Paths of Glory

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00:00:15 [Roaring]
00:01:36 [Man Narrating] War began between
00:01:41 Five weeks later,
00:01:44 to within 18 miles of Paris.
00:01:47 There, the battered French miraculously
00:01:51 - and in a series
00:01:53 - Drove the Germans back.
00:01:56 The front was stabilized...
00:01:57 then shortly afterwards developed
00:02:00 of heavily fortified trenches...
00:02:02 zigzagging their way 500 miles...
00:02:04 from the English Channel
00:02:08 By 1916, after two grislyyears
00:02:12 the battle lines had changed very little.
00:02:15 Successful attacks were measured
00:02:19 and paid for in lives
00:02:25 General Broulard, sir.
00:02:27 - [Laughing]
00:02:29 Paul, wonderful seeing you again.
00:02:32 Well, this is splendid. It's superb.
00:02:35 It's grand, very grand.
00:02:38 Well, I've tried to create
00:02:41 Well, you've succeeded marvelously.
00:02:43 - Oh! [Laughing]
00:02:45 You're much too kind, George.
00:02:47 - Sit down, George.
00:02:49 I really haven't done very much. The place
00:02:55 Paul, I've come to see you
00:02:58 It's top secret and must go no further
00:03:02 and not to him
00:03:04 Ofcourse.
00:03:06 A group ofarmies is forming on this front
00:03:09 Headquarters is determined
00:03:11 - Why are you smiling?
00:03:14 I thought forjust a moment I knew
00:03:17 I never knew you were a mind reader.
00:03:21 - Something about the "Anthill."
00:03:24 Well, it is a key position.
00:03:28 To be perfectly honest,
00:03:30 You know, there's nothing really secret
00:03:33 - Well, what do you think?
00:03:37 They've held on to it for a year now...
00:03:39 and it looks as though they'll hold on to it
00:03:41 Paul, I have formal orders
00:03:44 - That's the day after tomorrow.
00:03:48 I don't imagine I'd be here
00:03:51 [Chuckles] Paul, ifthere's one man
00:03:56 It's out ofthe question, George.
00:04:00 My division was cut to pieces.
00:04:02 What's left of it is in no position
00:04:06 I'm sorry, but that's the truth.
00:04:09 Well, Paul, there was something else
00:04:12 However, I'm sure that you'll misunderstand
00:04:15 - What was it?
00:04:18 You'd be bound to misunderstand.
00:04:20 However, as your friend,
00:04:24 What are you trying to say, George?
00:04:25 Paul, talk around headquarters is that you
00:04:30 - The 12th Corps?
00:04:33 Now, I've pushed it all I can.
00:04:35 The 12th Corps needs a fighting general,
00:04:38 Now, we both know
00:04:40 foryou to refuse this assignment
00:04:43 No one would question your opinion.
00:04:45 They'd simply get someone else
00:04:48 So you shouldn't let this
00:04:54 - Oh, I'm sorry. Have a cognac?
00:05:01 George, I'm responsible
00:05:06 What is my ambition against that?
00:05:09 What is my reputation
00:05:12 My men come first ofall, George,
00:05:15 I know that they do.
00:05:17 You see, George, those men know
00:05:20 That goes without saying.
00:05:22 The life ofone ofthose soldiers
00:05:24 than all the stars and decorations
00:05:28 So...
00:05:30 you think this attack is absolutely beyond
00:05:34 I didn't say that, George.
00:05:37 Nothing is beyond those men,
00:05:41 Paul, I don't want to push you into it
00:05:44 Don't worry, George.
00:05:49 Ofcourse, artillery would make
00:05:52 - What artillery support can you give me?
00:05:55 What about replacements?
00:05:57 We'll see what we can do, but I feel sure
00:06:01 - Mightjust do it.
00:06:03 I knew that I was right to come to you.
00:06:07 - Now, as far as that star is concerned —
00:06:11 - Lfanything, it would sway me the other way.
00:06:15 Now, when do you say
00:06:17 No later than the day after tomorrow.
00:06:19 Wejust might do it.
00:06:43 Hello there, soldier.
00:06:46 - Yes, sir.
00:06:48 Sir, Private Ferol, Company "A."
00:06:50 - Uh-huh. Are you married, Private?
00:06:52 - Well, I'll bet your mother's proud ofyou.
00:06:54 - Well, carry on, Private, and good luck to you.
00:06:57 Yes, sir. Thankyou, sir.
00:07:04 - Good morning, General.
00:07:06 Hello there, soldier.
00:07:09 - Yes, sir.
00:07:12 Well, that's the way.
00:07:14 You be good to it,
00:07:17 Yes, sir.
00:07:21 [Chuckles]
00:07:24 - Carry on.
00:07:39 [Explosion]
00:07:52 Hello there, soldier.
00:07:54 Ready to kill more Germans?
00:07:58 Well, is everything all right, soldier?
00:08:00 All right? Yes, sir, I'm all right.
00:08:03 Aha. Good fellow.
00:08:06 - Married? Me, married?
00:08:10 - Yes. Have you got a wife?
00:08:13 Sir, he's a bit shell-shocked.
00:08:15 I beg your pardon, Sergeant.
00:08:21 - Have you got a wife, soldier?
00:08:24 My wife. Yes, I have a wife.
00:08:27 I'm never gonna see her again.
00:08:30 Get a grip on yourself!
00:08:32 - I am a coward, sir.
00:08:34 Sergeant, I want you to arrange
00:08:38 I won't have other brave men
00:08:41 - Yes, sir.
00:08:47 You were right, sir. This sort ofthing
00:08:51 You know, General,
00:08:53 have an incalculable effect
00:08:56 In fact, I think the fighting spirit
00:08:58 No, no, Major.
00:09:01 [Both Chuckling]
00:09:04 [Machine Gun Fire In Distance]
00:09:08 The general is coming, sir.
00:09:15 [Machine Gun Fire Continues]
00:09:25 - Always a pleasure to see you, Colonel.
00:09:28 It's our privilege entirely.
00:09:30 - Well, quite a neat little spot you have here.
00:09:33 I reserve comment on the neatness, sir,
00:09:36 - [Laughs]
00:09:39 More than enough for me.
00:09:42 Like to be on my feet.
00:09:45 I can vouch for that, Colonel.
00:09:47 I can hardly get the general behind a desk
00:09:50 Well, that's the way I am, you know, Dax.
00:09:52 I can't understand these armchair officers...
00:09:55 fellows trying to fight a war
00:09:58 waving papers at the enemy...
00:10:00 worrying about whether a mouse
00:10:03 I don't know, General. If I had the choice
00:10:06 I think I'd take the mice every time.
00:10:08 You'll never make me believe that, Colonel.
00:10:10 Seriously though, ifa man's a ninny...
