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- Why don't you ask Saito for some of his men?
- Wouldn't dream of it.

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

You can hear this line at 01:47:51.933 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Clipton, we're facing a crisis.

- Yes, sir?

- I've just spoken with Reeves and Hughes and we're not going to finish the bridge on time.

- 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.

- You mean the officers are going to work on the bridge? Yes, I explained the situation to them and they volunteered to a man, but it's not enough.

- 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?

- Wouldn't dream of it.

- 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.

- Look here, sir. There's not a man in this hospital who doesn't belong there.

- Now, don't jump to conclusions. It's no reflection on you, but there are always a few malingerers out there.

- Be honest now. Keep an open mind, that's all I ask. Come along, let's see.

[...]

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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