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[MAN SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY OVER RADIO]

MAN 1 [OVER RADIO]: Clear deck.

[MAN SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY OVER RADIO]

MAN 2: Patrick Michael Williamson interview, take one.

Commander Williamson, there's a small

MAN 2: Patrick Michael Williamson interview, take one.

but growing concern in Congress

MAN 2: Patrick Michael Williamson interview, take one.

that we might be getting in over our heads in Southeast Asia.

MAN 2: Patrick Michael Williamson interview, take one.

How does this strike you?

MAN 2: Patrick Michael Williamson interview, take one.

Well, I think we ought to be here.

South Vietnamese want to establish a country

Well, I think we ought to be here.

with values similar to our own.

Well, I think we ought to be here.

I think we ought to help.

Well, I think we ought to be here.

And what values are those?

Freedom, the right to think for yourself,

to follow your own faith.

Freedom, the right to think for yourself,

You know, individual freedom.

Freedom, the right to think for yourself,

Is that why you're here?

I think I've told you why I'm here.

But if you want the official reason,

I think I've told you why I'm here.

you'll have to ask the civilian authorities.

I think I've told you why I'm here.

They lawfully ordered me here.

I think I've told you why I'm here.

On that level, I'm serving my country.

I think I've told you why I'm here.

I'm here to serve my government.

I think I've told you why I'm here.

[���]

[���]

[GROANING]

They held down the eject?

[GROANING]

I hit the tree on the way down.

[GROANING]

You'll be all right. MASON: Ahh.

[GROANING]

Medivac will be here. Okay, thank God.

[GROANING]

There it is.

Christ. Get us outta here, Pat.

I gotta get out in the open.

Christ. Get us outta here, Pat.

I gotta make official contact.

Christ. Get us outta here, Pat.

[RADIO BEEPING]

[BEEPING STOPS]

[PANTING]

[GROANING]

Hey, he's got a broken leg.

[SHOUTS IN VIETNAMESE]

Hey, he's got a broken leg.

Get him off me.

Get him off me.

Get him off me.

[GUNSHOT]

Mason! Mason!

[GUNSHOT]

Mason!

Mason!

[���]

The legacy of colonialism.

[SPEAKING IN FRENCH]

The legacy of colonialism.

Replacement parts from France

are very difficult to obtain, to say nothing of the expense.

Replacement parts from France

That you stand when I enter is good, is proper.

Shows correctness of attitude.

That you stand when I enter is good, is proper.

Welcome to Hanoi and Hoa Lo prison.

I am Major Ngo Doc. And you are?

Welcome to Hanoi and Hoa Lo prison.

2210771, Lieutenant Commander Williamson,

Welcome to Hanoi and Hoa Lo prison.

Patrick Michael, 16th October 1930.

Welcome to Hanoi and Hoa Lo prison.

And where was your aircraft destroyed?

Welcome to Hanoi and Hoa Lo prison.

2210771, Lieutenant Commander Williamson, Patrick Michael--

Welcome to Hanoi and Hoa Lo prison.

Heh. Yes, yes, all well and good, commander.

Welcome to Hanoi and Hoa Lo prison.

You are, no doubt, trying to hide

behind the Geneva convention, n'est-ce pas?

You are, no doubt, trying to hide

Well, commander,

when the United States declare war upon my country,

Well, commander,

then we will fulfill our international commitments.

Well, commander,

But for the moment, there is no declaration of war.

Well, commander,

And since you cannot be a prisoner of war,

Well, commander,

you are a criminal.

Well, commander,

I suggest you should ask for a pardon.

President Ho Chi Minh is a great man.

He will personally protect you while you are here

President Ho Chi Minh is a great man.

in Hoa Lo prison.

President Ho Chi Minh is a great man.

2210771, Lieutenant Commander Williamson,

Patrick Michael, 16th October 1930.

2210771, Lieutenant Commander Williamson,

Our war with the French lasted for a decade.

You might be here for several years.

Think carefully, commander.

Now, where was your aircraft shot down?

2210771, Lieutenant Commander Patrick

Michael Williamson, 16th October 1930.

2210771, Lieutenant Commander Patrick

Recently pictured in LIFE magazine.

2210771, Lieutenant Commander Patrick

Married to Sheila Powers, June 15, 1954.

2210771, Lieutenant Commander Patrick

Two sons, age 7 and 9.

2210771, Lieutenant Commander Patrick

Home is Philadelphia.

2210771, Lieutenant Commander Patrick

No point continuing, eh, commander?

So...

Let us try again.

Are you married?

I know what you're trying to do.

Are you married?

If I start telling you this,

Are you married?

I'll be on board your program.

Are you married?

Are you married, commander?

Are you married?

No.

Are you married?

[SPEAKS IN FRENCH]

It might be two or three years

before I give you another chance to cooperate.

It might be two or three years

To show correctness of attitude.

[SPEAKS IN VIETNAMESE]

[SHOUTS IN VIETNAMESE]

[SPEAKS IN VIETNAMESE]

[���]

You bow!

You bow!

[���]

Okay.

You can handle this.

Okay.

Won't be more than a couple of months.

We can handle this.

[���]

[SQUEAKING]

No eat? You bad.

Down. I said down.

No eat? You bad.

[GROANING]

Damn.

[VIETNAMESE MUSIC PLAYING FAINTLY ON RADIO]

[GUARD SPEAKS IN VIETNAMESE]

[WOMAN ON RADIO SPEAKING IN VIETNAMESE]

[METAL CLATTERS]

[VIETNAMESE MUSIC PLAYING ON RADIO]

[���]

Hey, driver! Navy?

[SPEAKS IN VIETNAMESE]

Hey, driver! Navy?

[HUMMING]

[���]

Oh, God, if there's another Yank here, we can make it.

We can make it, we can make it, God.

Oh, God, if there's another Yank here, we can make it.

We can make it.

[SPEAKING IN VIETNAMESE]

Well, commander.

How have you been these past few months?

Well, commander.

Surviving.

Well, commander.

Heh, yes, indeed, you have.

Well, commander.

And I think you should deserve some reward for that.

Well, commander.

Some of your compatriots may be joining us.

Well, commander.

Perhaps we should allow you some contact.

Well, commander.

Move you around from time to time.

Well, commander.

In spite of my threat to leave you in isolation

Well, commander.

for three years,

Well, commander.

I offer some change after merely one.

Well, commander.

You can therefore see, I am a very lenient man.

Lenient, hell.

I just outlasted you.

Lenient, hell.

All clear.

Hi.

All clear.

Welcome to the bridal suite of the Hanoi Hilton.

All clear.