00:10:12 let him put on a dress
00:10:15 But if he wants to be a soldier,
00:10:18 He's got to fight, and he can't do that
00:10:21 That's my credo.
00:10:23 I think I have to agree with you,
00:10:27 [Major] And you've never failed
00:10:29 - I imagine you'd like
00:10:31 - [Machine Gun Fire]
00:10:34 The Anthill. About as good a view
00:10:37 [Laughs]
00:10:40 [Laughing]
00:10:42 - [Machine Gun Fire In Distance]
00:10:45 Ah. Yeah.
00:10:48 Well, I've seen
00:10:52 Much, much worse.
00:10:59 Well, not something we can grab
00:11:03 but certainly pregnable.
00:11:05 - Sounds kind ofodd, though, doesn't it?
00:11:08 Well, like something to do
00:11:11 [Chuckling] Oh, yes. Quite. You're right
00:11:14 Even sharper than usual.
00:11:16 But we mustn't forget,
00:11:20 - Ofcourse, General.
00:11:24 Tell me, Colonel, how did your relief
00:11:24 Tell me, Colonel, how did your relief
00:11:27 We drew some artillery.
00:11:30 Yes, I noticed it on the road in.
00:11:32 Utterly inexcusable. Stupid.
00:11:34 All swarmed together like a bunch offlies,
00:11:37 [Chuckles]
00:11:39 They get in a tight spot under heavy fire,
00:11:43 Herd instinct, I suppose.
00:11:46 Kind ofa human sort ofthing,
00:11:48 or don't you make a distinction
00:11:50 Oh, yes, uh, very regrettable, ofcourse.
00:11:54 Uh, Major, would you be kind enough
00:11:57 Yes, sir. Ofcourse.
00:12:00 Colonel.
00:12:02 - [Bullets Whistling]
00:12:06 Well, Colonel, what do you think of it?
00:12:09 - What do I think ofwhat, sir?
00:12:12 Colonel, your regiment
00:12:17 You know the condition of my men, sir.
00:12:19 Oh, naturally, men are going to have to
00:12:22 They absorb bullets and shrapnel...
00:12:24 and by doing so make it possible
00:12:27 - What support will we have?
00:12:31 What sort ofcasualties
00:12:34 Hmm, say, five percent killed
00:12:37 That's a very generous allowance.
00:12:39 Ten percent more
00:12:41 and 20% more getting through the wire.
00:12:44 That leaves 65%
00:12:47 Let's say another 25%
00:12:52 We're still left with a force
00:12:55 General, you're saying that more
00:12:58 Yes, it's a terrible price to pay, Colonel...
00:13:01 but we will have the Anthill.
00:13:03 - But will we, sir?
00:13:07 All France is depending on you.
00:13:13 Am I amusing you, Colonel?
00:13:16 I'm not a bull, General. I don't need a flag
00:13:19 I don't think I like your comparison
00:13:23 I meant nothing disrespectful
00:13:25 Patriotism may be old-fashioned,
00:13:28 Not everyone has always thought so.
00:13:30 SamuelJohnson had something else
00:13:32 And what was that, may I ask?
00:13:35 - Nothing really.
00:13:37 Well, sir, nothing really important.
00:13:39 Colonel, when I ask a question,
00:13:41 - Now, who was this man?
00:13:44 All right. Now, what did he
00:13:46 He said it was the last refuge
00:13:49 I'm sorry. I meant nothing personal.
00:13:52 You're tired, Dax. You're very tired.
00:13:55 It's you who are exhausted, not your men.
00:13:58 And it's my fault. I've given you
00:14:01 - You need rest. You need it badly.
00:14:04 And you never would either. Therefore, you're
00:14:07 As from right now,
00:14:10 General,
00:14:13 Not to you, Dax. Foryou.
00:14:16 The good of my men, sir?
00:14:18 Lfa commanding officer lacks confidence,
00:14:22 Naturally, I don't want to relieve you,
00:14:26 Not once have you said
00:14:32 We'll take the Anthill.
00:14:36 Lfany soldiers in the world can take it...
00:14:39 we'll take the Anthill.
00:14:41 And when you do,
00:15:00 Corporal Paris and Private Lejeune
00:15:04 - You tookyour time about it.
00:15:07 We had to alert the sentries.
00:15:09 All right. You men, at ease.
00:15:11 This is a reconnaissance patrol —
00:15:15 identification of bodies.
00:15:17 There will only be the three of us,
00:15:20 [Clears Throat]
00:15:23 We go out to the left, and we come back
00:15:27 - Is everything all clear at Post 6?
00:15:29 Number 6 will send up flares
00:15:33 - I wanted them every five minutes.
00:15:36 The sergeant says
00:15:39 Quite a strategist, this sergeant.
00:15:41 I don't know, sir.
00:15:45 All right. You men wait outside.
00:15:49 Would you mind telling us
00:15:51 - Calais.
00:16:02 - He's fortifying himself.
00:16:05 I can always tell when he's had a few.
00:16:08 Well, at least he could have
00:16:11 Hey, what's he got against you anyway?
00:16:14 We went to school together
00:16:17 He thinks I don't have enough
00:16:22 Lfyou gentlemen are ready.
00:16:30 - Colonel.
00:16:32 Yes, sir.
00:16:34 The lane through our wire
00:16:36 Machine guns are pointing
00:16:38 - Good luck, men.
00:16:40 All right, men. Let's go.
00:18:37 - What's that?
00:18:41 Lejeune, move out and look that over.
00:18:46 Split up a night patrol?
00:18:48 Move out, Lejeune.
00:19:33 [Flares Explode]
00:19:47 [Machine Gun Fire]
00:20:15 - I don't like this. Let's get out of here.
00:20:25 - Lfwe wait any longer, they'll get us too.
00:20:32 [Gasping]
00:20:36 [Gunshots]
00:20:40 Roget!
00:21:27 [Clatter]
00:21:34 - Well.
00:21:37 Yes, I am. Happily surprised.
00:21:41 You didn't wait around to find out,
00:21:44 Now, look here. What do you mean?
00:21:46 I mean, you ran like a rabbit
00:21:49 Killed Lejeune?
00:21:52 I don't think I like your tone.
00:21:55 You're speaking to an officer.
00:21:57 [Chuckling]
00:22:01 An officer wouldn't do that.
00:22:03 A man wouldn't do it.
00:22:06 Only a thing would.
00:22:08 - A sneaky, booze-guzzling,
00:22:12 with a bottle for a brain and a streak ofspit
00:22:15 - That's enough, Corporal!
00:22:18 Oh, I have, have I?
00:22:21 First, general insubordination.
00:22:26 Third, refusing to obey an order
00:22:30 Now, how do you think those charges
00:22:33 Not halfas bad as these.
00:22:35 Endangering the lives ofyour men
00:22:38 Drunk on duty.
00:22:40 Wanton murder ofone ofyour own men...
