- My orders are to complete the bridge by the 12th day of May. Time is short. I have only 12 weeks more.
- No doubt.
8 seconds sound clip from the The Bridge on the River Kwai movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:53:54.895 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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[...]
- I spent three years in London, you know. I studied at the London Polytechnic.
- Cheers.
- Sorry.
- Perhaps.
- I must tell you, Colonel, I intend to make a full report of your activities in this camp.
- I do not think you quite realise my position. I must carry out my orders.
- Therefore, I am compelled to use all available personnel.
- But no officers, except in an administrative capacity.
- But officers are working along the entire railway. You know it. I know it.
- I'm not responsible for the actions of other commanding officers. Personally, I'm appalled.
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