Williamson.

Lieutenant Commander of the Hancock.

Williamson.

Yeah, well-- The Hancock?

Williamson.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

The only one in the cellblock.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

Hi, I'm Paul Kennedy.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

Lieutenant JG off the Enterprise.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

Earl Hubman, captain, Air Force.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

Bill Oldham, Marine major.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

I'd get up, but the leg's gone.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

Busted in two places.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

Believe it or not, I've been here the longest,

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

over six months, over in the Annex.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

Besides you. Four for me.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

And the cripple here is the new boy.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

Three weeks.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

A year's a long time.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

Who also have you seen? No one.

How long have you been-- A year. I think.

I saw a message on the bath house walls.

It was signed a Navy driver.

That message and that's all.

It was signed a Navy driver.

So it's been... It's been a very long time.

It was signed a Navy driver.

I began to think that I wouldn't see anyone, and so...

It was signed a Navy driver.

Seeing you guys is...

What's your name again?

Seeing you guys is...

Paul Kennedy, sir. Paul Kennedy.

Seeing you guys is...

How are you?

Seeing you guys is...

And you're...? Captain Hubman.

Seeing you guys is...

And you're...? Bill.

Seeing you guys is...

Bill, how are you, Bill?

Seeing you guys is...

Welcome, sir. Welcome.

Seeing you guys is...

WILLIAMSON: How long you in, Bill?

Twenty-one years in the corps.

Twenty-one years, semper fi.

Twenty-one years in the corps.

Where you from? Philly.

Twenty-one years in the corps.

And you? St. Louis.

Twenty-one years in the corps.

Oakland.

Twenty-one years in the corps.

Tell me about what's going on at home.

Twenty-one years in the corps.

What have I been missing?

Twenty-one years in the corps.

I'll tell you, Williamson.

Twenty-one years in the corps.

For openers, they've got this 16-year-old daughter.

Twenty-one years in the corps.

Brings home this kid, a boyfriend.

Twenty-one years in the corps.

Now, this kid has got hair almost across his ears,

so my wife asked him, in a decent,

Now, this kid has got hair almost across his ears,

courteous way, she says,

Now, this kid has got hair almost across his ears,

"Don't you find your hair a little feminine?"

Now, this kid has got hair almost across his ears,

That little son of a bitch

Now, this kid has got hair almost across his ears,

looks at her straight in the eye and says,

Now, this kid has got hair almost across his ears,

"Compared to you, maybe."

Now, this kid has got hair almost across his ears,

So I killed him.

Now, this kid has got hair almost across his ears,

[CHUCKLES]

Now, this kid has got hair almost across his ears,

Heh, don't believe him.

Something wrong, commander?

WILLIAMSON: Maybe.

Something wrong, commander?

I mean, I don't know who you guys really are.

Something wrong, commander?

Why you're allowed company.

Something wrong, commander?

It's okay sir, relax.

Something wrong, commander?

There's no conspiracy here, look.

Something wrong, commander?

Our war is over.

Something wrong, commander?

Once we're in here, we're as good as discharged.

Something wrong, commander?

And as far as being together, look, Oldham's hurt.

Something wrong, commander?

It's hot in here.

Something wrong, commander?

Give me a hand, will you?

Something wrong, commander?

I'm here as an afterthought.

Something wrong, commander?

Until three weeks ago I was in a jungle camp.

Something wrong, commander?

I'm not supposed to be a fighting man anymore.

Something wrong, commander?

I did my war in Korea, I'm a recall.

Something wrong, commander?

Right about now I should be taking a 503

Something wrong, commander?

from Grand Central to Scarsdale.

Something wrong, commander?

Nice place you got here.

Did a real A-1, spit and polish job.

I'm going to need an 8:00 wake-up call.

You bow. You bow.

I'm going to need an 8:00 wake-up call.

You bow!

I'm going to need an 8:00 wake-up call.

Never bow to you, you lousy son--

I'm going to need an 8:00 wake-up call.

[GROANS]

I'm going to need an 8:00 wake-up call.

Never! God damn it!

Get your skinny little ass back here!

Never! God damn it!

Voice to deep to be a V. Must be a choir.

Never! God damn it!

Choir! Hey, driver!

Never! God damn it!

No do! No do! You quiet!

Hey, don't put him back in solitary.

No do! No do! You quiet!

[���]

No do! No do! You quiet!

Fuck you!

Well, whoever just told me to go screw myself

Fuck you!

had sure better outrank me.

Fuck you!

Uh, who said that? CATHCART: I'm Cathcart.

Fuck you!

Cameron Cathcart.

Fuck you!

Air Force, colonel, full colonel.

Where are you?

Air Force, colonel, full colonel.

Uh, sir. Where are you, sir?

Air Force, colonel, full colonel.

Keep talking.

Air Force, colonel, full colonel.

MILES: I'm Miles, captain, Air Force.

Air Force, colonel, full colonel.

Captain, huh?

Air Force, colonel, full colonel.

You just keep talking. MILES: Yes, sir.

Air Force, colonel, full colonel.

A little discipline around here would be good, sir.

Air Force, colonel, full colonel.

I know I could use some structure.

Air Force, colonel, full colonel.

Uh, I'm alone. That's enough.

Air Force, colonel, full colonel.

Captain.

Air Force, colonel, full colonel.

I found it.

Air Force, colonel, full colonel.

It's a hole. Back of that pipe.

About 9 o'clock. Get up on your bunk.

It's a hole. Back of that pipe.

I'm sorry, sir. I can't, I'm in stocks.

Oh.

I'm sorry, sir. I can't, I'm in stocks.

I got contact with a man on the other side.

He says he just got himself 60 days in irons

for trying to contact you.

He says he just got himself 60 days in irons

Tell him congratulations on joining the ankle biters' club.

He says he just got himself 60 days in irons

And sir, could you do me a favor?

He says he just got himself 60 days in irons

Uh, ask him how he works the bucket in the stocks.

He says he just got himself 60 days in irons

I'll find out.

He says he just got himself 60 days in irons

In the meantime, hear this.

And pass it on.

In the meantime, hear this.

The code of conduct

In the meantime, hear this.

will apply to all American serviceman in here.

In the meantime, hear this.

Nobody handed you a discharge when you got captured.

In the meantime, hear this.

We will keep the faith in God and country and in one another.

In the meantime, hear this.

We will honor military ranks

In the meantime, hear this.

and obey the senior ranking officer at all times.

In the meantime, hear this.

For the time being, until I hear different,

In the meantime, hear this.

I am that SRO.

In the meantime, hear this.

My orders are simple.

In the meantime, hear this.