00:22:42 and cowardice in the face ofthe enemy.
00:22:47 Philippe, have you ever tried to bring charges
00:22:52 It's my word against yours, you know.
00:22:55 And whose word do you think
00:22:57 Or l-let me put it another way.
00:22:59 Whose word do you think
00:23:02 Now, I'll tell you what I'm willing to do.
00:23:05 So far, all I have written in this report...
00:23:08 is that you and Lejeune
00:23:11 I'll fix this to read
00:23:14 after becoming separated
00:23:16 - That'll end the matter once and for all.
00:23:19 - I'm sorry. It was an accident.
00:23:21 I'd give anything in the world if it hadn't
00:23:24 Honestly, I know you don't like me,
00:23:30 - Oh, good morning, Colonel.
00:23:33 I've been waiting foryour report,
00:23:35 Well, I think we found out
00:23:37 - Everything go well?
00:23:41 - How'd it happen?
00:23:43 - Well, let's have it.
00:23:46 That's all, Corporal.
00:23:49 Should feel very proud ofyourself.
00:23:52 Yes, sir.
00:23:58 - How'd you lose Lejeune?
00:24:01 He coughed.
00:24:05 Finish that report
00:24:07 Yes, sir.
00:24:14 The artillery starts at 0515.
00:24:14 The artillery starts at 0515.
00:24:17 First Battalion will move out at 0530.
00:24:22 When the leading elements
00:24:24 the second wave, consisting of
00:24:27 minus two companies in reserve —
00:24:31 in no case later than 0540.
00:24:34 Well, that's it, gentlemen.
00:24:37 Sir, is 15 minutes ofartillery preparation
00:24:42 The feeling is that any more than that will
00:24:46 What's weather supposed to be like
00:24:50 Too good.
00:24:52 No chance of rain or fog?
00:24:55 The forecast is for sun all day.
00:24:57 [Officer] lf, uh — Perhaps I should say
00:25:02 how long do we have to hold it
00:25:05 Well, General Mireau, who, by the way,
00:25:09 has promised us support from the 72nd
00:25:12 which means, ofcourse,
00:25:17 Are there any more questions?
00:25:23 Well, gentlemen, good luck, and I'm sure
00:25:27 Let's get some sleep.
00:25:31 [Man Whispering] I'm not afraid
00:25:34 That's as clear as mud.
00:25:35 Which would you rather be done in by,
00:25:39 - Oh, a machine gun, naturally.
00:25:41 They're both pieces ofsteel
00:25:43 Only the machine gun is quicker,
00:25:46 What does that prove?
00:25:48 That proves that most of us are more afraid
00:25:51 Look at Bernard.
00:25:53 He panics when it comes to gas,
00:25:56 He's seen photos of gas cases.
00:25:59 But I'll tell you something though — I'd hate
00:26:03 But on the other hand, I don't mind
00:26:06 - Why's that?
00:26:08 Because I know a wound to the head
00:26:11 The tail isjust meat,
00:26:14 - Ah, speak foryourself.
00:26:16 Aside from the bayonet,
00:26:19 - High explosives.
00:26:21 Because — Because I know that it can
00:26:24 Look, it'sjust like I'm trying to tell you.
00:26:26 Lfyou're really afraid ofdying, you'd be
00:26:29 because you know you've got
00:26:31 And besides, if it's death
00:26:34 why should you care about
00:26:36 Ah, you're too smart for me, Professor.
00:26:49 [Man]
00:26:52 Everything quiet.
00:26:56 Zero-minus two.
00:26:59 May I offeryou gentlemen some cognac?
00:27:01 - Thank you, General.
00:27:06 - Afteryou, sir.
00:27:10 To France.
00:27:12 [Artillery Fire]
00:27:15 [Shells Whistling]
00:27:22 [Explosions In Distance]
00:27:28 [Artillery Fire Continues]
00:27:32 [Shells Whistling]
00:28:53 Minus 15, 14...
00:28:55 13, 12...
00:28:58 11, 10...
00:29:00 nine, eight, seven...
00:29:03 six, five, four...
00:29:06 three, two, one...
00:29:09 - zero!
00:29:15 [Whistle Continues]
00:29:17 [Men Shouting]
00:29:23 [Machine Gun Fire]
00:29:39 [Whistle Blows]
00:29:56 [Whistle Blows]
00:30:00 [Machine Gun Fire Continues]
00:30:13 [Whistle Blows]
00:31:08 [Whistle Blows]
00:31:40 [Whistle Blows]
00:32:04 [Whistle Blows]
00:32:08 - Sergeant, where's "B" Company?
00:32:12 [Explosions In Distance]
00:32:13 [Explosions In Distance]
00:32:16 - Where in heaven's name are they?
00:32:18 [Shouts]
00:32:20 Zero-plus one, and they're still
00:32:22 - Yes, sir.
00:32:25 The barrage is getting away from them!
00:32:28 Yes, sir.
00:32:32 - Captain Nichols.
00:32:35 Order the 75s to commence firing
00:32:40 Captain, do you fail to comprehend
00:32:44 No, sir, but I respectfully ask to —
00:32:47 Captain, do you fail to comprehend
00:32:50 - No, sir.
00:32:53 Yes, sir.
00:32:59 Hello, Polygon. This is Division.
00:33:04 Batteries 1 and 2 commence firing...
00:33:07 on coordinates 32-58-78.
00:33:12 Batteries 1 and 2 to commence firing...
00:33:15 on coordinates 32-58-78. Over.
00:33:28 General, the battery commander reports
00:33:32 - He says it must be a mistake.
00:33:35 Yes, sir. There is no mistake.
00:33:38 Battery commander respectfully reports
00:33:42 unless it is in writing
00:33:46 General, battery commander respectfully
00:33:51 unless it is in writing
00:33:53 - Give me that phone!
00:33:59 - General Mireau speaking!
00:34:03 The troops are mutinying,
00:34:05 Fire as ordered until further notice!
00:34:07 With all respect, sir, you have no right
00:34:11 unless you are willing to take full
00:34:15 Captain Rousseau,
00:34:17 I must have a written order
00:34:21 Supposing you're killed.
00:34:23 You'll be in front ofa firing squad
00:34:27 Hand overyour command and report yourself
00:34:42 Roget!
00:34:45 Lieutenant Roget!
00:34:47 It was impossible, sir.
00:34:50 Get these men out ofthe trenches!
00:34:53 Let's get ready for another try!
00:34:57 I've tried three times.
00:34:59 All right! Let's give it another try!
00:35:01 Come on! Let's give it another try!
00:35:04 [Whistle Blows]
00:35:08 [Machine Gun Fire]
00:35:15 It's impossible, sir.
00:35:20 Sir, I respectfully submit to the colonel —
00:35:24 Pardon, your remarks to me
00:35:29 It'sjust impossible! It'sjust impossible.
