

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

You can hear this line at 00:17:57.919 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Actually, I raised that very point with Colonel what's-his-name?

- Saito.

- I think he understands the situation now.

- Is that so?

- Yes. I must say he seems quite a reasonable type.

- Well, I must be pushing on. There's an officers' meeting at 7:00. Give me a list of your requirements.

- Yes, sir.

- Anything we can do?

- No, thank you, sir.

- What is it?

- Never mind.

- Go on, say it.

- I can think of a lot of things to call Saito, but reasonable, that's a new one.

- Perhaps Colonel Nicholson defines the word differently.

- Any other points?

- By your leave, sir?

- About the escape committee, sir. I've had a talk with Commander Shears...

- There won't be any escape committee.

- I don't understand, sir. Lieutenant Jennings has a plan.

- Yes, yes, I'm sure Jennings has a plan.

- But escape? Where? Into this jungle? That fellow, Saito, is right. No need for barbed wire here. One chance in 100 of survival.

[...]

The Bridge on the River Kwai Sound Clip

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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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