Firstly, save everything.

In the meantime, hear this.

Collect every piece of scrap you can find.

In the meantime, hear this.

It'll all come in handy.

In the meantime, hear this.

Secondly, stay in contact at all times.

In the meantime, hear this.

You must contact every arrival.

In the meantime, hear this.

You must memorize every name.

In the meantime, hear this.

And we will manipulate the enemy,

In the meantime, hear this.

but we will not antagonize him needlessly.

In the meantime, hear this.

You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

In the meantime, hear this.

No matter what they do to us, we are Americans.

In the meantime, hear this.

If we help and support one another,

In the meantime, hear this.

we will prevail.

No thanks, I'm growing a beard.

Beat it!

Well, maybe just a trim. No. You no good.

You tough guy. You go away.

Well, maybe just a trim. No. You no good.

MILES: Hey, Einstein.

What are you doing? Gassing up the gook H-bomb?

MILES: Hey, Einstein.

Great disguise.

MILES: Hey, Einstein.

No, really, you had me fooled.

MILES: Hey, Einstein.

I like it.

MILES: Hey, Einstein.

[���]

You got here just in time, sir.

We needed an SRO.

You got here just in time, sir.

Carry on, commander.

[SPEAKS IN VIETNAMESE]

KENNEDY: All clear. Report out.

Kennedy, cell eight, a-okay, sir.

KENNEDY: All clear. Report out.

Williamson, cell six, first-class shape, sir.

KENNEDY: All clear. Report out.

Me and Oldham in cell seven are okay, sir.

KENNEDY: All clear. Report out.

We're fantastic over here. Never better.

KENNEDY: All clear. Report out.

Ashby in cell five. Coming along fine, sir.

KENNEDY: All clear. Report out.

Ashby? How's the arm, son?

KENNEDY: All clear. Report out.

Can you use it?

KENNEDY: All clear. Report out.

[GROANS]

It's getting there, sir.

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

two things to remember.

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

Firstly, you must resist any attempt

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

to make you act contrite.

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

Repeat, do not act contrite.

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

Secondly, Williamson?

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

You keep working on that transom with that nail

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

you found, you hear?

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

All right, carry on, gentlemen.

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

Okay, Ashby?

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

This time I want a straight answer.

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

Understand? Yes, sir.

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

All right. Now explain.

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

If Rod Steiger was on the czarist side,

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

why would he want to help Omar Sharif?

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

Because he really wants Julie Christie.

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

WILLIAMSON: She was in love with Tom Courtenay, right?

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

Uh, no, sir.

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

Courtenay was on the train, was all.

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

I think it was meant to be Trotsky.

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

Forget that.

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

Colonel Cathcart, what did you mean

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

that Johnson's ordered a bombing pause?

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

Did the V respond? Will they talk?

CATHCART: Before we get down to business,

In Korea they talked for three years

before the POWs came home. Three years.

In Korea they talked for three years

Hubman, you're a delight.

In Korea they talked for three years

Living with a happy, upbeat guy like you is a real delight.

In Korea they talked for three years

You know something, if this was World War II,

In Korea they talked for three years

I'd escape.

In Korea they talked for three years

I get away from you and the gooks.

In Korea they talked for three years

ASHBY: Colonel, could it really be that long?

CATHCART: Ashby, we don't have to tell you that this is not Korea.

ASHBY: Colonel, could it really be that long?

We're not gonna be here forever.

ASHBY: Colonel, could it really be that long?

Bombing pause or not, our people, they know we're here.

ASHBY: Colonel, could it really be that long?

They'll never let us down.

ASHBY: Colonel, could it really be that long?

I know, sir. It's, uh, just a little lonely, is all, sir.

ASHBY: Colonel, could it really be that long?

I'm not used to being alone like this.

ASHBY: Colonel, could it really be that long?

Big family, college fraternity,

ASHBY: Colonel, could it really be that long?

the Air Force, I--

ASHBY: Colonel, could it really be that long?

I hate being alone.

You can always pray, son.

Then you're never alone.

Find yourself a mirror.

Just a mirror.

MILES: � Oh, his name Is Colonel Cathcart �

Just a mirror.

� He's the leader of the group �

Just a mirror.

� So gather around, All you Yanks �

Just a mirror.

� He'll give you All the poop �

Just a mirror.

� He took no shit he gave them But the guard on was pissed �

Just a mirror.

� They clamped him In a stinking hole �

Just a mirror.

� They thought He'd not be missed �

Just a mirror.

[SHOUTS IN VIETNAMESE]

Just a mirror.

Hey, hey! What are you doing, taking your sister to lunch?

Just a mirror.

Trying to sing here. Jesus.

Just a mirror.

Everybody's a critic around here.

Just a mirror.

"Colonel Cameron Cathcart. United States Air Force."

Just a mirror.

Huh, twice decorated Korean ace.

Just a mirror.

"Twenty kills."

Twenty kills.

You like flying, eh? You like the war?

Twenty kills.

Perhaps I should read a little bit more.

I've seen it. There's no relevance here.

Perhaps I should read a little bit more.

But this is a highly respected publication.

Innocent enough, I suppose.

But this is a highly respected publication.

But here in Hoa Lo prison, it is your indictment.

But this is a highly respected publication.

I have no need to keep you alive.

But this is a highly respected publication.

You have not been confirmed as a prisoner.

But this is a highly respected publication.

Heh, only last Sunday,

But this is a highly respected publication.

The New York Times listed you as an MIA.

But this is a highly respected publication.

The other men know I'm here.

But this is a highly respected publication.

Who knows what they will remember in 10 or 15 years?

We had Frenchman here for longer than that.

Who knows what they will remember in 10 or 15 years?

So, American Colonel,

I am fully aware that you are attempting to maintain

American ranks and military discipline here.

I am fully aware that you are attempting to maintain

You will stop immediately.

I am fully aware that you are attempting to maintain

Cathcart, things might get much worse.

The ranks do exist.

Cathcart, things might get much worse.

Heh. We are American servicemen.

Cathcart, things might get much worse.

I am an American colonel.

Cathcart, things might get much worse.

[GRUNTS]

Cathcart, things might get much worse.

[SIGHS]

"There are those in my government

"who dislike educated men..." Oh, such as myself,

"There are those in my government

who were schooled by the Jesuits.

"There are those in my government

They consider me, uh, ideologically unsound,

"There are those in my government

too prone to compassion for people like you.

"There are those in my government

They must see that I have helped you

to cooperate, to put your white man's arrogance aside.

They must see that I have helped you

Stop the silly Army games.

I will consider it an act of contrition.