00:35:33 General, according to first reports,
00:35:36 The men are falling back to our own trenches.
00:35:39 Major Saint-Auban, arrange for
00:35:44 Have them sent to the Château d'Aigle.
00:35:48 - Yes, sir.
00:35:51 Have it ready to meet
00:35:54 Lfthose little sweethearts won't face
00:36:08 I ordered an attack.
00:36:11 Your troops refused to attack.
00:36:13 Our troops did attack, sir,
00:36:15 Because they didn't try, Colonel.
00:36:18 Halfofyour men never left the trenches.
00:36:20 A third of my men were pinned down
00:36:23 Don't quibble over fractions, Colonel.
00:36:25 The fact remains that a good part ofyour men
00:36:29 Colonel Dax, I'm going to have 10 men
00:36:33 tried under penalty ofdeath for cowardice.
00:36:36 - Penalty ofdeath?
00:36:39 They have skimmed milk in their veins
00:36:41 Then it's the reddest milk I've ever seen.
00:36:44 - That'sjust about enough out ofyou, Colonel!
00:36:47 Colonel Dax, ifyou continue in this manner,
00:36:50 I believe the colonel has a point,
00:36:53 This is not a trial,
00:36:56 And Colonel Dax, technically,
00:37:00 In view ofthe gravity ofthe charges...
00:37:01 a court of law would grant him
00:37:04 Latitude is one thing.
00:37:08 I am merely offering an opinion, General.
00:37:12 I am perfectly willing to accept it,
00:37:16 I'm sorry, sir.
00:37:19 My only aim is to remind you
00:37:23 on every occasion in the past.
00:37:25 We're not talking about the past.
00:37:28 But don't you see, sir?
00:37:30 So ifsome ofthem didn't leave the trenches,
00:37:34 They were ordered to attack.
00:37:38 We can't leave it up to the men
00:37:41 If it was impossible,
00:37:44 would be their dead bodies
00:37:48 They're scum, Colonel.
00:37:50 The whole rotten regiment —
00:37:52 a pack ofsneaking, whining,
00:37:55 - Do you really believe that, sir?
00:38:00 And what's more,
00:38:03 - Then why not shoot the entire regiment?
00:38:05 - I'm perfectly serious.
00:38:09 We don't want to slaughter the French army.
00:38:12 Oh, well, if it's an example you want,
00:38:15 - Take you?
00:38:17 one man will do as well as a hundred.
00:38:19 The logical choice is the officer
00:38:25 [Broulard] Come now, Colonel.
00:38:27 This is not a question ofofficers.
00:38:29 Paul, we don't want to overdo this thing.
00:38:33 Suppose wejust make it a dozen.
00:38:34 [Exhales] I was talking ofa hundred men,
00:38:39 Paul, let's not haggle over this thing anymore!
00:38:41 Let's get it settled once and for all
00:38:46 Well, perhaps I was a bit too anxious
00:38:51 I've spent my entire life in the army.
00:38:53 I've always tried to be true to my principles.
00:38:56 That's the only mistake
00:39:00 I'll settle for this —
00:39:02 have the company commanders
00:39:06 three in all.
00:39:08 Well, that's very reasonable ofyou, Paul.
00:39:10 The court-martial will meet
00:39:13 - Will that be convenient foryou, General?
00:39:16 You won't be there?
00:39:18 No, I think it best
00:39:21 - Probably so.
00:39:24 If it's at all possible, I'd like
00:39:28 I'll take the matter into consideration.
00:39:30 I think we can permit that, can't we, Paul?
00:39:32 - Consider it settled, Colonel.
00:39:34 Well, noon straight up, Paul.
00:39:38 I hope that you can stay
00:39:40 George, I'm afraid the colonel
00:39:43 Don't deny it, Paul. You've been hiding
00:39:46 I think that was very selfish ofyou.
00:39:48 Thankyou foryour courtesy, General,
00:39:53 Ofcourse, Colonel. I shall look forward
00:39:56 [Clicks Heels]
00:40:16 - Yes, Captain? What is it?
00:40:19 - Captain Rousseau, battery commander, sir.
00:40:22 I wanted to speak to you
00:40:26 I haven't time to go into it now.
00:40:29 Report back to your command
00:40:31 - Yes, sir.
00:40:35 - Bad stuff. Demoralizes the men.
00:40:38 And the best solution
00:40:41 A court of inquiry
00:40:43 Well, in cases like this —
00:40:46 I — I always try to avoid an inquiry.
00:40:48 It gets around among the men
00:40:51 No, shelving will be the best discipline
00:40:53 - Well, perhaps you're right.
00:40:57 A regimental matter
00:40:59 - I'll join you in the dining room.
00:41:02 That will be Captain Sancy,
00:41:05 - Yes, sir.
00:41:08 - Yes, sir.
00:41:11 - Yes, sir.
00:41:14 Certainly, sir.
00:41:16 Let's be sensible about this.
00:41:19 Sensible, sir?
00:41:22 Listen to me, Dax.
00:41:23 Drop this fancy talk with me, understand?
00:41:26 General Broulard seems to think
00:41:30 - Now, I want you to drop this affair.
00:41:34 Colonel Dax, when this mess is cleaned up,
00:41:38 I'll find an excuse
00:41:42 And it'll bejust what you deserve...
00:41:44 showing such little loyalty
00:41:47 That's all, Colonel.
00:42:10 [Officer]
00:42:12 General Mireau feels that the attack
00:42:15 because ofan inadequate effort
00:42:19 Each ofyou is to select
00:42:21 place him under arrest and have him ready
00:42:25 no later than 1500 hours this afternoon.
00:42:28 The charge is cowardice
00:42:30 You have your orders, gentlemen.
00:42:53 But Lieutenant Roget
00:42:56 and then blackmailed me
00:42:58 - That's why he picked me.
00:43:01 But that story has nothing to do
00:43:04 - Don't you believe me, sir?
00:43:08 You've got no witnesses.
00:43:10 Besides, such charges against an officer
00:43:14 When we get clear ofthis,
00:43:18 Sir, in my case, Captain Renouart
00:43:22 I was picked purely by chance.
00:43:24 You're lucky. Look at me.
00:43:27 I wasjust picked because Captain Sancy
00:43:31 Me, a social undesirable, Colonel.
00:43:33 - I didn't act like a coward.
00:43:37 Gentlemen! You've all
00:43:40 Whatever the reason,
00:43:48 Stick to the stories you've told me...
00:43:50 and don't let the prosecutor
00:43:53 Now remember, you'll be soldiers
00:43:56 So act like what you are — soldiers.
00:44:00 And brave ones at that.
00:44:03 Now, I've been in the room
00:44:05 The afternoon sun will be in your faces...
00:44:07 so don't let it seem as ifyou're
00:44:12 When you answer questions,
00:44:14 Don't whine, plead or make speeches.
