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You see, the code specifically states that the...

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

You can hear this line at 00:22:51.963 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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[...]

- Bradley, back in your place.

- I must call your attention, Colonel Saito to Article 27 of the Geneva Convention.

- Belligerents may employ as workmen prisoners of war who are physically fit, other than officers...

- Give me the book.

- By all means. You read English, I take it?

- Do you read Japanese?

- I'm sorry, no. But if it's a matter of precise translation, I'm sure that can be arranged.

- You see, the code specifically states that the...

(ALL MURMURING)

- Stand fast in the ranks.

- You speak to me of code? What code? The coward's code!

- What do you know of the soldier's code? Of Bushido? Nothing! You are unworthy of command!

- Since you refuse to abide by the laws of the civilised world, we must consider ourselves absolved from our duty to obey you.

[...]

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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