We just haven't the manpower, that's all. I've asked the officers to lend a hand, and they've agreed, but even that won't do it.
5 seconds sound clip from the The Bridge on the River Kwai movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:47:40.755 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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[...]
- Well, there's always the unexpected, isn't there?
- Quinine.
- Well, we'll complete this later.
- Clipton, we're facing a crisis.
- I've just spoken with Reeves and Hughes and we're not going to finish the bridge on time.
- Yes, I explained the situation to them and they volunteered to a man, but it's not enough.
- Why don't you ask Saito for some of his men?
- No, this is our show. We must make the most of our own resources.
- As a matter of fact, that's why I came to talk to you about. The sick list.
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