“This is a general courtmartial and we shall therefore dispense with...” – Judge, Paths of Glory ... Movie Quotes Database

Judge

This is a general courtmartial and we shall therefore dispense with unnecessary formalities. These men are charged with cowardice in the face of the enemy and will be tried for that offense... The indictment is lengthy and there's no point in reading it. The indictment is that the accused showed cowardice in the face of the enemy during the attack on the Ant Hill.

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