Cast a Giant Shadow

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00:03:29 Come on.
00:03:31 -Our biggest case in two months.
00:03:36 Come on.
00:03:45 Come on.
00:03:46 -What's the matter?
00:03:49 -Great!
00:04:00 Who was it?
00:04:02 -Some amateur.
00:04:05 Or a relative trying to make a touch.
00:04:08 I promised Emma
00:04:11 Col. Marcus?
00:04:13 Merry Christmas.
00:04:14 My name is Safir,
00:04:18 Bert Harrison, my law partner.
00:04:20 Mr. Safir, who conducts
00:04:24 Maj. Safir of the Haganah...
00:04:26 ...the underground army
00:04:30 I thought it best not to be seen
00:04:32 -Are you sure you want to talk to me?
00:04:37 Please listen. I represent
00:04:41 ...least-equipped
00:04:43 On May 15, the British will withdraw.
00:04:46 We will announce our independence and...
00:04:48 Six nations have promised
00:04:51 Yes, I read the newspapers.
00:04:53 Have you read their exact words?
00:04:55 King Ibn Saud:
00:04:57 "There are 50 million Arabs.
00:04:58 "What does it matter
00:05:01 "The price is worth it."
00:05:03 The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem:
00:05:05 "I declare a holy war.
00:05:09 We are going to fight.
00:05:11 There's no other place for us to go.
00:05:13 We won't fight to the last man.
00:05:18 Our children don't believe in Santa Claus,
00:05:23 We need, immediately,
00:05:28 We've come to you because,
00:05:36 At least you're an honest man
00:05:39 I promised the next war to my wife.
00:05:41 I think if I leave home once more,
00:05:47 Would you give up everything you love
00:05:51 ...for a country that'll get
00:05:54 If it were my country.
00:05:56 Maybe it's yours, but it isn't mine.
00:06:00 But you're a Jew.
00:06:03 I'm an American, Major.
00:06:06 The last time I was in temple,
00:06:09 I made a speech and got 42 fountain pens.
00:06:12 I've got enough fountain pens.
00:06:16 Here you are.
00:06:17 Colonel, I'm asking you, as an American.
00:06:20 What do you say in your schools
00:06:23 "Liberty and justice for all"?
00:06:25 Don't give me history lessons!
00:06:30 Six million of our people
00:06:33 Would you like us to try for seven?
00:06:47 Hi!
00:06:49 My name's Emma. What's yours?
00:06:52 Santa Claus.
00:06:54 -Why are you still up?
00:07:00 Thank you.
00:07:04 What's my other surprise?
00:07:08 I know I'm breaking a promise to you,
00:07:12 ...I'm leaving for Palestine next month.
00:07:15 Palestine?
00:07:18 Yeah.
00:07:19 Military adviser to the underground forces.
00:07:22 But why there and why you?
00:07:26 I happen to know a great deal
00:07:29 ...and they've been killed by experts.
00:07:35 I guess I'm proud of you...
00:07:38 ...but I'm so damn tired
00:07:43 Believe me, Emma, I
00:07:45 ...but I couldn't turn this one down.
00:07:48 Not these people. Not now, when they...
00:07:49 Be honest, darling.
00:07:51 At least be honest.
00:07:54 You've been out of uniform six months.
00:07:56 If they hadn't come looking for you,
00:08:04 You have to admit...
00:08:06 ...I found a war in a country
00:08:10 Wait till I get my hands on
00:08:14 I thought it was your mother.
00:08:18 Don't you think I know
00:08:22 The end of the world, Mickey.
00:08:25 They don't stand a chance.
00:08:27 They'll be dying by the thousands, and...
00:08:30 And you right with them.
00:08:33 What makes it so terrible...
00:08:36 ...is that's what you want.
00:08:38 Not me.
00:08:41 That.
00:08:45 Emma.
00:08:49 Are you crying?
00:08:53 You never cry.
00:08:59 I'm all right now.
00:09:02 I just had the awful feeling
00:09:08 That nightclub in Washington
00:09:12 I knew then you were never coming back...
00:09:15 ...just as I know it now.
00:09:18 And maybe it's the same
00:09:21 Maybe it's all one.
00:09:24 Maybe this is the time.
00:09:27 It was a noisy war, that one,
00:09:30 Everyone danced a lot...
00:09:32 ...and drank a lot...
00:09:34 ...and loved a lot,
00:09:37 Some fellows even loved their own wives,
00:09:42 If anything goes wrong,
00:09:46 Nobody said I had to go.
00:09:47 That was their first mistake.
00:10:02 What did it this time, Mickey?
00:10:04 What really did it this time?
00:10:06 Did somebody say something
00:10:10 Something like that.
00:10:13 No.
00:10:14 I don't think that's all it is.
00:10:19 Maybe it's...
00:10:21 Maybe it's...
00:10:23 What's that corny old verse?
00:10:26 "I have a rendezavous with Death
00:10:29 "At some disputed barricade
00:10:34 "When Spring...
00:10:36 "When Spring comes
00:10:37 "When Spring comes back
00:10:39 "With rustling shade
00:10:41 "And apple-blossoms fill the air"
00:10:45 At school we always said the fellow
00:10:51 What's your sickness, Mickey?
00:10:57 When do you leave?
00:11:00 Tomorrow.
00:11:03 It wasn't Gen. Sherman
00:11:06 It was Mrs. Sherman.
00:11:08 To Mrs. Sherman.
00:11:12 A few days later,
00:11:14 "Arrived in England safely, Don't worry,"
00:11:18 Of course I didn't worry,
00:11:19 I knew they wouldn't dare
00:11:24 Gen. Randolph, Col. Marcus, sir.
00:11:28 The Pentagon has directed me to request
00:11:31 What does Washington
00:11:34 A taxicab service to France?
00:11:36 I agree with you, but I have orders
00:11:40 We're about to start an invasion.
00:11:44 The handwriting's not so good, but I
00:11:48 I'll...
00:11:54 All right, Col. Marcus.
00:11:57 Some day next week
00:12:01 ...I shall inform Maj. Foley
00:12:04 ...that you are to be
00:12:07 -What I had in mind...
00:12:09 ...tour of the boys
00:12:12 Thank you, sir.
00:12:17 And, Marcus...
00:12:18 I remember you
00:12:22 Don't try to capture the opposing general.
00:12:27 I don't think he'll make
00:12:30 ...and he isn't using blanks.
00:13:01 All right, men. Here we go.
00:13:06 Stand up.
00:13:10 Hook up.
00:13:14 Stand in the door.
00:13:17 Okay, let's go.
00:13:33 What's wrong, soldier?
00:13:35 No!
00:14:10 We're the first Allied
00:14:13 Pass the word:
00:14:14 Keep smiling and waving,
00:14:22 Welcome to our country.
00:14:24 Stop the jeep. Stop it.
00:14:26 Back up.
00:14:28 Back it up. Back up.
00:14:34 Welcome, General.
00:14:36 Thank you, Col. Marcus, for the bouquet.
00:14:40 -What are you doing here?
00:14:42 I certainly did, and I checked on them.
00:14:44 You were due back
00:14:47 I have four top-priority messages
00:14:50 ...to ship you home
00:14:53 -How did you get into France?
00:14:58 I'll bet.
00:15:00 Who gave you authority
00:15:03 I merely repeated your instructions, sir,
00:15:09 Col. Marcus,
00:15:13 ...how you arrived in
00:15:16 ...before the whole U. S. Army?
00:15:18 Yes, sir. We missed our drop zaone.
00:15:20 We were up in the hills
00:15:23 We saw lots of guys die in the last week.
00:15:25 I thought there might be
00:15:27 -Got your bellyful?
00:15:29 We've been knocking off guys
00:15:33 I don't ever want to
00:15:36 Get down! He's on the clock. Get him.
00:15:47 Dirty Kraut.
00:15:51 Cut that man down.
00:15:53 -Capt. Billings!
00:15:55 Clean out every building on this square.
00:15:57 Yes, sir.
00:15:59 That was close.
00:16:01 Did you find anything to drink around here?
00:16:05 I don't mean water.
