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Since you refuse to abide by the laws of the civilised world, we must consider ourselves absolved from our duty to obey you.

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

You can hear this line at 00:23:29.255 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- You see, the code specifically states that the...

(ALL MURMURING)

- Stand fast in the ranks.

- You speak to me of code? What code? The coward's code!

- What do you know of the soldier's code? Of Bushido? Nothing! You are unworthy of command!

- Since you refuse to abide by the laws of the civilised world, we must consider ourselves absolved from our duty to obey you.

- My officers will not do manual labour.

- We shall see.

- All enlisted prisoners to work.

(BLOWING WHISTLE)

- Sergeant major, take the men to work.

- Sir. Battalion, take up tools.

- Move to the left in columnar route. Left turn! A Company, by the right, quick march. Eyes right.

[...]

The Bridge on the River Kwai Sound Clip

The Bridge on the River Kwai Poster

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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