00:44:17 Simple statements — short...
00:44:19 but make them so they can be heard
00:44:22 And try not to repeat yourselves.
00:44:23 I'll do that foryou when I sum up.
00:44:25 Now, we haven't much time.
00:44:27 The court-martial begins in about an hour,
00:44:32 Good luck.
00:44:34 - Thankyou, sir.
00:44:44 On the left, ho!
00:44:50 Detail, halt!
00:44:52 Prisoners, right heel!
00:44:56 On the left, ho!
00:45:04 On the left, ho!
00:45:10 Left face!
00:45:17 The court-martial is open.
00:45:25 [Coughs]
00:45:28 We shall therefore dispense
00:45:32 These men are charged
00:45:36 and will be tried for that offense.
00:45:39 - Mr. Prosecutor.
00:45:43 Mr. President.
00:45:45 Will the prosecutor question the witnesses
00:45:49 Please don't take up the court's time
00:45:53 The indictment is lengthy,
00:45:56 The defense has a right to know
00:45:59 The indictment is that the accused showed
00:46:02 during the attack on the Anthill.
00:46:04 Proceed, Mr. Prosecutor.
00:46:07 Call the accused — Private Ferol.
00:46:20 - Private Ferol.
00:46:23 Were you in the first wave
00:46:25 Yes, sir.
00:46:27 - Did you refuse to advance?
00:46:31 - Did you advance?
00:46:34 How far did you advance?
00:46:36 To about the middle
00:46:40 Then what did you do?
00:46:42 There were machine-gun bullets
00:46:44 Answer the question.
00:46:46 Well, I saw that me and Meyer, sir —
00:46:51 I didn't ask you what you saw.
00:46:53 The court has no concern
00:46:57 - My what, sir?
00:47:01 Yes, sir. What question was it?
00:47:03 You advanced to the middle of
00:47:06 - Then, sir?
00:47:09 I went back, sir.
00:47:11 In other words, Private Ferol,
00:47:16 Yes, sir.
00:47:19 That's all.
00:47:22 Just a minute.
00:47:25 Mr. President, I'd like
00:47:28 - Proceed, Colonel.
00:47:32 Now, Private Ferol, when you reached
00:47:35 - were you alone with Private Meyer?
00:47:38 Well, what happened to the rest
00:47:41 Well, I don't know, sir.
00:47:43 I guess the rest ofthem
00:47:45 And you found yourself in the middle
00:47:49 Yes, sir.
00:47:51 Why didn't you attack the Anthill
00:47:54 [Exhales]
00:47:57 Why didn't you storm the Anthill alone?
00:47:59 Just me and Meyer?
00:48:03 Yes, I'm kidding, Private Ferol.
00:48:05 Thankyou. That's all.
00:48:07 I don't see the point
00:48:10 Well, I'm attempting to indicate, sir...
00:48:12 the utter absurdity ofthe line ofquestioning
00:48:16 Mr. Prosecutor.
00:48:18 So you freely admit, Private Ferol,
00:48:23 Yes, sir. Me and Meyer both.
00:48:26 I knew we should've took Anthill,
00:48:32 [Dax]
00:48:34 The accused may return to his seat.
00:48:48 Private Arnaud, did you advance?
00:48:52 Yes, sir, until I was ordered
00:48:57 How far did you advance?
00:48:59 Into the wire, sir.
00:49:01 The, uh, enemy wire, I suppose.
00:49:05 No, sir. It was our wire.
00:49:08 You mean to tell me that you didn't
00:49:14 No, sir, I didn't.
00:49:16 How far would you say that was?
00:49:21 Well, I advanced as far as I could.
00:49:23 How many meters?
00:49:26 Not many.
00:49:30 "Not many."
00:49:34 Now, Private Arnaud,
00:49:40 did you urge your fellow soldiers forward?
00:49:44 Most ofthem were dead or wounded before
00:49:47 Reply to the question.
00:49:49 I didn't urge them on. No, sir.
00:49:55 Thankyou.
00:50:03 Private Arnaud —
00:50:06 At ease, please.
00:50:09 Aside from your sad failure to give throat
00:50:13 was your behavior different in any respect
00:50:16 Objection. That's a matter ofconjecture.
00:50:19 Sustained.
00:50:24 Did any men in your company
00:50:27 No, sir.
00:50:29 Is it true that you've been
00:50:31 simply and purely because you drew
00:50:34 - Yes, sir.
00:50:37 It's accepted practice in the French army
00:50:41 And since this entire company
00:50:43 picking by lot
00:50:46 Well, I'd like to point out that this soldier
00:50:49 in some ofthe bloodiest battles
00:50:53 With the court's permission...
00:50:55 I'll read citations for bravery
00:50:59 First, citations in the Orders in the Army
00:51:03 That's immaterial, Colonel.
00:51:05 The accused is not being tried
00:51:07 but for his recent cowardice.
00:51:09 Medals are no defense.
00:51:13 May I call witnesses to his character?
00:51:16 You may not.
00:51:18 But you may call witnesses to the effect
00:51:23 Mr. President,
00:51:26 got anywhere near the German wire,
00:51:30 Call the next accused...
00:51:32 ifyou're through, Colonel.
00:51:35 Thankyou.
00:51:37 Prisoner may return to his seat.
00:51:48 [Prosecutor]
00:51:52 - No, sir.
00:51:56 Corporal Paris,
00:52:02 Major Vignon was shot, and he fell back
00:52:06 And were you lying unconscious
00:52:10 Yes, sir.
00:52:11 That's all.
00:52:14 Have you any witnesses to that?
00:52:16 No, sir. I guess everybody
00:52:20 And there were so many others
00:52:22 - But you have no witnesses.
00:52:26 I only have a rather large cut
00:52:29 That could have been self-inflicted later.
00:52:33 - Thank you. You may stand down.
00:52:41 Mr. Prosecutor,
00:52:41 Mr. Prosecutor,
00:52:49 Gentlemen ofthe court...
00:52:52 this case speaks for itself.
00:52:55 All of us witnessed
00:53:02 And I submit that that attack...
00:53:06 was a stain on the flag of France...
00:53:10 a blot on the honor...
00:53:12 ofevery man, woman and child
00:53:18 It is to us that the sad, distressing...
00:53:23 repellant duty falls, gentlemen.
00:53:28 I ask this court
00:53:37 and impose the penalties prescribed
00:53:45 Thankyou, Mr. Prosecutor.
00:53:47 Colonel, would you like
00:54:01 Gentlemen ofthe court,
00:54:03 to be a member ofthe human race...
00:54:05 and this is one such occasion.
00:54:10 It's impossible for me to summarize
00:54:13 since the court never allowed me
00:54:17 Are you protesting
00:54:23 Yes, sir.
00:54:25 I protest against being prevented
00:54:28 that I consider vital to the defense.
00:54:31 The prosecution presented no witnesses.