00:16:07 I don't mean water.
00:16:15 You're right.
00:16:17 Thanks.
00:16:19 Arrest this officer, take him to the rear,
00:16:23 You must be joking.
00:16:25 If I were running the Pentagon,
00:16:29 Instead, they'll probably
00:16:31 Have you ever heard
00:16:34 A staff officer acting like a kid
00:16:38 ...is an example that might cost us
00:16:41 What are you trying to prove, Marcus?
00:16:46 I wish to hell I knew, sir.
00:16:48 I wish to hell I knew, sir,
00:16:52 I wish to hell I knew,
00:16:56 I wish to hell I knew,
00:17:08 Mickey.
00:17:21 Mickey.
00:17:23 Why don't we get a divorce?
00:17:26 What?
00:17:27 I don't want a divorce,
00:17:32 What are you talking about?
00:17:34 We haven't really had a marriage.
00:17:37 It's been more like
00:17:40 So why not be sensible?
00:17:42 We can just go to bed together
00:17:46 That's a great proposition
00:17:50 Emma.
00:17:52 I told you...
00:17:54 ...we're starting the marriage right now.
00:17:57 I'm staying here.
00:18:00 No.
00:18:01 You're going.
00:18:03 I have to send you off
00:18:06 It gets you more excited than I do,
00:18:09 -That's a hell of a thing to say right now.
00:18:16 If I tried to keep you here,
00:18:19 ...if it still has one.
00:18:22 I'm not going to lock you in a cage
00:18:28 The family hero...
00:18:30 And have you hate me for keeping you
00:18:35 I love you too much.
00:18:42 Someday, you're going to find
00:18:47 Then you're really going to come home.
00:18:54 Did you ever notice
00:18:59 Only me.
00:19:03 I'd like so much to have your child.
00:19:06 I was the only girl in Brooklyn
00:19:10 My mother kept the statistics.
00:19:16 What kind of a father would I make now?
00:19:20 -Maybe when everything's right...
00:19:24 ...for anybody.
00:19:26 But they still have children...
00:19:30 ...and I want yours.
00:19:32 Ours.
00:19:35 Now.
00:19:40 There's a chance, isn't there,
00:20:05 You always come barging
00:20:08 ...asking a question
00:20:10 ...to be answered in exactly two minutes.
00:20:12 I'd just be an adviser.
00:20:15 You couldn't advise a taffy pull
00:20:19 I know it's touchy.
00:20:22 What's our official policy
00:20:26 This afternoon or this morning?
00:20:28 There's good military reason for remaining
00:20:32 ...and none for loaning
00:20:34 ...as military adviser
00:20:37 ...that'll be blown off the map on May 15.
00:20:40 You can't put out all the fires.
00:20:43 Suppose I go as a private citizaen?
00:20:44 Then don't involve the Army in any way.
00:20:48 ...or even your right name.
00:20:49 Is it all right with you
00:20:53 Colonel, I am not requesting you
00:20:56 ...I am ordering you not to go.
00:20:58 That's the best
00:21:05 You're going to get yourself killed someday
00:21:10 I can hardly wait.
00:21:13 Thank you, General.
00:21:43 You sure this passport's okay?
00:21:45 It must be. You're the
00:21:56 -Mr. Michael Stone?
00:21:59 For what purpose
00:22:01 Pleasure.
00:22:03 This is hardly a pleasant country just now.
00:22:06 Some of us have odd pleasures.
00:22:09 Where will you be staying?
00:22:11 Tel Aviv...
00:22:13 ...with relatives.
00:22:14 Somebody's supposed to be
00:22:16 -Indeed?
00:22:18 Mike, it's so good to
00:22:24 I'm sorry. I'm very late. How are you?
00:22:26 How do I look?
00:22:27 Tired, like you've been making love
00:22:30 It's good to be back.
00:22:34 Welcome to the promised land,
00:22:38 Thank you.
00:22:49 If he knew, why didn't he stop me?
00:22:51 Some of the British are angels,
00:22:53 You were lucky. Probably he's with us.
00:22:57 Is that a bus or a tank?
00:22:59 A little bit of each.
00:23:08 -Shalom, Yaakov.
00:23:10 By the way, what's your name?
00:23:12 -Magda Simon.
00:23:15 You'll live at our apartment.
00:23:18 From now on, I'm your sister.
00:23:21 That's nice. What's the attitude on incest
00:23:26 Very biblical.
00:23:30 Especially since I'm also married.
00:23:35 ...but you can try if you wish.
00:23:37 It makes life interesting.
00:24:00 -Shalom, Magda.
00:24:25 Here.
00:24:27 This, there.
00:24:30 What'd she say?
00:24:31 Never mind. You wouldn't do it anyway.
00:25:47 Rona! Rona!
00:25:49 She's hit.
00:25:51 Give me a bandage.
00:25:57 I wrote the book on this gun, and I don't
00:26:01 She's not fighting for you.
00:26:03 Why do you turn everything
00:26:05 Look, I'm sorry.
00:26:06 You don't understand a word
00:26:09 Go to hell!
00:26:25 -David, why do you people take this?
00:26:28 Send out some men
00:26:30 -Battles aren't won from inside a bus.
00:26:33 We're not even supposed to have
00:26:37 Then at least die standing up.
00:26:40 Sometimes we do.
00:26:43 In the Negev,
00:26:46 ...are ready to roll across the border
00:26:50 In Jerusalem,
00:26:54 ...already brought the city under fire.
00:26:56 They're trying to close the road
00:26:59 Our convoys are being ambushed,
00:27:02 Somewhere in Jordan...
00:27:04 ...the Arab Legion:
00:27:09 The best-equipped
00:27:11 ...apart from my wife's family.
00:27:13 Since the United Nations
00:27:16 ...the British are leaving, slowly...
00:27:18 ...turning over their fortified positions
00:27:22 ...who've never loved us.
00:27:24 We're outnumbered 60-to-1...
00:27:26 Pardon me, 60-to-2, now that you're here.
00:27:29 What would the Pentagon
00:27:33 Teach them to love you, fast.
00:27:38 Wait a minute.
00:27:41 Asher, you've told me everything,
00:27:44 The disposition of your own army,
00:27:48 They have a mean disposition, Mr. Stone.
00:27:50 Certainly you must have heard that.
00:27:52 Don't you want to tell me?
00:27:55 I'm not quite sure
00:27:58 As I understand it,
00:28:01 ...judge advocate's office,
00:28:07 Asher... Is that really your first name?
00:28:11 Yes, that really is my first name.
00:28:13 Asher, take that chip off your shoulder.
00:28:15 If you know so much about me...
00:28:17 ...you may know that I toured this entire
00:28:21 I know the Arab leaders hate each other
00:28:24 Their soldiers have nothing to die for
00:28:28 If you people can pull together,
00:28:32 But it's going to take organizaation
00:28:36 I happen to serve on the general staff
00:28:40 Whatever I learned behind that desk...
00:28:44 ...might be useful to you.
00:28:46 Now, do you want me to go or stay?
00:28:51 I haven't unpacked my bags.
00:28:53 You must be hungry. It's nearly 3:00 a. m.
00:28:55 I'm sorry, vegetables and sour cream.
00:28:58 You see...
00:29:00 ...most of our people are vegetarians.
00:29:02 They've seen too many slaughterhouses
00:29:04 -You haven't answered my question.
00:29:09 We need all the help we can get.
00:29:15 All right, Asher.
00:29:18 Let's level.
00:29:20 You and your Haganah
00:29:24 I understand your commandos,
00:29:28 Before they're ready.
00:29:29 Their leaders are too impulsive
00:29:33 Okay, let's take inventory.
00:29:37 You've got no uniforms.
00:29:39 ...and had less maneuvers
00:29:41 Your Palmach and your Haganah
00:29:44 And in three months' time,
00:29:47 What've you been
00:29:49 If you have an army, where is it?
00:29:50 Asher! Asher!
00:29:53 -They've spotted the Ashkelon.
00:29:55 British troops are going to the beach
00:29:58 -What's the Ashkelon?
00:30:01 She's full of immigrants
00:30:03 They slipped by the British at night.
