The Bridge on the River Kwai

00:55:52,266 --> 00:55:53,517 Do you understand that? 550 00:55:53,767 --> 00:55:56,395 Major clipton did mention something to that point. 551 00:55:56,603 --> 00:55:59,106 That won't solve your problem. 552 00:55:59,356 --> 00:56:01,775 I'm sure we can arrive at a proper solution. 553 00:56:02,025 --> 00:56:03,652 Please sit down. 554 00:56:06,864 --> 00:56:10,284 Now, tell me, colonel... 555 00:56:10,784 --> 00:56:14,288 Do you or do you not agree that the first job of an officer is command? 556 00:56:14,580 --> 00:56:16,456 - Of course. - Good. 557 00:56:20,168 --> 00:56:22,170 [Groans then coughs] 558 00:56:22,796 --> 00:56:24,715 Take this bridge of yours. 559 00:56:25,424 --> 00:56:27,634 It's quite an enormous undertaking. 560 00:56:27,801 --> 00:56:29,803 And to be frank, I have grave doubts... 561 00:56:29,970 --> 00:56:31,972 Whether your lieutenant what's-his-name... 562 00:56:32,264 --> 00:56:34,099 - Miura. - Miura. Hmm. 563 00:56:35,225 --> 00:56:38,896 Is capable of tackling a job of such importance. 564 00:56:39,980 --> 00:56:44,484 On the other hand, I have officers, Reeves and Hughes, for instance... 565 00:56:44,985 --> 00:56:48,488 Who have built Bridges all over India. 566 00:56:49,615 --> 00:56:51,199 The men respect them. 567 00:56:51,450 --> 00:56:55,120 It's essential for an officer to have that respect, I'm sure you'll agree. 568 00:56:55,329 --> 00:56:56,997 If he loses it, he ceases to command. 569 00:56:57,164 --> 00:57:00,167 And what happens then? Demoralization and chaos. 570 00:57:00,417 --> 00:57:03,921 A pretty poor commander I would be if I allowed that to happen to my men. 571 00:57:04,171 --> 00:57:05,881 Perhaps you are not aware... 572 00:57:06,048 --> 00:57:09,301 That the bridge is now under my personal command. 573 00:57:09,635 --> 00:57:13,305 Really? And may I ask, are you satisfied with the work? 574 00:57:13,513 --> 00:57:15,849 - I am not! - You've proved my point. 575 00:57:16,099 --> 00:57:18,310 I hate the British! 576 00:57:18,518 --> 00:57:21,688 You are defeated, but you have no shame. 577 00:57:21,939 --> 00:57:24,358 You are stubborn, but have no pride. 578 00:57:24,608 --> 00:57:27,611 You endure, but you have no courage. 579 00:57:27,861 --> 00:57:29,613 I hate the British! 580 00:57:30,697 --> 00:57:32,616 Pointless, going on like this. 581 00:57:32,866 --> 00:57:34,117 Stay there! 582 00:57:36,161 --> 00:57:38,705 [Shouts in Japanese] 583 00:57:38,872 --> 00:57:40,248 [Man speaks in Japanese] 584 00:57:48,048 --> 00:57:51,218 [Speaking in Japanese] 585 00:58:03,563 --> 00:58:07,818 [♪♪♪] 586 01:00:13,318 --> 01:00:15,320 [Men shouting in Japanese] 587 01:00:26,998 --> 01:00:30,919 [Speaking in Japanese] 588 01:01:11,084 --> 01:01:13,336 Stand down. Stand down! 589 01:01:22,846 --> 01:01:25,348 Battalion, attention! 590 01:02:05,305 --> 01:02:08,099 Battalion, stand at ease. 591 01:02:10,560 --> 01:02:12,145 Please... 592 01:02:13,313 --> 01:02:16,316 Do you know what is the date today, colonel? 593 01:02:16,775 --> 01:02:18,276 I'm afraid I've lost count. 594 01:02:18,526 --> 01:02:21,321 It's the anniversary of our great victory... 595 01:02:21,529 --> 01:02:24,282 - Over Russia in 1905. - Oh, yes. 596 01:02:24,532 --> 01:02:28,662 Throughout east Asia, we are celebrating this date. 597 01:02:28,912 --> 01:02:30,747 In honor of this occasion... 598 01:02:30,997 --> 01:02:33,667 I have given your troops a day of rest. 599 01:02:33,959 --> 01:02:35,168 Many thanks. 600 01:02:35,460 --> 01:02:38,463 I am declaring a general amnesty. 601 01:02:38,672 --> 01:02:42,175 You and your officers may return to your quarters. 602 01:02:42,467 --> 01:02:44,678 As part of this amnesty... 603 01:02:45,095 --> 01:02:50,183 It will not be necessary for officers to do manual labor. 604 01:02:53,311 --> 01:02:57,816 [♪♪♪] 605 01:03:05,156 --> 01:03:07,158 [Shouts in Japanese] 606 01:03:20,463 --> 01:03:21,715 He's done it! 607 01:03:21,881 --> 01:03:23,883 [♪♪♪] 608 01:03:25,844 --> 01:03:29,055 [Men cheering] 609 01:03:41,651 --> 01:03:43,653 [Chattering and whistling] 610 01:04:54,307 --> 01:04:56,309 [Sobbing] 611 01:04:56,476 --> 01:04:58,478 [Cheering continues] 612 01:05:44,732 --> 01:05:46,985 - Somebody deserves a medal, sir. - Hmm. 613 01:05:58,830 --> 01:06:00,665 How many men in your party, corporal? 614 01:06:00,832 --> 01:06:02,792 Well, I don't really know, sir. 615 01:06:03,042 --> 01:06:05,170 - You don't know? - Well, sir, 12, usually... 616 01:06:05,378 --> 01:06:08,715 But, well, one of the men took sick very suddenly this morning, sir... 617 01:06:08,882 --> 01:06:12,302 And, well, it took three or maybe four of the others to help him to hospital, sir. 618 01:06:14,179 --> 01:06:15,597 And, uh... 619 01:06:15,76...