00:54:33 There has never been a written indictment
00:54:39 And lastly, I protest against the fact...
00:54:41 that no stenographic records
00:54:54 The attackyesterday morning
00:55:01 and certainly no disgrace
00:55:04 But this court-martial is such a stain
00:55:09 The case made against these men
00:55:13 Gentlemen ofthe court...
00:55:16 to find these men guilty...
00:55:19 would be a crime
00:55:23 till the dayyou die.
00:55:28 I can't believe
00:55:34 his compassion for another—
00:55:39 Therefore, I humbly beg you...
00:55:43 show mercy to these men.
00:55:53 The accused will be escorted
00:55:55 The hearing is closed.
00:55:57 The court will now retire to deliberate.
00:56:00 There will be a guard ofsix men under arms —
00:56:02 rifles loaded, bayonets fixed —
00:56:05 Any sign oftrouble,
00:56:08 And ifthe trouble doesn't subside at once,
00:56:12 Everything must go offwithout a hitch
00:56:15 but it shouldn't be hurried.
00:56:17 There must be no fumbling around.
00:56:19 I've been put in charge
00:56:22 for any lack oforder or for any mistakes.
00:56:25 But you can take it from me that I shall
00:56:30 to any one ofyou who fails in his duties.
00:56:34 Execution will take place at 7:00
00:56:42 Detail, attention! Dismissed!
00:56:58 This is compliments of General Mireau.
00:57:01 - Duck.
00:57:03 Oh, don't blame me, soldier.
00:57:06 Hey, ugly, what are we supposed
00:57:08 The guard says you can't have
00:57:12 [Paris] Is this supposed to be
00:57:14 It isn't "supposed to be" our last meal.
00:57:18 Hey, this duck is terrific.
00:57:21 You suppose they put anything in the food?
00:57:23 First they poison us, then they shoot us?
00:57:27 [Spits]
00:57:30 Like what?
00:57:32 Like, uh — Like something
00:57:37 What would be wrong with that
00:57:39 Maybe nothing foryou,
00:57:43 and I don't wanna be drugged.
00:57:44 [Arnaud] How are you gonna get out —
00:57:47 Arnaud.
00:57:49 Colonel Dax, he'll-he'll —
00:57:53 Listen, we gotta get out of here. They're
00:57:57 - Have you got an idea?
00:58:02 How many guards
00:58:04 They may have a couple ofsquads.
00:58:07 - Maybe they're some ofour friends.
00:58:11 Anyway, right now, we have no friends.
00:58:14 Why kid yourself?
00:58:17 Maybe you're not, but I am.
00:58:21 You see that cockroach?
00:58:24 Tomorrow morning, we'll be dead
00:58:27 It'll have more contact
00:58:32 - I'll be nothing, and it'll be alive.
00:58:35 Now you got the edge on 'im.
00:58:42 Good evening, my sons.
00:58:47 Is there any news?
00:58:50 Yes. I'm afraid I bring you
00:58:53 You must prepare yourselves for the worst.
00:58:56 Oh, mercy! No!
00:58:57 He's been in telephone contact
00:59:00 but unable to speak to General Broulard
00:59:04 - [Ferol Sobbing]
00:59:07 - How much time do we have?
00:59:10 Certainly more than enough
00:59:14 - In nomine Patris...
00:59:16 et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.
00:59:19 Amen.
00:59:21 [Ferol Murmuring Prayer]
00:59:28 [Ferol Continues, Indistinct]
00:59:30 Father, will you take
00:59:32 - Ofcourse, my son.
00:59:34 She won't understand this,
00:59:37 I'll see that she gets it.
00:59:39 Do you want me to hearyour confession?
00:59:42 Well, Father, to tell you the truth,
00:59:47 I know you're trying to help,
00:59:49 but if I started praying now,
00:59:52 Oh, that's an error, my son.
00:59:54 God is always ready
01:00:00 All right, Father.
01:00:02 - Will you please hear my confession now?
01:00:06 Have faith in your Creator, my son.
01:00:09 Death comes to us all.
01:00:11 In the name ofthe Father
01:00:13 That's really deep.
01:00:16 That really is deep.
01:00:19 Say, Ferol, what's the matter—
01:00:21 Well, look. This is — This is my religion.
01:00:24 O Great Bottle, forgive me my sins,
01:00:27 May I drink ofyou first?
01:00:30 I understand your anguish, my son...
01:00:32 but you must not let it
01:00:34 May I tell you something, Father?
01:00:36 Back in my hometown,
01:00:38 with an amusing sign over the bar.
01:00:41 It read, "Do not be afraid
01:00:44 for our way of refusing is very polite."
01:00:46 - Come on, Arnaud, sit down. You're drunk.
01:00:49 Come on. Come on, sit down.
01:00:50 And you, get out of here
01:00:53 What are you hanging around for —
01:00:55 - No. To help you with all my power.
01:00:58 - Come on, Arnaud, take it easy.
01:01:00 - Does he? What a laugh!
01:01:03 Saved? I'll be saved!
01:01:07 Cut it out, Arnaud!
01:01:10 Arnaud!
01:01:12 Arnaud.
01:01:20 Father, get a doctor. Quick.
01:01:32 [Doctor]
01:01:34 That's a nasty skull fracture though.
01:01:37 What are we supposed
01:01:39 My advice is to tie him to a stretcher
01:01:43 Surely they won't execute a man
01:01:46 I'm sorry, Father.
01:01:48 I've already checked
01:01:51 If he's still alive in the morning...
01:01:53 pinch his cheeks a couple oftimes
01:01:55 It may make him open his eyes.
01:01:59 - [Knocking]
01:02:04 - Lieutenant Roget reporting, sir.
01:02:08 Sergeant Boulanger said
01:02:10 Yes, Lieutenant.
01:02:12 Looks as ifwe have a pretty unpleasant thing
01:02:16 - You mean the execution, sir.
01:02:19 Yes, sir. It's very unfortunate.
01:02:21 Oh, very unfortunate.
01:02:24 None of us are happy about it, sir.
01:02:26 How'd you happen to pick Corporal Paris?
01:02:30 - Well, I — I had to pick somebody, sir.
01:02:33 Ofcourse, you had no personal motive
01:02:36 Oh, no, sir.
01:02:38 You picked him because
01:02:42 - Well, did you or didn't you?
01:02:46 [Exhales]
01:02:49 Like you say,
01:02:52 - Oh, it was quite a problem, sir.
01:02:55 I have to pick someone to be in charge
01:02:58 Do you have any objections
01:03:02 - Me, sir?
01:03:06 - Well —
01:03:09 [Stammering]
01:03:11 - It'sjust that I —
01:03:13 - Would you like me to open a window?
01:03:16 Well, it's — It'sjust that I've never been
01:03:21 Oh, there's nothing to it.