00:30:06 Palmahim Beach will be the landing area.
00:30:08 Tell all the girls, get on the phones.
00:30:10 Mr. Stone, if you'll come with me,
00:31:37 Magda!
00:31:40 Andre!
00:31:47 -Mr. Stone, my husband Andre.
00:31:51 This is the fourth ship
00:31:53 It wasn't just me.
00:31:56 -Andre...
00:32:01 We are not the Gestapo,
00:32:03 ...there are laws of entry to this country
00:32:16 Please do not make it necessary
00:32:19 But those entering illegally
00:32:26 Look over there, sir.
00:32:27 Looks like Wembley Stadium getting out.
00:32:30 If they mix with the others,
00:32:33 Halt!
00:32:35 You there!
00:32:36 Civilians moving down to the beach area,
00:32:45 Halt!
00:32:53 All those landing from the sea...
00:32:56 ...are warned to remain
00:33:02 Let's change clothes!
00:33:04 -Change clothes!
00:33:07 Now let them sort us out.
00:33:26 All passengers from the Ashkelon
00:33:31 ...or I shall be forced
00:33:40 The first volley will be a warning,
00:33:44 ...the second volley will follow
00:33:51 Prepare to fire!
00:33:56 Fire!
00:34:26 One...
00:34:28 ...two...
00:34:30 ...three...
00:34:31 ...four...
00:34:33 ...five...
00:34:36 ...six...
00:34:45 ...seven...
00:34:48 ...eight...
00:34:50 ...nine...
00:34:52 ...ten,
00:34:57 Now's the time to find out
00:35:03 Such a stubborn people.
00:35:08 All right, men, stand at ease.
00:35:24 Now I suppose they'll start dancing.
00:35:36 You see? This is my army.
00:36:02 -The camp of the Palmach...
00:36:04 ...is in these mountains.
00:36:07 -It has been secret even from me.
00:36:21 Remember, if we are stopped
00:36:24 ...we are off for a weekend in the country.
00:36:27 And you're my sister.
00:36:31 Do you have good sex with your wife?
00:36:34 What goes on in that pretty head of yours?
00:36:38 Andre's not very good in bed.
00:36:40 Just close your eyes
00:36:45 We will rendezavous at Madj El-Kurum,
00:36:49 Andre has gone ahead...
00:36:51 ...so we'll be warned
00:36:54 You're a very important man.
00:36:57 -And you resent it.
00:37:00 Andre is my husband.
00:37:04 I hope you are enjoying
00:37:08 I am.
00:37:10 Andre has done enough.
00:37:12 You know, in this country,
00:37:16 ...but he has a number tattooed
00:37:19 He escaped, one of the few.
00:37:22 I met him when I was running from Vienna.
00:37:25 He had no hope.
00:37:27 A dog has more hope.
00:37:29 So I gave him what hope was in me.
00:37:34 I understand.
00:37:36 You couldn't.
00:37:38 You Americans,
00:37:42 To you, horror is having a bathroom
00:37:45 You're from a country so rich...
00:37:47 ...even your wars are rich wars...
00:37:50 Big guns, big airplanes.
00:37:53 Clean, clean wars.
00:37:57 Clean, clean wars,
00:38:01 Why this ride?
00:38:05 Because I know you won't give me
00:38:08 I don't know how you talked yourself
00:38:12 ...and into Germany,
00:38:17 Sir, no one can do my job.
00:38:20 Why the hell not?
00:38:21 You told me to take a battalion in...
00:38:23 ...and help liberate the first camps
00:38:26 That's right. Just give them all the food
00:38:30 You can't give people food
00:38:32 You can't let them out anywhere
00:38:35 I've heard all the stories, but I haven't
00:38:39 General, will you get out
00:38:42 Is that an order, Colonel?
00:38:45 No, sir. It's a prayer.
00:38:58 Attention!
00:39:20 Those that are alive
00:39:26 Over there's a building
00:39:30 No one ever baked any bread in them.
00:39:48 Here, there are 3,200 corpses,
00:39:52 ...that they didn't have time to bury.
00:39:59 -McCreedy!
00:40:01 Give this insubordinate son of a bitch
00:40:08 I don't care
00:40:10 Yes, sir.
00:40:13 Clean, clean wars,
00:40:16 So how could you know?
00:40:20 You couldn't ever understand.
00:40:23 Could you, Mr. Stone?
00:40:27 You're right.
00:40:31 I couldn't understand.
00:40:33 I never really could.
00:40:36 There's Andre.
00:40:45 Andre!
00:40:46 How are you? I've been worried.
00:40:48 Magda! Shalom!
00:40:49 -Everything all right?
00:40:52 -Hello.
00:40:54 Who are your friends?
00:40:56 Ram Oren, commanding Yiftach Brigade
00:40:59 -Hello, Ram.
00:41:03 This one is Ram.
00:41:04 This must be the world's only army...
00:41:06 ...where you can't tell the officers
00:41:14 It must have lost something
00:41:30 They dance pretty well, for soldiers.
00:41:33 We leave the training for the Haganah.
00:41:38 The Palmach has never
00:41:41 Congratulations.
00:41:59 Look, Arabs!
00:42:07 Those are our boys, dressed like
00:42:11 It's a crazay army.
00:42:15 Let's join the army.
00:42:28 Ram!
00:42:42 Mr. Stone, can I talk to you?
00:42:45 That's not a bad way to train.
00:42:49 Our men tell me there's an old
00:42:51 ...who heard the Americans
00:42:54 ...to help us fight in these hills.
00:42:58 I don't quite have the
00:43:00 We have explained,
00:43:04 -He wants to see you.
00:43:06 He's says he's considering
00:43:09 We've got to see him.
00:43:14 I have no right
00:43:17 He's Arab.
00:43:21 All the more reason for me to go.
00:43:23 Convincing Arabs
00:44:54 "I'm the sheik of Araby
00:44:58 "Your love belongs to me
00:45:02 "At night when you're asleep
00:45:05 "Into your tent I'll creep"
00:45:09 His Master's Voice,
00:45:11 Why do you lie to me? I am not a fool.
00:45:15 You tell me you're an officer
00:45:18 ...but what proof do you have?
00:45:21 And you are the commander
00:45:25 An infant like you?
00:45:28 -I'm second in command.
00:45:34 You are Ram Oren, the commander.
00:45:37 He thought he was too young
00:45:40 That shows that he is foolish.
00:45:42 The only thing that impresses
00:45:46 Don't you know
00:45:48 When you were 3,
00:45:52 There was a man. A lion!
00:45:55 He shot me twice...
00:45:56 ...and we came to an agreement
00:45:59 I was a guest in your house.
00:46:02 Twice you wet your pants and mine.
00:46:04 You have no honor.
00:46:06 It was an old Bedouin
00:46:08 -I thought he died long ago.
00:46:11 You can ask that bag of fat
00:46:14 I have risked my life to ask you here
00:46:18 I had hopes his son was the same.
00:46:21 And you...
00:46:22 Why have you come to this country?
00:46:25 -To fight.
00:46:27 -Have you brought guns from America?
00:46:30 Come back when they get here.
00:46:33 Wait a minute!
00:46:34 You didn't risk your life to invite us here
00:46:37 What's on your mind?
00:46:41 Coffee.
00:46:49 Why do you want to take our home away?
00:46:51 Our desert. We have lived here
00:46:54 By what right? A Bible...
00:46:57 ...that is more fairy tale
00:47:01 From Damascus,
00:47:04 ...they send messengers to tell me
00:47:07 -...and ravish our women.
00:47:09 So I should send all my men at once
00:47:16 -What answer do you have?
00:47:18 They aren't destroying your land.
00:47:20 Even a blind man can see,
00:47:24 They're not ravishing your women.
00:47:27 That is not much of an answer.
00:47:31 Listen...
00:47:33 ...for 50 years
00:47:36 -Why now, a holy war?
00:47:39 The Grand Mufti, King Abdullah,
00:47:41 ...see the chance to win
00:47:43 They're fighting to see who gets the most.
00:47:45 -That's true.
00:47:47 They won't leave
00:47:49 You know them better than I.
