“You speak to me of code. What code? The coward's code. What do you...” – Saito, The Bridge on the River Kwai ... Movie Quotes Database

Saito

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.

Nicholson

Since you refuse to abide by the laws of the civilized world, we must consider ourselves absolved from our duty to obey you. My officers will not do manual labor.

Saito

We shall see. All English present prisoners to work!

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