01:03:24 First, you help the sergeant
01:03:27 Ofcourse, you offer the men blindfolds.
01:03:29 And, well, ifthey want them,
01:03:32 Now, you —you take your position
01:03:34 you raise your sword —
01:03:38 Then you draw your revolver out,
01:03:42 and put a bullet
01:03:45 Sir, I request that I be excused
01:03:49 Request denied.
01:03:51 - Colonel, I —
01:03:53 It's all yours.
01:03:55 - Colonel, ifyou could just —
01:03:57 - [Knocking]
01:04:00 - Excuse me, sir. Colonel Dax?
01:04:03 My name is Rousseau, sir,
01:04:06 What is it, Captain?
01:04:13 I have something to tell you, sir, that may
01:04:18 Come in, Captain.
01:04:20 ♪♪ [Orchestra: "Blue Danube"]
01:04:20 ♪♪ [Orchestra: "Blue Danube"]
01:04:39 [No Audible Dialogue]
01:05:08 ♪♪ [Continues, Muffled]
01:05:14 - Well, Colonel, good evening.
01:05:17 - Good evening. Come and sit down.
01:05:20 I am really sorry
01:05:22 Not at all.
01:05:25 - Will you have a cigar?
01:05:27 - Well, I —
01:05:31 I must apologize for not inviting you
01:05:34 but I'm afraid that it's, uh,
01:05:37 Well, thankyou, sir, but I must confess
01:05:42 Oh, come, Dax, let's not
01:05:48 Though, uh, I must admit that,
01:05:51 the efforts ofyour regiment
01:05:54 Now, how can you understand that
01:05:57 Oh, come, Colonel. You're choosing
01:06:00 The attack was impossible from the start.
01:06:05 Colonel Dax, we think we're doing
01:06:10 You must be aware ofthe fact
01:06:12 is subject to all kinds of unfair pressures
01:06:16 Maybe the attack against the Anthill
01:06:19 Perhaps it was an error ofjudgment
01:06:21 On the other hand, ifyour men had been
01:06:26 Who knows? In any case...
01:06:28 why should we have to bear any more
01:06:32 Aside from the inescapable fact that a good
01:06:36 there's the question ofthe troops' morale.
01:06:38 - The troops' morale?
01:06:40 These executions will be a perfect tonic
01:06:43 There are few things more fundamentally
01:06:46 than seeing someone else die.
01:06:48 - I never thought ofthat, sir.
01:06:51 Just as a child wants his father to be firm,
01:06:54 I see.
01:06:56 And one way to maintain discipline
01:06:59 May I ask...
01:07:02 do you sincerely believe
01:07:10 It's been a pleasure
01:07:12 but I'm afraid that I'd better
01:07:15 Forgive me for having kept you
01:07:20 Oh, by the way, sir,
01:07:24 ordered his own battery commander,
01:07:28 to open fire on his own positions
01:07:30 ♪♪ [Waltz Continues]
01:07:34 Well, ofcourse the captain refused
01:07:38 but General Mireau demanded that he
01:07:42 Again Rousseau refused
01:07:45 but again he was ordered,
01:07:49 all in front ofwitnesses.
01:07:51 Do you actually believe
01:07:54 Here are copies ofthe sworn statements
01:07:58 Battery Commander Rousseau,
01:08:01 the telephone clerk and, uh,
01:08:05 What has all this got to do with the charge
01:08:10 A general in a tantrum over the failure
01:08:13 orders his artillery to fire on his own men.
01:08:17 Now, this same officer on the same day...
01:08:20 orders a court-martial in which
01:08:25 General, what would your, uh, newspapers
01:08:31 Colonel Dax, are you trying
01:08:34 Sir, that's an ugly word,
01:08:38 Too much has happened.
01:08:40 The only question is who.
01:08:44 General Mireau's assault
01:08:47 and his order to fire on this own troops
01:08:51 But his attempt to murder
01:08:54 to protect his own reputation
01:09:05 Will you pardon me, Colonel Dax?
01:09:07 I've been rude to my guests too long.
01:09:17 - ♪♪ [Continues]
01:09:27 [Rooster Crowing]
01:09:38 [Boulanger]
01:09:40 Order arms!
01:09:44 Fall out!
01:10:06 [Ferol Murmuring, Whimpering]
01:10:11 Courage, my son.
01:10:14 [Ferol Praying, Indistinct]
01:10:25 Good morning, Paris.
01:10:29 Good morning, Sergeant.
01:10:31 - How are you today?
01:10:34 How are you?
01:10:38 You missed some good chow
01:10:40 What'd you have?
01:10:45 Have you got a drink for us?
01:10:48 Take a swig ofthis.
01:10:51 [Laughs]
01:10:54 Itjust occurred to me —
01:10:58 I haven't had one sexual thought
01:11:00 [Laughing]
01:11:03 - [Sobbing]
01:11:06 - [Crying]
01:11:08 - Are you listening to me?
01:11:11 There will be a lot ofdignitaries,
01:11:13 You've got a wife and family.
01:11:15 I don't wanna die.
01:11:17 Many of us will bejoining you
01:11:20 I don't care.
01:11:23 [Gasping]
01:11:25 I can't save you. No one can now.
01:11:30 This is the last decision
01:11:32 You can pull yourselftogether, act like a man,
01:11:35 In the end, it'll all be the same.
01:11:41 [Ferol Praying, Murmuring]
01:11:55 Well, let's get busy.
01:11:58 It's no use hanging around here.
01:12:00 - ♪♪ [Rolling Tattoo]
01:12:00 - ♪♪ [Rolling Tattoo]
01:12:07 ♪♪ [Drumming Continues]
01:12:10 [No Audible Dialogue]
01:12:18 ...with the help ofthy grace
01:12:23 - [Dupree Murmuring Prayer]
01:12:29 Amen.
01:12:31 Why do I have to die? For what?
01:12:33 [Sobbing]
01:12:36 Why do I have to die? Why?
01:12:40 We do not question
01:12:43 But I fought. I fought.
01:12:45 I fought on the battlefield.
01:12:47 Why don't they die?
01:12:51 You showed courage
01:12:53 Show it now before your own troops.
01:12:55 But I'm scared. I'm scared.
01:12:59 Oh, Father, I'm scared. Oh, my God.
01:13:02 Courage. Brace yourself, man.
01:13:06 [Ferol Crying, Whimpering]
01:13:13 [Dupree] He said, "This day,
01:13:17 - [Ferol] Really, Father?
01:13:20 [Sobbing]
01:13:22 I don't understand why—
01:13:27 I'll never see nobody again, Father. Please.
01:13:31 Courage, man. Brace yourself.
01:13:34 - I can't help it.
01:13:36 I can't help it, Father.
01:13:38 O God, O Almighty God —
01:13:41 Oh, Christ! Christ!
01:13:43 Grant courage to this man
01:13:45 Strengthen me, God!