00:47:51 You'll fight the war for them,
00:47:54 ...you'll be worse off than before.
00:47:56 Or you'll be dead.
00:47:58 I have no love for the Husseini family.
00:48:03 I'll support you with all of my men...
00:48:05 ...if you can first prove to me
00:48:08 For then you will win.
00:48:10 How can I believe you? I need proof, too.
00:48:15 Wait a minute.
00:48:22 Across the border,
00:48:25 ...the Syrians are gathering supplies
00:48:30 Eight hundred rifles.
00:48:34 Mortars, two-inch, 21.
00:48:38 Petrol, four tanks of 2,000 liters.
00:48:43 Three cannons of 75 millimeter.
00:48:47 We finish. Now your proof.
00:48:52 -The supplies will be destroyed.
00:48:55 I don't care, it must be done.
00:48:57 You want to violate a border
00:48:59 What do you want to do? Wait for a visa?
00:49:01 If it's used against you,
00:49:05 So, Commander?
00:49:14 It will all be destroyed within 24 hours.
00:49:17 Watch the sky toward Mishmar Hayarden.
00:49:25 Good night.
00:49:29 Pretty smart cookie.
00:49:30 Ram Oren, don't wet your pants again.
00:49:36 Come on.
00:49:57 Keep down. You should not have come.
00:49:59 -I have strict orders.
00:50:03 I'm advising you,
00:50:06 You know they have artillery.
00:50:08 This dynamite is our artillery,
00:50:11 And the Lord is my Shepherd...
00:50:13 -...but maybe he's their shepherd, too.
00:50:15 If so, there'll be a hell of a lot
00:51:13 Andre!
00:53:21 Ammunition has been blown up.
00:53:22 Good! They did it!
00:53:26 We have three dead.
00:53:28 Three dead? Who are they?
00:53:33 Eli, Tov, Andre.
00:53:37 Andre? Your husband?
00:53:42 Magda, are you all right?
00:53:45 Yes.
00:53:46 Yes, I'm all right.
00:53:52 I didn't come to Tel Aviv
00:53:55 You want the truth. Things are pretty bad.
00:53:58 How bad, in your opinion?
00:54:00 If the Arabs had a decent campaign plan,
00:54:04 ...they have the potential
00:54:07 -You had to bring me another expert.
00:54:10 Everybody tells me the patient is dying.
00:54:12 The patient has already lived 2,000 years
00:54:16 He won't live to be 2001
00:54:19 I can write the manuals
00:54:22 Somebody has to convince
00:54:25 Go back into training.
00:54:26 You write, I'll convince.
00:54:28 You know the biggest weapon you have?
00:54:31 The guts, the tremendous guts
00:54:35 ...and open-toed sneakers.
00:54:38 Why throw away their lives...
00:54:39 ...by supplying them with
00:54:42 Because your government
00:54:45 ...have embargoed
00:54:47 ...while the British can arm
00:54:49 We're lucky we have a few bargain...
00:54:51 No one ever won a war on excuses.
00:54:54 They told you
00:54:57 I served in Germany
00:55:00 You're a pussycat.
00:55:04 You can't expect a boy to die
00:55:07 The Palmach fight barefoot in the hills...
00:55:09 ...while the stores
00:55:11 I'm the unofficial minister of defense
00:55:14 I have no authority to
00:55:17 If you can't get supplies,
00:55:19 ...and take what you want.
00:55:21 ...the world doesn't pity the slaughtered.
00:55:23 -It only respects those who fight.
00:55:27 Not to win. Look, you're like this:
00:55:29 The Palmach, Haganah,
00:55:34 You're all pulling in every direction.
00:55:36 But if you can unify them
00:55:38 ...then you'll have one army
00:55:41 -You can help us do this?
00:55:44 I don't know if anyone can.
00:55:47 But if you want to use me,
00:55:50 ...then you must give me a free hand.
00:55:52 Absolute authority to consolidate
00:55:56 -That's all you want?
00:56:02 You must understand
00:56:06 Our Haganah and our Palmach
00:56:10 But, like children of the same family,
00:56:13 What about the other groups?
00:56:14 -The Irgun?
00:56:15 Also very brave.
00:56:17 Listens to no one,
00:56:20 The Sternists? Brave.
00:56:25 We could have a very nice little war
00:56:28 You want me to give you
00:56:32 Yes.
00:56:34 If you can find out how to get it,
00:56:37 ...because if, God forbid,
00:56:40 ...it'd be nice to have an American
00:56:46 -I guess the meeting's over.
00:56:50 We're in the importing business.
00:56:52 That's the reason we're here.
00:56:55 We have no quarrel with the Arabs,
00:56:59 We still hope for an agreement.
00:57:01 The traditional greeting
00:57:03 Peace.
00:57:05 Shalom,
00:57:08 The olive branch hasn't worked
00:57:10 ...since Noah ran the ark into a mountain.
00:57:13 Col. Marcus, don't think we're ungrateful.
00:57:17 You write those manuals.
00:57:19 Go, inspect. Go to the Negev.
00:57:22 Go especially with the convoys
00:57:24 ...for there is our greatest danger.
00:57:26 Make your reports,
00:57:33 All right. I'll try it your way.
00:57:35 I'll advise. I'll observe.
00:57:37 You need a lot more than advice,
00:57:40 ...you'll be wading in the Mediterranean.
00:57:42 Maybe. Maybe not.
00:57:44 We might be even tougher pussycats
00:57:48 We'll see.
00:57:54 He's been in the Negev desert
00:57:57 Next week, he's going
00:58:00 And he's dictating from memory...
00:58:02 ...every army training manual
00:58:05 He says they need it more than the Bible.
00:58:07 Did he happen to mention who
00:58:12 What do you mean by that?
00:58:14 -Why should I repeat gossip?
00:58:19 Since you ask...
00:58:21 A very dear friend of mine got a letter
00:58:27 There's this woman, lost her husband.
00:58:32 Magda Simon. I know.
00:58:33 Mickey wrote me about her.
00:58:37 Instead of paying him? A nice army!
00:58:40 Mother, don't be a mother.
00:58:43 Besides, Mickey and I have...
00:58:46 -What's the matter?
00:58:50 I don't know. A terrible pain.
00:58:52 I'll get the bicarbonate.
00:58:53 No, mother. Call the doctor.
00:58:55 -What kind of a pain?
00:58:58 I think I'm losing the baby.
00:59:03 -Shalom, Magda.
00:59:08 My family live in Jerusalem.
00:59:11 Why do you let women
00:59:14 -Magda volunteered.
00:59:16 She lost her husband, she's...
00:59:18 We need everyone.
00:59:20 Especially since the British
00:59:22 The British are usually too polite...
00:59:24 ...to search a woman thoroughly.
00:59:25 You're lucky you're not occupied
01:00:37 Get out!
01:01:07 -Can you see Magda?
01:01:10 -Let's stop!
01:02:14 The worst is over.
01:02:15 -Can you see Magda's truck?
01:02:19 Now, hold it. Hold it.
01:02:34 Magda!
01:02:36 Come on!
01:02:38 Come on, Magda!
01:02:44 Magda! Come on!
01:02:47 Come on, Magda!
01:02:53 Come on, Magda!
01:03:20 Cover me.
01:03:32 Move over. Here, take this.
01:03:37 Magda?
01:03:41 Help me, Mickey! Help me!
01:04:30 Doctor!
01:04:32 Can you help her?
01:04:35 Asher, can you help me out?
01:04:37 He doesn't seem to understand
01:04:40 -Is she wounded?
01:04:42 Until the wounded are cared for,
01:04:46 She needs a sedative, boozae, anything.
01:04:47 -You saw what she went through.
01:04:51 Listen, Asher, I don't mean to pull rank...
01:04:53 ...but I'm here under orders
01:04:56 Mr. Stone, we have no rank for you to pull.
01:04:58 The Minister of Defense is in Tel Aviv,
01:05:01 ...and this convoy's my responsibility.
01:05:03 Perhaps they handle things differently
01:05:06 ...write me a training manual.
01:05:18 -But you're leaving us.
