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Three men killed, and to what end?

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

You can hear this line at 00:42:44.446 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Everybody in the hospital contributed one piece. Reynolds stole the coconut.

- We'll be able to get you a little something from time to time. We've bribed one of your guards.

- Goodbye, sir. And good luck.

- Many thanks.

- Did you say that American chap was killed?

- Yes, sir. Shot and drowned.

- It's insane to plan escapes.

- Three men killed, and to what end?

- Here. Here is where we must win through.

- The doc just looked at us and shook his head. Whatever that means.

- Means only one thing: The colonel won't give in.

- Well?

- It's like this. Colonel Nicholson won't give in to force. It's a question of principle.

- As medical officer, I must protest at the way he's being treated. It's a wonder he's still alive.

[...]

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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