Major Shears Quotes in The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

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Major Shears Quotes:

  • Maj. Warden: [to Col. Green] Sir, it's most annoying. They say, in view of the time element, they don't think a few practice jumps would be worthwhile.

    Major Shears: No?

    Maj. Warden: No, they say if you make one jump, you've only got 50% chance of injury, two jumps, 80%, and three jumps, you're bound to catch a packet. The consensus of opinion is that the most sensible thing for Major Shears to do is to go ahead and jump, and hope for the best.

    Major Shears: With or without a parachute?

  • Colonel Nicholson: [recognizes Shears] You?

    Major Shears: [lunges at Nicholson] You!

  • Maj. Warden: [lowering binoculars] Kill him... Kill him!

    Major Shears: [screaming] KILL HIM! KILL HIM!

  • Nurse at Ceylon hospital: [both characters are on the beach, discussing the evening's plans] I know, you're terribly sorry, but you're standing me up tonight.

    Major Shears: You couldn't be more wrong!

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