The ranks do exist. We are American servicemen.

I am an American colonel.

The ranks do exist. We are American servicemen.

No, Cathcart. American criminals.

The ranks do exist. We are American servicemen.

Yes, criminals.

The ranks do exist. We are American servicemen.

You wish to maintain discipline here?

You wish to challenge me?

You wish to maintain discipline here?

Good. Acceptable.

I will pick, at random, one of your men,

and I will exert on him the same physical pain

I will pick, at random, one of your men,

you and your country inflict on my people with your war.

I will pick, at random, one of your men,

Yes, Cathcart.

You will only have yourself to blame

for his pain and his anguish.

You will only have yourself to blame

I want you to think about that.

[���]

I want you to think about that.

[GRUNTS]

[SIGHS]

What the hell kind of haircut was that?

Jeez, what I wouldn't give for that suit though, heh.

What the hell kind of haircut was that?

Welcome to the pigsty.

What the hell kind of haircut was that?

Pigsty population doubles.

What the hell kind of haircut was that?

Young kid, Air Force flight suit,

What the hell kind of haircut was that?

lieutenant bars.

What the hell kind of haircut was that?

Welcome, Lieutenant X.

What the hell kind of haircut was that?

Good luck. You're gonna need it.

What the hell kind of haircut was that?

You might as well be dead as here.

What the hell kind of haircut was that?

[MICE SQUEAKING]

What the hell kind of haircut was that?

[SCREAMS]

Get away! Jesus! Aah!

Get out!

Get away! Jesus! Aah!

Oh, thank God, thank God.

Get away! Jesus! Aah!

And you too, heh. Hey, you too. Okay, okay, guys.

Get away! Jesus! Aah!

All right. Oh, Jesus Christ, oh.

Get away! Jesus! Aah!

No noise!

Get away! Jesus! Aah!

[GREGORY SCREAMING]

Get away! Jesus! Aah!

No! Stop!

Get away! Jesus! Aah!

GUARD: No noise!

Get away! Jesus! Aah!

[GREGORY SCREAMING]

Get away! Jesus! Aah!

GREGORY: Jesus! Bastard!

Gregory, lieutenant, USAF, sir.

Who right now wishes he'd gone to law school.

God bless you, son. God bless you.

[INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE]

I am told you still insist

that you have some, uh, special status here.

I am told you still insist

[GREGORY SCREAMS IN DISTANCE]

I am told you still insist

So speak.

Speak for him.

[GREGORY SCREAMS]

Speak for him.

GREGORY: No!

Speak for him.

Will you not speak to save him?

Speak for him.

It is time for you

to experience another part of our prison system,

It is time for you

but not until you, yourself, have visited Room 18,

It is time for you

and then you will disappear.

It is time for you

Maybe three or four years.

It is time for you

[DOC SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY]

MILES: Soldier on, colonel!

[DOC SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY]

Soldier on! You too, flyer. You too!

[DOC SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY]

Williamson's the new SRO.

Me? Oh, shit. CATHCART: Good luck.

Williamson's the new SRO.

[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]

[KEYS JINGLE]

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

[DOOR CLOSES]

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

Hey, it's gonna be all right. Hey, it's gonna be fine.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

It's gonna be fine. You're gonna be fine, all right?

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

Stay awake on me.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

[WHEEZES]

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

You stay awake, you stay alive.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

There's no way I'm gonna let you die, all right? You got that?

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

There's no way I'm gonna let you die. Stay awake!

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

[THUDDING]

[BREATHING HEAVILY]

All right. SRO Williamson wants to know

[BREATHING HEAVILY]

what you did that antagonized them the most.

[BREATHING HEAVILY]

Nothing, ahem.

[BREATHING HEAVILY]

Negative. Nothing.

[BREATHING HEAVILY]

Come on, you stay awake on me.

[BREATHING HEAVILY]

He wants to know what you said.

After Room 18? Heh.

He wants to know what you said.

Whatever they wanted.

He wants to know what you said.

Why...

What's your name, soldier? What's your name, flyer?

Gregory, first lieutenant. Air Force.

What's your name, soldier? What's your name, flyer?

[GROANING]

What's your name, soldier? What's your name, flyer?

I know, I know. Now listen to me.

What's your name, soldier? What's your name, flyer?

Listen to me. Now this is an SRO order.

What's your name, soldier? What's your name, flyer?

And you can never let them think

that you can be beaten into anything.

And you can never let them think

You lie to them, mislead them, anything,

And you can never let them think

but you never let them break you, you got that?

And you can never let them think

None of you guys broke?

And you can never let them think

Why don't you get some sleep? No, I've gotta know.

You didn't break? None of the rest of those guys broke?

Why don't you get some sleep? No, I've gotta know.

No. No?

Oh, man. Oh, man. I'm so sorry.

[SOBBING]

Oh, man. Oh, man. I'm so sorry.

I'm so very sorry.

Oh, man. Oh, man. I'm so sorry.

I couldn't... I didn't.

Oh, man. Oh, man. I'm so sorry.

I'm a short-termer. I'm not like you guys.

Oh, man. Oh, man. I'm so sorry.

But I love, heh, home.

Oh, man. Oh, man. I'm so sorry.

I want to go home. I know. I know.

Oh, man. Oh, man. I'm so sorry.

Please! You've got-- Shh!

Oh, man. Oh, man. I'm so sorry.

[MUFFLED SHOUTING]

Oh, man. Oh, man. I'm so sorry.

Shut up! Just be shut up, Gregory.

Oh, man. Oh, man. I'm so sorry.

He's hurt. He's hurt bad, he's hurt bad. He's hurt.

[GUARDS SPEAKING IN VIETNAMESE]

He's hurt. He's hurt bad, he's hurt bad. He's hurt.

Hey!

He's hurt. He's hurt bad, he's hurt bad. He's hurt.

Can't you see this man? He's hurt.

He's hurt. He's hurt bad, he's hurt bad. He's hurt.

[SCREAMING]

He's hurt. He's hurt bad, he's hurt bad. He's hurt.

You'll be all right, man. You'll be okay.

He's hurt. He's hurt bad, he's hurt bad. He's hurt.

You're gonna be okay. You're gonna be okay, Gregory!

He's hurt. He's hurt bad, he's hurt bad. He's hurt.

You're gonna be okay!

He's hurt. He's hurt bad, he's hurt bad. He's hurt.

[KEYS JINGLE]

He's hurt. He's hurt bad, he's hurt bad. He's hurt.

[COUGHING]

They must've been looking for a fight.

[COUGHING]

It stinks, he stinks.

[COUGHING]

They've just never been brutal like that.

