The Japanese army cannot have idle mouths to feed.
6 seconds sound clip from the The Bridge on the River Kwai movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:12:35.573 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- In the name of His Imperial Majesty I welcome you.
- You British prisoners have been chosen to build a bridge across the River Kwai.
- It will be pleasant work, requiring skill. And officers will work as well as men.
- The Japanese army cannot have idle mouths to feed.
- If you work hard, you will be treated well. But if you do not work hard, you will be punished.
- We are an island in the jungle. Escape is impossible. You would die.
- Today, you rest. Tomorrow, you'll begin.
- Let me remind you of General Yamashita's motto: 'Be happy in your work.' Dismissed.
[...]
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