01:13:47 [Sobbing Continues]
01:13:54 Why do I have to die, Father?
01:13:59 Why do I have to die, Father?
01:14:02 [Boulanger]
01:14:04 ♪♪ [Drumming Continues]
01:14:13 Secure prisoners!
01:14:19 [Roget]
01:14:21 Forward march!
01:14:24 [Footsteps]
01:14:32 Detail, halt!
01:14:37 Left face!
01:14:42 [Sobbing, Murmuring]
01:14:51 Please don't.
01:15:10 ♪♪ [Drumming Continues]
01:15:14 "In the name ofthe French People...
01:15:17 "Corporal Philippe Paris...
01:15:19 "Private Maurice Ferol...
01:15:21 "and Private Pierre Arnaud...
01:15:23 "ofthe 701 st Regiment...
01:15:25 "having been found guilty ofcowardice
01:15:31 "are to be executed by rifle fire immediately...
01:15:34 in accordance with thejudgment
01:15:43 [Boulanger]
01:15:47 Forward hut!
01:16:04 ...and blessed are thou amongst women.
01:16:08 - Do you want a blindfold?
01:16:10 Yes, Lieutenant. Please.
01:16:15 [Sobbing]
01:16:19 I don't wanna die.
01:16:27 [Sobbing]
01:16:34 Do — Do you want a blindfold?
01:16:37 No.
01:16:40 [Quietly]
01:17:17 ♪♪ [Drumming Stops]
01:17:20 Ready!
01:17:24 Aim!
01:17:28 - Fire!
01:17:33 I'm awfully glad
01:17:36 This sort ofthing
01:17:38 But this one had a kind ofsplendor to it,
01:17:41 I have never seen an affair ofthis sort
01:17:43 The men died wonderfully.
01:17:46 There's always that chance
01:17:50 This time, you couldn't ask for better.
01:17:51 [Knocking]
01:17:54 Yes?
01:17:56 [Broulard]
01:17:58 You wanted to see me, sir.
01:17:59 [Chuckling] Oh, yes, yes.
01:18:04 Oh, Colonel Dax,
01:18:11 - Would you like some coffee, Colonel?
01:18:14 Oh, by the way, Paul,
01:18:16 that you ordered your artillery
01:18:22 - I did what?
01:18:24 - Who told you that?
01:18:30 Colonel Dax, I've always known
01:18:35 but I never dreamed that you would
01:18:38 General, I have sworn statements
01:18:43 Captain Rousseau, the battery commander
01:18:46 I think it's infamous,
01:18:48 Then there's no truth at all
01:18:50 I don't see how you could
01:18:53 You cannot imagine how glad I am
01:18:55 I'm certain that
01:18:58 - I'll come through what?
01:19:00 - An inquiry?
01:19:03 - Those things never do. The public forgets.
01:19:05 You've got to have the right
01:19:07 You cannot allow such vile insinuations
01:19:12 So that's it.
01:19:16 You're making me the goat —
01:19:18 the only completely innocent man
01:19:25 I have only one last thing
01:19:29 The man you stabbed in the back
01:19:39 [Door Slams]
01:19:41 Well...
01:19:44 had to be done.
01:19:46 France cannot afford to have fools
01:19:49 I'm grateful to you, Dax, for having
01:19:53 Colonel Dax, how would you like
01:19:58 - His what, sir?
01:20:00 Let me get this straight, sir.
01:20:04 You're offering me
01:20:07 Come, come, Colonel Dax.
01:20:10 You've been after thejob from the start.
01:20:14 I may be many things, sir,
01:20:17 Well, I certainly didn't mean to imply
01:20:20 - I'm not your boy in any sense.
01:20:22 - Why should I want to do that, sir?
01:20:24 It would be a pity to lose your promotion
01:20:26 a promotion you have
01:20:32 Sir, would you like me to suggest
01:20:36 Colonel Dax! You will apologize at once,
01:20:41 I apologize for not being
01:20:45 I apologize for not revealing
01:20:49 I apologize, sir,
01:20:51 that you're a degenerate,
01:20:54 and you can go to hell before I apologize
01:21:00 Colonel Dax, you're a disappointment to me.
01:21:05 You've spoiled the keenness ofyour mind
01:21:09 You really did want to save those men...
01:21:11 and you were not angling
01:21:14 You're an idealist, and I pity you
01:21:18 We're fighting a war, Dax,
01:21:21 Those men didn't fight,
01:21:23 You bring charges against General Mireau,
01:21:27 Wherein have I done wrong?
01:21:32 Because you don't know
01:21:38 I pityyou.
01:21:44 [Crowd Whistling, Cheering]
01:21:47 [Loud Cheering, Laughing]
01:21:54 [Pounding On Tables, Clamoring]
01:22:03 [Whistling, Booing]
01:22:06 Thankyou. Thankyou, thankyou.
01:22:08 Now, gentlemen, we have a little
01:22:10 [Cheering, Clamoring]
01:22:13 [Pounding On Tables]
01:22:15 Sort ofa — sort ofa little diversion
01:22:18 And as my wife always says,
01:22:22 [Laughing, Whistling]
01:22:25 Now, gentlemen, I give you
01:22:29 [Booing, Whistling]
01:22:32 - From Germany.
01:22:34 The land ofthe Hun.
01:22:39 [Cheering, Whistling]
01:22:47 [Whistling, Clamoring]
01:22:53 [Shouting, Laughing]
01:22:59 Gentlemen, a little pearl washed ashore
01:23:06 [Laughing]
01:23:10 Sag den Herrschaften guten Tag.
01:23:13 - Guten Tag.
01:23:15 Hey! Talk in a civilized language.
01:23:19 - [Whistling, Laughing]
01:23:22 As a matter offact,
01:23:26 except, that is,
01:23:29 [Laughing, Whistling]
01:23:34 The little lady can't dance,
01:23:38 and she can't balance rubber balls
01:23:40 - [Booing]
01:23:44 She has a throat of gold.
01:23:46 - Come on, baby!
01:23:48 - Come on, honey! How about a song?
01:23:54 [Clamoring Continues]
01:23:56 [No Audible Dialogue]
01:23:58 Come on, baby!
01:24:01 [Singing Inaudible Over Clamor]
01:24:06 Louder! Louder!
01:24:10 - ♪♪ [Singing, Indistinct]
01:24:19 - ♪♪ [Singing "The Faithful Hussar"
01:24:50 - ♪♪ [Singing Continues]
01:25:27 - ♪♪ [Singing Continues]
01:26:10 ♪♪ [Soldiers Continue Humming]
01:26:23 - Sir.
01:26:25 We have orders
01:26:29 - Give the men a few minutes more, Sergeant.
01:26:33 ♪♪ [Humming Continues]
01:26:48 ♪♪ [Military Orchestra:
01:27:45 [Roars]