01:05:23 She never likes to worry me,
01:05:27 I think it's more serious than she says.
01:05:29 I'm sorry your wife isn't well.
01:05:32 She certainly needs me
01:05:34 -No, I think our need is greater.
01:05:37 I got to Jerusalem, and your commander...
01:05:39 ...started looking for a vacant cross
01:05:42 I turned in my draft of the training
01:05:45 It's still in your secretary's office
01:05:50 Here are recommendations
01:05:52 ...the Palmach and Haganah
01:05:55 Don't laugh too loud.
01:05:58 We have a few small problems, too.
01:06:01 The UN is having second thoughts
01:06:05 A lot of pressure's being brought to bear
01:06:08 A month, a year, forever.
01:06:10 -You're not going to?
01:06:13 Not if we can be sure the baby will be born
01:06:19 Mickey...
01:06:21 -If the United States...
01:06:24 Not anymore.
01:06:26 And I finished my work
01:06:28 ...and since that's the only work
01:06:31 ...I think we'll all be a lot happier
01:06:35 I'm sorry to see you go, but...
01:06:39 ...shalom,
01:06:40 Peace.
01:06:42 We should both live so long.
01:06:50 So you're really leaving?
01:06:55 You should be out cold.
01:06:56 Mrs. Martinson said
01:06:59 I have so many, they don't work. Please.
01:07:02 -You'll go out like a light.
01:07:08 While I was packing,
01:07:13 It's my good-conduct ribbon.
01:07:20 But still you leave us.
01:07:25 I got this letter from my wife.
01:07:28 Don't give me ribbons.
01:07:29 I couldn't start the truck
01:07:32 Because I wanted to run away!
01:07:35 -You coward!
01:07:37 Come on, Magda!
01:07:39 Come on, Magda.
01:07:44 I'm sorry!
01:07:46 You have every right to go.
01:07:49 Poor Andre, it was all
01:07:52 ...and for him, I couldn't cry.
01:07:55 Don't go. Stay.
01:07:58 Are you blind,
01:08:02 I am so tired of blood.
01:08:06 I am so tired of shooting.
01:08:09 I am so tired of wanting and not having.
01:08:14 Since you first came here, I...
01:08:17 No, not now.
01:08:19 It's not fair.
01:08:22 I want...
01:08:27 Damn you, Mrs. Martinson.
01:08:37 Shalom,
01:08:48 Keep the change.
01:08:57 -What's going on?
01:09:02 If it isn't Errol Flynn!
01:09:04 It's a welcome-home party, Mickey.
01:09:07 Give him a beer, will ya?
01:09:13 Mickey!
01:09:16 Emma.
01:09:18 Emma, I thought you were in the hospital.
01:09:21 Mickey, I'm so glad you're back.
01:09:27 -Come on, I want to talk to you.
01:09:29 Mickey!
01:09:32 A letter came for you yesterday
01:09:35 It's marked "Personal."
01:09:36 -What's it say?
01:09:40 I'm only guessing.
01:09:53 I'm sorry I lost the baby.
01:09:57 I'm sorry, too.
01:09:59 I waited to write to you
01:10:02 -I knew you'd worry.
01:10:05 It was my baby, too. Remember?
01:10:08 I remember.
01:10:11 If you'd written me when it happened...
01:10:12 ...I could've come back
01:10:15 Are you angry
01:10:18 Of course not.
01:10:19 But you could've answered my cable
01:10:22 -I gave up everything to rush here...
01:10:26 Part of my sickness was you,
01:10:30 I wanted you back.
01:10:38 I heard so many stories about you and...
01:10:42 Did you believe them?
01:10:45 I don't now. Now that you're here.
01:10:53 Mickey?
01:11:02 Why did you come home?
01:11:05 I was lonesome for your mother.
01:11:09 Don't hate me for loving you so much.
01:11:18 To Col. David Marcus,
01:11:22 ...in the fields of combined planning
01:11:25 ...which paved the road for Anglo-American
01:11:30 ...His Majesty is glad
01:11:32 Honorary Officer of
01:11:34 ...of the Most Excellent Order
01:11:39 Thank you, sir.
01:11:42 Congratulations, darling.
01:11:44 -I think this calls for a drink.
01:11:47 -How do you do?
01:11:50 That's a fine tan you have there, Colonel.
01:11:54 -Traveling, Ambassador.
01:11:58 -Any place I'd be interested in?
01:12:01 "The sun never sets on the British Empire."
01:12:03 -Not if we can help it, it doesn't.
01:12:08 But this time...
01:12:10 ...Mr. Stone...
01:12:12 ...I think your friends would realizae
01:12:18 A British military base in the Middle East
01:12:23 If they insist on our forces
01:12:25 ...your friends will be at the mercy
01:12:30 ...with legitimate claims
01:12:33 ...and enough arms to overrun them
01:12:37 And they will find,
01:12:40 ...that they're alone and friendless
01:12:43 No nation is going to risk
01:12:46 ...so weak and controversial a government.
01:12:51 They are...
01:12:53 ...as the Bible says...
01:12:55 ..."a stiff-necked people."
01:12:59 Perhaps you could persuade them
01:13:03 ...bend a little, if those necks
01:13:11 Excuse me.
01:13:22 What was that all about?
01:13:25 I got this medal
01:13:33 They want me to deliver a message.
01:13:37 Listen, Mike, do you think
01:13:41 ...will ever recognizae the new state,
01:13:45 What the hell for?
01:13:50 Your friends may have the Bible
01:13:53 ...but the Arabs have the oil.
01:13:54 Do you think our state department's
01:13:58 I guess you're right.
01:14:00 They're already putting the pressure
01:14:05 What's a few years,
01:14:09 And I'm glad you finally got some sense...
01:14:11 ...and pulled out before it was too late.
01:14:15 Now, listen, Mike, you bigoted, ignorant...
01:14:19 I'll try to enlighten
01:14:21 ...because you have no idea
01:14:24 Here's a country
01:14:27 ...ready to shove them
01:14:29 No guns, no tanks, no friends, nothing.
01:14:32 People fighting with bare hands
01:14:34 ...because it's the last place
01:14:37 -...that they can go to and try to live...
01:14:43 Wouldn't they let you play captain?
01:14:48 You know me too damn well.
01:14:52 You don't know me at all.
01:14:54 You don't give any of the rest of us credit
01:14:58 I saw Dachau, too. Remember?
01:15:01 And if anybody ever deserved a home
01:15:04 ...it's those poor devils from those camps.
01:15:07 And you have friends too, Mickey...
01:15:09 ...although it'll probably
01:15:12 They'll ring every doorbell in Washington
01:15:17 And I'll raise such a stink...
01:15:18 ...they'll go in and out
01:15:22 But what about you?
01:15:23 Are you too big to go back
01:15:26 ...unless they bow down
01:15:29 Get off my back.
01:15:30 What happened
01:15:33 ...that jumped out of one of my planes
01:15:36 He won the distinguished service medal?
01:15:39 Are you proud of that medal, and
01:15:45 Stand up and be counted, Mickey.
01:15:47 And there's a lot of us
01:15:50 L'Chaim,
01:15:53 Maybe you ought
01:15:56 Nobody will ever believe it.
01:15:59 L'Chaim,
01:17:01 Stone!
01:17:03 Hello, Asher. What's new?
01:17:08 -I never thought I'd see you again.
01:17:12 My apologies for the airport.
01:17:16 I'll bet.
01:17:18 So you're back. Why?
01:17:21 Never mind. We're glad to have you.
01:17:24 I hope you mean that,
01:17:27 Haven't you heard?
01:17:29 The Palmach and Haganah have accepted
01:17:32 And the old man has us
01:17:35 You and the Palmach sneered
01:17:38 Don't you realizae who you're dealing with?
01:17:40 We have to pretend we know everything
01:17:44 Everything'll be different from now on?
01:17:46 Of course not.
01:17:47 We'll criticizae every suggestion you make,
01:17:53 I'll bet if Moses came down
01:17:55 ...you'd turn down five
01:17:58 ...just so God wouldn't get a swelled head.