[COUGHING]

Who cares about that? The man broke.

[COUGHING]

He told the V what they wanted.

[COUGHING]

GUARD: Fischer? Fischer?

You. Go.

GUARD: Fischer? Fischer?

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GUARD: Fischer? Fischer?

[GROANS]

I'm... I'm Cathcart.

Cathcart, Colonel Cathcart, Air Force.

I'm... I'm Cathcart.

What happened? CATHCART: They broke me.

I'm... I'm Cathcart.

[CATHCART SOBBING]

I'm... I'm Cathcart.

CATHCART: The others, the boys,

I'm... I'm Cathcart.

they won't be able to help it either.

I'm... I'm Cathcart.

Tell them. Take care of them, huh?

I'm... I'm Cathcart.

Fischer. Your turn will come.

I'm... I'm Cathcart.

[KEYS JINGLE]

[GONG BANGING]

[KEYS JINGLE]

KENNEDY: All clear.

WILLIAMSON: Hey, new boy, cell three. Work the transom.

I loosened that one myself.

WILLIAMSON: Hey, new boy, cell three. Work the transom.

Work the motor chips in the corner, it'll slip out.

WILLIAMSON: Hey, new boy, cell three. Work the transom.

Ugh.

KENNEDY: Hi. Welcome to the Hanoi Hilton. Pretty nice, huh?

The food here's pretty lousy

KENNEDY: Hi. Welcome to the Hanoi Hilton. Pretty nice, huh?

but it's all room service, so it's, uh...

KENNEDY: Hi. Welcome to the Hanoi Hilton. Pretty nice, huh?

I suggest the continental cuisine.

KENNEDY: Hi. Welcome to the Hanoi Hilton. Pretty nice, huh?

This visual intercom is courtesy of the SRO.

KENNEDY: Hi. Welcome to the Hanoi Hilton. Pretty nice, huh?

The rest of us chippers. It's our version of escape.

KENNEDY: Hi. Welcome to the Hanoi Hilton. Pretty nice, huh?

I'm Williamson, I was a lieutenant commander,

but Oliviera, here, who just joined us,

I'm Williamson, I was a lieutenant commander,

has said I got boosted a rank the day the V got me.

I'm Williamson, I was a lieutenant commander,

Yeah, it's true, man. Really?

I'm Williamson, I was a lieutenant commander,

WILLIAMSON: That means I'm senior ranking officer,

I'm Williamson, I was a lieutenant commander,

unless you outrank me.

I'm Williamson, I was a lieutenant commander,

What about Colonel Cathcart?

I'm Williamson, I was a lieutenant commander,

You saw him? You saw the colonel?

I'm Williamson, I was a lieutenant commander,

Where?

I'm Williamson, I was a lieutenant commander,

Are there no guards here?

It's siesta.

Are there no guards here?

Three whacks, the gong, pause, then one.

Are there no guards here?

They live by the gong here, it tells you what to do

Are there no guards here?

and when to do it.

Are there no guards here?

These two empty?

The one on my left has a youngster who talked

These two empty?

and he's been in solitary ever since.

These two empty?

Now how about you? Who are you?

These two empty?

All right.

These two empty?

Name's Fischer, major, 82nd Airborne.

These two empty?

Now attached to the Pentagon.

These two empty?

How did you get here?

These two empty?

I was here for one helicopter trip.

It malfunctioned.

I was here for one helicopter trip.

We crash landed north of the DMZ.

I was here for one helicopter trip.

[ALL CHUCKLE]

I was here for one helicopter trip.

Shh! Tell us about Cathcart.

As far as Cathcart's concerned, let me say that I saw him.

Shh! Tell us about Cathcart.

What was left of him.

What do you mean? What's left?

What was left of him.

How was he, how were his arms?

What was left of him.

Swollen. Very swollen. Blue with rope burns.

What was left of him.

Gregory!

What was left of him.

ALL: Gregory!

What was left of him.

Look, major, I've been in here almost 2 years.

The punishment has been brutal

Look, major, I've been in here almost 2 years.

but it's never been life-threatening.

Look, major, I've been in here almost 2 years.

Until Gregory?

He must've brought it on himself.

Until Gregory?

He must have. He's just a kid.

Until Gregory?

It doesn't-- Doesn't what?

Until Gregory?

Make sense.

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

The peace loving people

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

of Vietnam wish to forgive all American criminals.

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

The people of Vietnam want you to know the truth.

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Have you been wondered

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

why there are so little number of new American criminals?

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Did you think

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

it is because your cohorts are winning the war? Heh.

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

How you are wrong.

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Your own president has ordered slow down,

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

no more do your bombers strike at us.

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

You are being deserted by your own confederates in crime.

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Things will get worse, fellows.

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Because as we suffer your war, so will you.

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

They won't slow down the bombing!

WOMAN [OVER PA]: This is the voice of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Christ. We'll be here forever.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

Yes we will. We stick together. We follow orders. We'll make it.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

Who cares what happens in here?

We'll never get out of here. Never!

Why should I take orders from somebody

We'll never get out of here. Never!

because he used to have ranking?

We'll never get out of here. Never!

He still does outrank you.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

[GONG BANGING]

We'll never get out of here. Never!

GREGORY [OVER PA]: I'm Lieutenant Donald Allen Gregory, U.S. Air Force.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

I wish to admit my crimes

We'll never get out of here. Never!

against the peace-loving peoples of Vietnam.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

I have, many times, flown my aircraft

We'll never get out of here. Never!

at the Vietnamese people, even enjoying the death...

We'll never get out of here. Never!

[CRYING]

We'll never get out of here. Never!

GREGORY: I have used cluster bombs.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

I have used napalm.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

I am ashamed of myself

We'll never get out of here. Never!

and of America and of Americans.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

[TAPPING MORSE CODE ON WALL]

We'll never get out of here. Never!

I plead forgiveness.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

I beg President Ho to forgive my crimes.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

SRO order.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

If taken, resist as long as poss.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

[TAPPING CONTINUES]

We'll never get out of here. Never!

Then do the best you can.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

CATHCART [OVER PA]: I am Cameron Cathcart.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

We are all together.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

God bless us all.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

I was a colonel

We'll never get out of here. Never!

in the criminal Armed Forces...

We'll never get out of here. Never!

Yeah, I hope he does. I hope he does.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

You can bet Lyndon Johnson won't.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

Shut your son of a bitch mouth.

We'll never get out of here. Never!

CATHCART: As a senior officer

I personally ordered the execution...

CATHCART: As a senior officer

Lord.

CATHCART: As a senior officer

...hundreds of innocent Vietnamese women...

