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That's for Colonel Nicholson to decide. As he pointed out, it's against the rules.

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

You can hear this line at 00:37:39.433 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- That is not all.

- Enlisted prisoners sabotaged the work. Yes, I have seen it.

- I could have them all shot.

- Then who would build your bridge?

- Besides, are you sure it's sabotage? Perhaps the men don't work well without their own officers to direct them.

- My officers will direct them. Your officers will work beside them.

- That's for Colonel Nicholson to decide. As he pointed out, it's against the rules.

- Do not speak to me of rules. This is war! This is not a game of cricket.

- He's mad, your colonel. Quite mad.

- Sit down, please. I have decided to allow you one visit to your colonel.

- Thank you.

- Tell him that if his officers will not work, I'll be forced to close the hospital, and your patients will work in their place.

- Many will die, and he will be responsible.

[...]

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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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