01:18:01 Mick? Hang on to this.
01:18:04 It may be the only bourbon
01:18:07 I got the pilot in New Jersey,
01:18:09 ...license in Panama,
01:18:12 It's a new kind of Foreign Legion.
01:18:14 Vince Ramondi, pride of Passaic,
01:18:17 According to my flight plan,
01:18:21 Sorry,
01:18:23 Glad to have you and the plane
01:18:25 It's not much of a bargain.
01:18:28 -And I'd fly for anybody who pays me.
01:18:31 -To us, you're a hero.
01:18:39 And furthermore...
01:18:41 ...we've been told
01:18:45 ...the city of Tel Aviv
01:18:48 ...by an enemy air force.
01:18:51 They may come over in great strength...
01:18:55 ...and as yet...
01:18:56 ...we are not equipped
01:19:01 We've also received word
01:19:03 ...would like to revise
01:19:07 ...granting us independence.
01:19:10 We have informed all nations concerned...
01:19:13 ...that we consider the original decision
01:19:27 Therefore, we members
01:19:32 ...on the day of the termination
01:19:34 ...by virtue of our natural
01:19:39 ...and on the strength of the resolution
01:19:43 ...do hereby declare
01:21:02 "The United States of America...
01:21:05 "...is proud to be the first nation
01:21:08 "...and welcomes you."
01:21:32 Did you just hear that?
01:21:33 What's happened to our state department?
01:21:35 Somebody must have given
01:21:40 And now, God help them...
01:21:42 ...'cause that's all
01:22:14 Stop! How about some wine?
01:22:18 Here you are.
01:22:19 Come and get it! Wait a minute.
01:22:22 I'm getting off here to see a friend.
01:22:24 Don't leave me here! I'm anti-Semitic!
01:22:30 Propaganda!
01:22:33 Okay, let me out.
01:22:39 Magda!
01:22:42 Over here!
01:22:45 Mickey!
01:22:46 I heard you were here,
01:22:49 ...you have only time for cabinet
01:23:01 What are you crying about now?
01:23:03 You came back.
01:23:05 It's only supposed to make
01:23:07 I thought all us cowards
01:23:10 You hate me. I was so stupid.
01:23:12 Magda, tonight I love the whole world.
01:23:18 Mickey, I waited so long.
01:23:46 Now, the Egyptian army's
01:23:52 The armies of five other Arab nations
01:23:55 ...from four different directions.
01:23:57 We have no tanks, no artillery
01:24:01 We're getting arms soon.
01:24:04 Somehow, for one week,
01:24:06 Hold them? What are you talking about?
01:24:08 You've all got to stop
01:24:10 Surprise and bluff are your major weapons.
01:24:13 Attack tanks with what? Noodle soup?
01:24:16 I've been working over that new shipment
01:24:19 -Jeeps with no antitank weapons.
01:24:22 We'll fix them up with machine guns,
01:24:24 ...and there are four antiaircraft guns
01:24:27 But how would you use them?
01:24:28 We're mounting them on half-tracks
01:24:32 In Jerusalem?
01:24:33 Jerusalem?
01:24:35 The city is almost isolated.
01:24:37 We should evacuate everyone.
01:24:39 It'll cost us 10 times as much
01:24:42 How much is Jerusalem worth, Asher?
01:24:45 What did it close at on Wall street today?
01:24:47 What's the market price of a 100-foot
01:24:50 Not much, with the desert full of tanks...
01:24:52 ...while you waste your arms
01:24:55 There will be arms for the desert
01:24:58 -If you believe in miracles.
01:25:03 You and Stone
01:25:05 ...and see what can be done at night
01:25:09 You and Ram will move your best units
01:25:13 Find out what it'll take
01:25:16 You'll all report
01:25:19 ...and Asher will explain to us
01:25:22 ...and then we will do it.
01:25:54 We'll make camp.
01:25:55 We'll sleep here during daylight
01:25:59 David!
01:26:08 What's up?
01:26:10 They've picked up Egyptian tank radio.
01:26:12 They don't know, so they're talking freely.
01:26:15 -Well?
01:26:17 A column is heading north
01:26:20 What do they have at Har Safid?
01:26:22 Your old friend Yussuf
01:26:24 -What else?
01:26:29 ...children.
01:26:30 -Radio?
01:26:33 -They made a hit without warning.
01:26:37 Too long. It'll be broad daylight.
01:26:42 I'm just an adviser.
01:26:45 Then advise.
01:26:46 You've got no choice.
01:26:49 -Risk the entire force?
01:26:52 This has gotta be the biggest bluff
01:26:55 If we're wiped out,
01:26:58 If you don't,
01:27:02 This is the only mobile force
01:27:04 There's a mountain over there
01:27:07 Masada.
01:27:08 It was the last stronghold
01:27:11 I know. And they had an adviser, too.
01:27:13 After they held out for three years
01:27:16 They didn't have a chance, so 960 of them
01:27:20 That's right.
01:27:21 -And you guys are proud of it?
01:27:23 What do you want?
01:27:24 An eloquent philosophical speech
01:27:28 David, attack!
01:27:31 There have been enough Masadas
01:27:54 -The whole air force is at Jerusalem.
01:27:57 Yes, all they can spare is one Piper Cub.
01:28:01 No pilot, no bomb racks, no bombs.
01:28:03 Tell them to drop anything they can find.
01:28:07 Vince told me of a run he made over
01:28:11 -What?
01:28:12 They burst on impact.
01:28:15 Now, don't tell me
01:28:28 -They think we're crazay.
01:28:30 Right, now we're
01:28:33 ...and attack from opposite directions.
01:28:35 I have orders not to allow you
01:28:38 ...but will you advise one column?
01:28:43 I was afraid you weren't going to ask.
01:28:47 Mickey.
01:28:49 I've never faced tanks before.
01:28:54 David, that's all right.
01:28:59 You! Change partners!
01:29:08 There's a war on! Come on!
01:29:14 Come on.
01:29:18 What's this for?
01:29:19 A trick we learned from the Stukas
01:29:22 It's like a whistle.
01:29:25 That's great. That'll make two of us.
01:29:27 Put that on the seat there, son.
01:29:34 Where can I get a bet
01:32:33 Let's run for it.
01:32:48 They're coming along.
01:34:41 I called you back from the desert...
01:34:43 ...because things are not going well.
01:34:48 The Egyptian tanks have been stopped.
01:34:53 Don't worry. Things aren't so bad.
01:34:55 Mickey, there's been a disaster.
01:35:00 The Arab Legion has moved
01:35:04 ...and cut the only supply road
01:35:06 The Arab Legion?
01:35:07 Our boys tried to break through yesterday
01:35:11 The wheat fields
01:35:13 That's a real defense minister speech.
01:35:17 Hardly any artillery, not enough men...
01:35:19 ...but most important,
01:35:22 You're right. We have no high command.
01:35:26 You know about the cease-fire?
01:35:29 The United Nations requested
01:35:32 ...effective the morning of June 11.
01:35:35 Did you accept it?
01:35:37 We don't want to see any more bloodshed
01:35:41 I bet the Arabs have accepted.
01:35:44 They know you can't break through
01:35:47 When the cease-fire comes,
01:35:49 The city will have to surrender
01:35:53 We have two weeks.
01:35:54 -Less.
01:35:56 What the hell's so important
01:35:59 Half the city's already fallen.
01:36:01 It doesn't make sense to risk everything
01:36:05 Did it make sense for a fellow
01:36:08 ...to march his friends into the Red Sea?
01:36:11 Mickey, Jerusalem is starving.
01:36:14 Three pieces of bread a week
01:36:17 Jerusalem was destroyed
01:36:20 ...a second time by Titus of Rome.
01:36:21 Not again, Mickey. Not again!
01:36:24 Without Jerusalem, there is no Israel.
01:36:30 The defense minister
01:36:35 I'd be interested in knowing
01:36:39 In the Bible is a Hebrew word
01:36:43 The word is "Aluf,"
01:36:45 It means commander.
01:36:47 More than that, it means leader.
01:36:49 I'm placing the unified command
01:36:53 ...in the hands of Aluf Michael Stone.