CATHCART: As a senior officer

This is a psalm, I think. I don't know which one.

CATHCART: As a senior officer

I shall lift up mine eyes unto the hills

CATHCART: As a senior officer

from whence cometh my strength.

CATHCART: As a senior officer

My strength cometh from the Lord

CATHCART: As a senior officer

who made the heavens and the earth.

CATHCART: As a senior officer

I thank Senator Fulbright for demanding the bombing pause.

CATHCART: As a senior officer

I don't know the rest.

CATHCART: As a senior officer

I pray for the victory of Vietnam.

CATHCART: As a senior officer

I am glad to again, to be a civilian.

CATHCART: As a senior officer

Kiss my rosy red American ass!

Goddamn it!

...of the compassionate Vietnamese captors.

Goddamn it!

And now, good night,

Goddamn it!

with the reminder that despite your crimes,

Goddamn it!

Ho Chi Minh, the president, loves you.

Goddamn it!

[SIGHS]

Goddamn it!

Now, there's one guy that doesn't outrank me anymore.

Goddamn it!

Ah, I am also very tired, Williamson.

Goddamn it!

It is late.

Goddamn it!

I can't do it.

Goddamn it!

I ask so very little.

Goddamn it!

I'll only lie. What good is a biography full of lies?

Goddamn it!

Williamson, you are an intelligent man.

Goddamn it!

You're a family man, like myself.

Goddamn it!

Why will you not do what I ask?

[���]

Why will you not do what I ask?

WILLIAMSON [ON RECORDING ON PA]: My name is

Patrick Michael Williamson.

WILLIAMSON [ON RECORDING ON PA]: My name is

I'm from Philadelphia.

WILLIAMSON [ON RECORDING ON PA]: My name is

I was a professional athlete, a university professor

WILLIAMSON [ON RECORDING ON PA]: My name is

and part-time bank president.

WILLIAMSON [ON RECORDING ON PA]: My name is

[GUARDS SPEAKING IN VIETNAMESE]

WILLIAMSON [ON RECORDING ON PA]: My name is

My brother was a professional football player...

[DOOR LOCKS]

My brother was a professional football player...

...who was killed in a game.

My brother was a professional football player...

[SIGHS]

My brother was a professional football player...

My sister was a concubine for a United States senator.

My brother was a professional football player...

[SOBS]

My brother was a professional football player...

I understand... Is that me?

My brother was a professional football player...

Ah, no, it's me.

My brother was a professional football player...

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My brother was a professional football player...

The V blanket,

can't even hang yourself with them.

The V blanket,

Hurts. Worse is when they untie them.

I know how to help.

You know, I thought we'd never lose a battle.

I know how to help.

Any battle.

And I'm so ashamed.

[CRYING]

And I'm so ashamed.

But that means that we've gotta stick together,

you and me, and everyone who broke,

But that means that we've gotta stick together,

we've gotta hang in. We've gotta survive.

But that means that we've gotta stick together,

Because we've got to see home.

But that means that we've gotta stick together,

We've got to see home. Damn.

But that means that we've gotta stick together,

Tsk. Ahh.

But that means that we've gotta stick together,

[BOTH CRYING]

Hubman.

The Vietnamese people is in whose hands lie your fate,

have no wish to keep you here.

The Vietnamese people is in whose hands lie your fate,

Glad to hear that. Delighted to hear that.

The Vietnamese people is in whose hands lie your fate,

However, our intelligence is not without limits.

The Vietnamese people is in whose hands lie your fate,

There must be an entente.

The Vietnamese people is in whose hands lie your fate,

You mean, uh, like a bargain?

The Vietnamese people is in whose hands lie your fate,

Precisely.

The Vietnamese people is in whose hands lie your fate,

I'm sorry but, uh, I can't do that.

Now, I have no wish to antagonize you.

I'm sorry but, uh, I can't do that.

But I can't.

I'm sorry but, uh, I can't do that.

Hubman, you have no idea

I'm sorry but, uh, I can't do that.

what we want to ask of you yet.

I'm sorry but, uh, I can't do that.

Now, Major Ngiap is a pilot.

I'm sorry but, uh, I can't do that.

He understands your language. Come.

I'm sorry but, uh, I can't do that.

Sit, Hubman.

Now, we know you were in an A-6 aircraft.

And we know this aircraft has two men.

Pilot in front and there is a backseat man.

And we know this aircraft has two men.

And we have deduced that the backseat man controls the radar.

And we know this aircraft has two men.

Now, Hubman, all we need to know is,

And we know this aircraft has two men.

how does the radar pick targets?

And we know this aircraft has two men.

You know, I can't answer, I'm sorry.

DOC: You must never gesture like that!

You know, I can't answer, I'm sorry.

It is impolite to show the palms of your hands!

You know, I can't answer, I'm sorry.

Now, remember that!

You know, I can't answer, I'm sorry.

Such arrogance does not speak well of your sorrow.

You know, I can't answer, I'm sorry.

Now, about the radar?

Oh, the, uh, A-6 radar

well, uh, you know, that's, uh,

Oh, the, uh, A-6 radar

exactly the same as the B-17.

Oh, the, uh, A-6 radar

You know, uh, the old bomber from World War II,

Oh, the, uh, A-6 radar

the flying fortress, they call it?

Oh, the, uh, A-6 radar

It's exactly the same.

Oh, the, uh, A-6 radar

Does he know that system?

Oh, the, uh, A-6 radar

[BOTH SPEAKING IN VIETNAMESE]

Major Ngiap, uh, he say your statement

confirms the assessment of our intelligence.

Major Ngiap, uh, he say your statement

Heh, a smart bunch of guys.

[SPEAKING IN VIETNAMESE]

Hubman, this is a small beginning.

You are closer to your home now than ever before.

[GUARD SHOUTING IN VIETNAMESE]

[TRUCK APPROACHING]

[GUARD SHOUTING IN VIETNAMESE]

[GUARDS CHATTERING]

How you been, Bob? Hanging tough.

I've been praying for a bonus like this.

You're the first American I've touched in 19 months.

I've been praying for a bonus like this.

It's so lonely, I've gotta get out of here.

I've been praying for a bonus like this.

I gotta. I don't care if it's in a fucking box.

I've been praying for a bonus like this.

Bullshit. You've got to survive.

I've been praying for a bonus like this.

We didn't spend two years

I've been praying for a bonus like this.

getting every captive name to you for nothing.

I've been praying for a bonus like this.

You're the recording secretary of this operation.

I've been praying for a bonus like this.

My old man, you know,

he was always preaching that hang tough sermon.