01:36:57 Now, wait a minute!
01:37:00 ...there was time to organizae,
01:37:02 It's like giving a kid a balloon
01:37:05 -I don't believe in miracles.
01:37:08 ...but the last Aluf mentioned in the Bible
01:37:13 I've written a note
01:37:15 ...announcing your appointment.
01:37:19 Well?
01:37:22 Don't you want to be the first general
01:37:32 Aluf?
01:37:48 How long has this convoy
01:37:50 Two days. There is hope?
01:37:53 Tell them not to keep their motors running.
01:37:57 And I?
01:38:00 You never turn yours off.
01:38:07 That means, "I love you," Aluf Stone.
01:38:11 A general should learn
01:38:13 Nobody's going to love me
01:38:16 Nobody who's alive.
01:38:18 Then I'll be dead.
01:38:22 "Do not die, for I shall hate
01:38:27 What a time to think of that one.
01:38:29 The air smells of cow manure and blood.
01:38:44 Asher.
01:38:48 -Mickey.
01:38:51 I got something from the old man.
01:38:59 -It's about time.
01:39:01 You must be in worse
01:39:03 We are. We lost 600 men
01:39:06 600?
01:39:07 We are forced to send immigrants
01:39:10 ...directly from the
01:39:12 Where do they get their basic training?
01:39:15 If they are lucky.
01:39:16 Most of the men have given up hope.
01:39:18 With the Legion controlling the heights,
01:39:22 Asher, your mission's to take Latrun.
01:39:25 If you can't do it,
01:39:27 Yes, Aluf Stone.
01:39:31 We'll have a staff meeting in half an hour.
01:39:34 -Where's the Waldorf-Astoria?
01:39:38 And this is the police fortress of Latrun,
01:39:42 This is the road to Jerusalem.
01:39:45 And here behind these trees, the Legion
01:39:50 Is there any way to bypass that road
01:39:53 No.
01:39:55 Nothing that is not
01:39:58 The only way is here,
01:40:00 That's where we were ambushed
01:40:03 The rest is high cliffs,
01:40:07 Our plan is for an armored attack
01:40:11 ...a frontal assault
01:40:14 ...and a raid to knock out
01:40:17 -Tonight?
01:40:19 Tomorrow?
01:40:21 -Maybe.
01:40:24 All right, we could
01:40:28 Very professional.
01:40:30 -You'd all get an "A" At West Point.
01:40:34 I've just one suggestion:
01:40:36 I'd like an infantry unit
01:40:39 ...then smash through this village
01:40:42 They'd find themselves
01:40:44 ...and they'd be forced to withdraw.
01:40:46 Maybe.
01:40:48 What do you mean?
01:40:49 You're speaking of coordinating
01:40:52 You're not just playing in a sandbox.
01:40:55 The only chance against that firepower
01:40:59 -The whole action?
01:41:01 It'll take split-second timing.
01:41:03 You might as well all start
01:41:05 Synchronizae to mine.
01:41:08 When I say "hack,"
01:41:12 Three, two, one, hack.
01:41:16 Aluf Stone...
01:41:18 ...you'll have to excuse us.
01:41:49 The buses were held up by mechanical
01:41:53 So is the Legion.
01:41:54 In half an hour, it'll be light
01:41:58 -You've got no choice.
01:42:05 Kadima!
01:42:07 Any word from Petach battalion?
01:42:10 We're going to try?
01:42:12 Our only chance is if that infantry unit
01:42:22 They've almost reached Imwas,
01:42:25 -No one has spotted them yet.
01:42:29 Thanks.
01:42:31 What's this?
01:42:33 What?
01:42:34 Ram got into a big argument
01:42:37 ...who wouldn't believe
01:42:39 So we sent for some ribbon
01:42:41 -What about the general?
01:42:45 The story of my life.
01:42:53 Ram.
01:42:56 Wait a minute.
01:43:00 ...I should order you
01:43:03 You never obeyed my orders.
01:43:06 Okay.
01:43:27 Aluf Stone!
01:43:29 Aluf Stone, remember me?
01:43:31 -I'm not sure I...
01:43:35 I told you to go to hell.
01:43:38 Now I remember.
01:43:40 I'm glad you didn't.
01:44:05 Where do they come from?
01:44:08 Belsen, Auschwitza, Buchenwald...
01:44:12 ...by way of Cyprus.
01:44:22 What are they singing?
01:44:24 The same song they used to sing
01:44:30 And as most of our songs...
01:44:32 ...it begins, "Next year in Jerusalem."
01:44:39 "Next year in Jerusalem."
01:45:29 Gafna Blue, this is Petach Red.
01:45:31 Do you read me? Over.
01:45:34 -Where are you?
01:45:36 -We're in the wheat field,
01:45:40 The Legion is on the roof of the fort,
01:47:57 Our flamethrowers are a surprise.
01:48:00 -They made them for us, and they work,
01:48:04 Our boys are placing the dynamite.
01:48:33 We're inside. Inside the wall!
01:48:35 Three of us. No, four!
01:48:37 -Four cars!
01:48:50 Excuse the expression,
01:48:53 The infantry were supposed
01:48:56 Do they want us to be fried?
01:48:58 Magda, do you read me?
01:49:06 What'd she say?
01:49:07 The second hit a minefield
01:49:11 Where's the infantry battalion?
01:49:13 They should've captured the town
01:49:21 -They've decided to withdraw.
01:49:26 All right. What went wrong?
01:49:29 Two. Two dead.
01:49:30 -Two?
01:49:33 They're all from the same neighborhood.
01:49:34 18 families lost sons in the last attack.
01:49:36 And now two more.
01:49:39 They're withdrawing.
01:49:41 That does it.
01:49:48 Our car has been set on fire.
01:49:49 We need mortars! Mortars!
01:49:52 We need more than mortars.
01:49:55 Do you read me, God?
01:49:59 This is Rona.
01:50:02 Rona.
01:50:04 Do you hear me, Rona?
01:50:06 Rona!
01:50:11 They don't need generals now.
01:50:37 Ram!
01:50:39 Ram!
01:50:44 I'm sorry.
01:50:50 The 7th Brigade lost 200 men.
01:50:54 The 3rd, over 300.
01:51:06 The immigrants were hit the hardest.
01:51:09 We gave orders in seven languages,
01:51:13 But they advanced.
01:51:15 We found their bodies in the wheat,
01:51:20 They didn't even know
01:51:22 -But they still advanced.
01:51:26 "Next year in Jerusalem."
01:51:28 What do you want me to do, cry?
01:51:30 It means your training is poor
01:51:32 It means you're wasting manpower.
01:51:36 You know how important that is?
01:51:39 They wanted to fight.
01:51:42 The Arab Legion won't move out. They're
01:51:46 Now you've got to regroup,
01:51:51 I must think of my men.
01:51:53 You saw yourself, our boys are worn out.
01:51:56 We're all worn out, but we'll do it.
01:52:00 We made it across the Red Sea, didn't we?
01:52:06 It's the first time
01:52:14 Yeah.
01:52:19 You people...
01:52:21 Pipsqueak nation...
01:52:24 Tin-can army
01:52:28 "We."
01:52:30 All my life,
01:52:34 Turns out it's here.
01:52:39 The Catskill Mountains with Arabs.
01:52:45 I've been so angry at the world...
01:52:47 ...ever since I was circumcised
01:52:50 All of a sudden,
01:52:54 Everybody here is in the same boat
01:52:59 Okay.
01:53:01 "Stand up and be counted," the man said.
01:53:04 "Grow up," is more like it.
01:53:07 I'm not fighting anymore
01:53:12 I'm fighting because I'm stiff-necked
01:53:16 Next week, Asher.
01:53:20 Aluf Stone.
01:53:21 Aluf Stone, an old friend wants to see you.
01:53:27 Salaam aleikum,
01:53:28 -Shalom,
01:53:32 What's this?
01:53:34 Camels.
01:53:35 We have been told of your road
01:53:39 Thank you for your generous gift.
01:53:40 We appreciate what you're doing for us
01:53:45 You see, the heavy artillery on that hill
01:53:48 There is no way around
01:53:51 Don't worry, I did not steal
01:53:55 ...to have them butchered by Abdullah...
01:53:57 Yes, but perhaps you're not familiar
01:54:00 I am not familiar?
01:54:01 I was having women in these hills
01:54:06 -...and your mother was...
01:54:08 -What is this? -This is what
01:54:11 -Latrun?
01:54:14 Latrun...
01:54:15 -...Hulda.
01:54:16 Beit Jiza.
01:54:18 -Bab El Wad.
01:54:20 -Jerusalem.
01:54:22 -What child did this?
01:54:25 -This hill doesn't exist.
01:54:27 This hill is over here.
01:54:30 And there is an old wadi through here...
01:54:34 ...that cannot be seen from Latrun.
01:54:36 Asher, listen to this:
01:54:37 Since you have taken
01:54:39 ...my camels can move through here.
01:54:42 There's another way
01:54:44 The Palmach boys
01:54:48 It's barely wide enough for a jeep...
01:54:51 ...and it ends against
01:54:55 And they'll come out here.
01:54:57 The other side of Bab El Wad.
01:54:59 Fifty camels couldn't move
01:55:02 ...to feed Jerusalem for half a day.
01:55:03 Who is this idiot?
01:55:05 Are you sure the wadi's big enough
01:55:07 -To take those heavy trucks to Jerusalem?
01:55:10 Build the road in a week?
01:55:12 The cliffs in that area
01:55:15 Allah Azim!
01:55:18 ...I would draw my knife
01:55:21 Let's see this wadi of yours.
01:55:22 But perhaps in his case,
01:55:25 We can at least take a look.
01:55:34 Stop!
01:55:36 You see?
01:55:37 The Jerusalem road is only 1,000 meters
01:55:48 All right, let's get closer.
01:55:58 Let's push.
01:56:04 Okay, all together.
01:56:06 Don't be daft. You're wasting your time.
01:56:08 Even if you could blast a road for trucks,
01:56:12 You'd have to build a mile of switchback
01:56:16 -It would take a year.
01:56:18 Capt. MacAfee.
01:56:19 He came to us by way of the Scots Guards,
01:56:22 Hopefully, one of your worst prophets.
01:56:24 Mr. MacAfee, during the 14th century...
01:56:26 ...Spanish troops carved
01:56:30 Aye, but we don't have any trucks
01:56:33 -Boys, move right back there.
01:56:35 Don't tempt me. Mr. MacAfee,
01:56:45 There's going to be a road
01:56:48 Now, I'll start the job.
01:56:51 You figure out a way to finish it...
01:56:53 ...or one of these rocks will have
01:56:56 To use the colorful local vernacular,
01:57:00 Who's going to build a road
01:57:05 The schnooks, Capt. MacAfee.
01:57:09 The army of the schnooks.
01:57:41 If the Arab Legion finds out
01:57:43 ...they'll turn those guns around
01:57:47 Do they know that?
01:57:49 They know.
01:57:52 Why do they come?
01:57:56 I'm still trying to
01:58:18 Okay, keep working, boys.
01:58:21 That's the stuff. Keep going, lads.
01:58:25 Mac, you've got to get going on that road.
01:58:29 It's a very big bump.
01:58:36 But they're starving to death
01:58:43 Put out that light, somebody! Kill it!
01:59:02 They're moving up hill 49...
01:59:04 ...half a mile from our road.
01:59:07 It's the first time
01:59:38 The Legion is pulling back.
01:59:40 Let's hope they stay back. Four days.
01:59:43 Then the UN freezaes the lines.
01:59:45 We'll have to risk working days
01:59:56 From your wife?
01:59:58 I know the handwriting.
02:00:00 My heart freezaes when I see it.
02:00:03 Emma's seen the newspaper stories
02:00:07 She doesn't know where I am
02:00:09 ...she doesn't want me
02:00:17 ...she'll give me a divorce.
02:00:30 If you've forgotten,
02:00:36 Don't hate me for loving you so much,
02:00:39 Don't hate me for loving you so much,
02:01:14 Welcome.
02:01:18 Sorry I'm late, gentlemen.
02:01:21 -How do you like our Burma road?
02:01:23 -How many trucks did you get up this cliff?
02:01:27 Under their own power?
02:01:28 -What?
02:01:31 You certainly get good information.
02:01:34 Yes, we've been hauling them, but last
02:01:37 I could drive it myself now. It's a cinch.
02:01:40 Then would you explain that to us?
02:01:46 I don't like to be skeptic, Col. Stone.
02:01:48 The United Nations has a delicate
02:01:51 ...if it is to retain
02:01:54 If that road is passable to heavy traffic,
02:01:58 That's right.
02:01:59 The question is, is it passable?
02:02:02 Of course it is. Excuse me. Mr. MacAfee!
02:02:08 They still can't climb steps.
02:02:10 None of the drivers are happy about
02:02:14 They won't budge.
02:02:15 -How long to get that truck on the road?
02:02:19 Get that bulldozaer and
02:02:21 -But look...
02:02:25 Okay! Get that bulldozaer up behind
02:02:29 Right over!
02:03:01 All right, let's get that jeep back.
02:03:04 Come on, let's get the show on the road.
02:03:06 Right, back you go.
02:03:08 That's fine.
02:03:09 Come on, move up in the back there!
02:03:11 Right up here! Come on, go!
02:03:15 What's he playing at?
02:03:16 There's nothing to it.
02:03:23 Jerusalem.
02:03:25 All right, you understand.
02:03:32 Don't hurt my highway.
02:04:02 You've got plenty of room.
02:04:42 See?
02:04:44 As long as we don't run into any traffic.
02:05:53 Do you think I learned Hebrew
02:05:56 Is that the language
02:05:59 I'm sorry, Aluf Stone.
02:06:01 I guess it's foolish.
02:06:02 After all, only a couple of hours
02:06:05 Stay alert.
02:06:06 The Arabs might still use it
02:06:10 Let 'em try.
02:06:12 -What's your name?
02:06:15 Tell your friends it's official now.
02:06:17 We're marching into Jerusalem
02:06:19 Through the back door, sure,
02:06:22 And when anyone asks you how we did it,
02:06:25 -That's an order from your commander.
02:06:30 You're an insubordinate SOB.
02:06:40 -Chaim.
02:07:07 If you knew the trouble I had
02:07:10 Such an army we have now!
02:07:17 Something is wrong.
02:07:21 Magda...
02:07:26 ...I've fallen in love.
02:07:28 Your wife, I know.
02:07:32 What has that to do with us?
02:07:34 -You're being very European.
02:07:37 I live with what is,
02:07:41 I can't live that way.
02:07:43 Not anymore.
02:07:45 See, when Emma said I could go...
02:07:48 ...I knew it was time
02:07:51 Excitement, war...
02:07:53 I don't want to listen.
02:07:54 I know everything before you say it.
02:08:04 Did you know that...
02:08:07 You never said it to me.
02:08:09 Now.
02:08:10 I'm saying it now, because we're here
02:08:14 ...on the road to Jerusalem.
02:08:17 You're standing beneath a rosebush
02:08:21 But how would you look
02:08:24 What?
02:08:27 I'm going home, Magda, for good.
02:08:30 For damn good.
02:08:33 I guess I've been in love with Emma
02:08:41 Now I'm picking a rose for her.
02:08:46 I'll take it to her
02:08:48 ...she always wanted me to be.
02:08:51 Run, Magda.
02:08:53 Run for your life.
02:08:58 Shalom, Mickey.
02:09:04 You bastard.
02:09:37 Chaim, I don't know
02:09:40 ...but I wasn't learning Hebrew.
02:09:44 I don't want to fight anymore.
02:09:46 I wanna go to bed,
02:11:01 Mrs, David Marcus, 482 Westminster Road
02:11:07 Your husband fell last night at his post...
02:11:09 ...in the hills of Jerusalem,
02:11:14 During the too-short time
02:11:17 ...as a man, and as a commander,
02:11:20 ...to all who came into personal contact
02:11:24 His name will live forever
02:11:29 Emma, he was the best man we had.