My old man, you know,

His heroes were the Grenadier Guards.

Whole regiment.

His heroes were the Grenadier Guards.

He said when the Germans had the British pinned down

His heroes were the Grenadier Guards.

on the beaches of Dunkirk, it was a madhouse.

His heroes were the Grenadier Guards.

So when the Grenadier Guards arrived,

His heroes were the Grenadier Guards.

they lined up in parade order, band and everything.

His heroes were the Grenadier Guards.

[MARCHING MUSIC PLAYING INTERNALLY]

His heroes were the Grenadier Guards.

German planes were strafing the beach.

His heroes were the Grenadier Guards.

The truth of color.

His heroes were the Grenadier Guards.

Diving planes killing men.

His heroes were the Grenadier Guards.

[EXPLOSION INTERNALLY]

His heroes were the Grenadier Guards.

Men dying at attention.

His heroes were the Grenadier Guards.

The only order they heard was close ranks.

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The only order they heard was close ranks.

Close ranks.

The only order they heard was close ranks.

They swallowed their fear

and like the whole British army lived to fight another day.

He's a tough son of a bitch, my old man.

We're always with you, Bob. Every man here.

He's a tough son of a bitch, my old man.

We say your name.

God bless you. GBU.

We say your name.

[GUARDS CHATTERING AND LAUGHING]

They greet everyone like this?

No. Where you from? New Jersey.

They greet everyone like this?

Oh, yeah, the gooks don't see many people from New Jersey.

They greet everyone like this?

Baptist? Yeah.

They greet everyone like this?

Yeah. A Baptist from New Jersey,

They greet everyone like this?

that's, uh, quite an oddity around here.

They greet everyone like this?

Got any advice?

They greet everyone like this?

You hang tough as long as you can.

They greet everyone like this?

Every time they don't beat you, they lose.

They greet everyone like this?

Every time they don't break us, we win.

They greet everyone like this?

When they torture you,

They greet everyone like this?

try to concentrate on the places that don't hurt.

They greet everyone like this?

Torture?

They greet everyone like this?

[GROWLS]

This better look good on my record.

[GROWLS]

This better look good on my record.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hi, you pilots. It's late summer.

This better look good on my record.

And in Iowa, the corn is as high as elephant's eye.

This better look good on my record.

In Vermont, the trees are red and gold.

This better look good on my record.

And you all may be here for another 10 years.

This better look good on my record.

But Lyndon Johnson promises to pull out American troops

This better look good on my record.

if President Ho will surrender the south to fascists.

This better look good on my record.

Hey, criminals, you don't want to die here.

This better look good on my record.

Our relationship is now entering a new phase.

This better look good on my record.

You will be given the opportunity to atone,

This better look good on my record.

to make restitution,

This better look good on my record.

to show the world the righteousness of our cause.

This better look good on my record.

Yes, yes. If you refuse, it will be on your head.

KENNEDY: You push us too far and they'll bomb you.

They're guys that would bomb you

KENNEDY: You push us too far and they'll bomb you.

back to the Stone Age if they got the chance.

KENNEDY: You push us too far and they'll bomb you.

DOC: The real war is not in the Delta.

KENNEDY: You push us too far and they'll bomb you.

It is in the United Nations.

KENNEDY: You push us too far and they'll bomb you.

The Champs Elysees, at the Berkeley, California,

KENNEDY: You push us too far and they'll bomb you.

on the Washington Mall,

KENNEDY: You push us too far and they'll bomb you.

the cities of America,

KENNEDY: You push us too far and they'll bomb you.

and what we will not win on the battlefield,

your journalists will win for us on your very own doorstep.

and what we will not win on the battlefield,

And you will help by cooperating with them

and other friendly Americans

And you will help by cooperating with them

and you will do this on film.

And you will help by cooperating with them

Wendell Burke, program 21.

And you will help by cooperating with them

Vietnam resists, American bomber pilot, take one.

And you will help by cooperating with them

And who have we here?

What is this?

And who have we here?

BURKE: It's a television interview for syndication.

And who have we here?

Will they see this at home?

And who have we here?

Possibly. Why?

And who have we here?

Is it that important to you?

And who have we here?

It's important, yeah. BURKE: Why?

And who have we here?

It's very important. We gotta get the names home.

And who have we here?

People at home remember us, right?

And who have we here?

Yeah, but not with any pride.

And who have we here?

KENNEDY: You've gotta tell them, you see.

And who have we here?

There's lots of us here they don't know about, you see?

And who have we here?

They're hiding us. There's more here than you know about.

According to the Vietnamese,

They're hiding us. There's more here than you know about.

it's, heh, certainly true to say

They're hiding us. There's more here than you know about.

that the number of American prisoners increases daily.

They're hiding us. There's more here than you know about.

Are you aware that, uh, Lord Bertrand Russell

has convened a war tribunal? A war crimes tribunal?

Are you aware that, uh, Lord Bertrand Russell

You and your cohorts will be the defendants.

Are you aware that, uh, Lord Bertrand Russell

No. You've gotta tell them, you see.

Are you aware that, uh, Lord Bertrand Russell

You gotta tell the people at home, you see?

Are you aware that, uh, Lord Bertrand Russell

They can kill an MIA but they can't kill a confirmed POW--

Are you aware that, uh, Lord Bertrand Russell

BURKE: Such is the guilt-- Tell them!

Are you aware that, uh, Lord Bertrand Russell

Just one American, just one very lonely man,

Are you aware that, uh, Lord Bertrand Russell

being educated by the humane

Are you aware that, uh, Lord Bertrand Russell

and lenient treatment of his captors.

Are you aware that, uh, Lord Bertrand Russell

Cut.

It'll edit but don't bring me anymore like this.

Cut.

What's wrong with you, Major Doc?

Cut.

Have you no control over these men?

Cut.

[THUNDER RUMBLING]

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

that you're only here killing people

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

because gooks are yellow.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

Well, us gooks are people too. Humane and lenient people

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

and the world is going to see to that.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

We have a surprise for you, black pirates.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

What are they gonna do?

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

Hey, I can't take much more of this. Let's go home.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

She's right. Let them kill each other.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

As long as I'm free, fuck them!

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

Listen to me! Listen to me!

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

The minute you play their game,

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

they have control and you're nothing.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

You're not one of us, you're not one of them.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

And all you have is us.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

One goes, we all go. No early release.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

Get out of here!

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

I wanna be alone! Let me out of here.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

[BANGING ON DOOR]

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

I want out right now! Right now! Right now!

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

[GROANING]

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, pilots, don't you get sleepy.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

There is big happening tonight for each and every criminal.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

We will keep you up all night.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

This happen often?

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, guess what, boys. Senator Fulbright told press

Sir? You okay?

Yeah, heh, just thinking.

Sir? You okay?

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

Well, heh,

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

quite a bit older, point of fact.

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

And you know I've got three daughters.

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

And the middle one, Lily, she's, uh, 18 now.

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

And she's really beautiful.

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

Oh, yeah? She's a bit wild, I suppose,

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

she's fond of loud music

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

but she's not exactly out of range for you

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

by the time you get out of here.

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

[BOTH CHUCKLE]

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

Look her up, will you?

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

Well, I'm sure you'll be the one that introduces us, sir.

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

No. I doubt it.

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

You've only been here a few weeks but listen to Hannah.

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

Something's up, I don't know what...

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

[GUARDS CHATTERING OUTSIDE]

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

Kennedy, I don't think I can take much more of this.

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

[DOOR OPENING]

Lieutenant, I'm older than you are.

[ALL CHATTERING]

Criminals, this is a proclamation

of the People's Tribunal.

Criminals, this is a proclamation

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

"throughout North Vietnam,

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

"we, the government of the People's Republic of Vietnam

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

"have been your protectors and we have ensured your safety

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

"but you have refused to cooperate with visitors

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

"and journalists and you have shown no contrition.

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

"So tonight, we shall show the world

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

"how our people truly feel.

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

"Even now, the other blackest of criminals

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

"are being assembled here in the center of Hanoi.

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

"Tonight, criminals, you will be reunited

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

"so that you might confront your innocent victims.

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

"And all of this will occur before representatives

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

of the other friendly peace-loving nations."

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

[ALL CHATTERING]

"Here in Hoa Lo Prison and in our other facilities

[CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKING]

[ALL SHOUTING IN VIETNAMESE]

Keep your heads up! We're Americans!

[CROWD CHANTING IN VIETNAMESE]

Keep your heads up! We're Americans!

Watch it!

Ugh! God damn it!

Watch it!

Break away!

Come on. Lean on me.

Get up, buddy.

[ALL CLAMORING]

Get up, buddy.

Thanks for helping me out back there.

I thought it was you helping me.

Thanks for helping me out back there.

[CHUCKLES]

Thanks for helping me out back there.

We're gonna let the gooks have it.

Thanks for helping me out back there.

ALL: Yeah!

Thanks for helping me out back there.

[ALL SHOUTING]

Thanks for helping me out back there.

[SPEAKING IN SPANISH]

DOC: I fear our only common language is English,

perhaps a small saving grace of colonialism.

DOC: I fear our only common language is English,

To the peace-loving people of the world

DOC: I fear our only common language is English,

and to their eternal struggle for freedom.

DOC: I fear our only common language is English,

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be here.

In fact, I would say this realignment

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be here.

will change the progress of the war for you.

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be here.

Perhaps. But we have been known for our patience.

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be here.

There were the Japanese,

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be here.

the French, now the Americans.

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be here.

We are not without experience.

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be here.

Of course not.

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be here.

Heh-heh. Of course not.

[CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS]

Heh-heh. Of course not.

SRO on deck.

Heh-heh. Of course not.

As you were, gentlemen.

Dong chi. Comrades.

Finally we have news in which we all can rejoice.

Dong chi. Comrades.

Yes.

Dong chi. Comrades.

Rumors that release would be preceded by a change in diet

Dong chi. Comrades.

are indeed true.

Dong chi. Comrades.

[ALL CHATTERING AND CHUCKLING]

Dong chi. Comrades.

Are you saying the war is over, major?

World opinion guarantees our victory

Are you saying the war is over, major?

and the press predicts it.

Are you saying the war is over, major?

Yes, comrades.

Are you saying the war is over, major?

Since the valuable footage of the parade,

Are you saying the war is over, major?

you are of no longer use to us. At least, not as a group.

Are you saying the war is over, major?

Then we must meet, you and I.

Are you saying the war is over, major?

To discuss the method of our release.

Are you saying the war is over, major?

There can be no special cases.

Are you saying the war is over, major?

We are all one here.

Are you saying the war is over, major?

So if one goes, we all must go.

Are you saying the war is over, major?

DOC: It behooves you to cooperate.

Particularly if you wish for letters from home.

Major Fischer will offer a homily with a scriptural basis.

When I was young...

[CHUCKLES]

When I was young...

...at religious school,

I remember a great deal was made of Abraham and Isaac.

...at religious school,

How God ordered Abraham to sacrifice Isaac,

...at religious school,

his only son, his beloved child.

...at religious school,

Abraham stood with a knife in his hand

and wrestled within himself to decide whether to believe,

Abraham stood with a knife in his hand

to trust God.

Abraham stood with a knife in his hand

Or to deny him.

And I suppose that most of us identified with Abraham.

Or to deny him.

Wondering how we would use free choice if that was us.

Or to deny him.

Well, since I've been in here,

I've had time to think about Isaac.

Well, since I've been in here,

Helpless.

Well, since I've been in here,

Tied up on an altar

and audience to what might become his own death.

Tied up on an altar

And he couldn't trust in God.

Tied up on an altar

He had to trust in Abraham and hope that God

Tied up on an altar

would act through him.

Tied up on an altar

Well,

in the end, it all worked out for Isaac and Abraham.

Just as it will for us.

in the end, it all worked out for Isaac and Abraham.

ALL: Amen.

in the end, it all worked out for Isaac and Abraham.

Captain Turner?

Well, all my life...

I've tried to seek light in the midst of darkness.

And I've learned that the greater the darkness,

the greater the possibility for light.

And I've learned that the greater the darkness,

I know that all people are not kind and just.

And I've learned that the greater the darkness,

But I am reminded by you all, every day,

that the voice of God speaks through the conscious

and decent people.

that the voice of God speaks through the conscious

CATHCART: Closing prayer from Commander Williamson.

Dear Lord, we can all grow strength

from the words of a 14-year-old boy

Dear Lord, we can all grow strength

who wrote them on a wall in Auschwitz.

Dear Lord, we can all grow strength

"How can I believe in God when I see what is around me?

Dear Lord, we can all grow strength

"I believe in God in the same way I believe in the sun.

Dear Lord, we can all grow strength

"Even when it doesn't shine and in love,

Dear Lord, we can all grow strength

even when I don't feel it."

Dear Lord, we can all grow strength

Dear Lord, we offer you praise and thanks.

Dear Lord, we can all grow strength

We are grateful to be together,

Dear Lord, we can all grow strength

we are thankful that we are sound of mind,

Dear Lord, we can all grow strength

we ask you to bestow blessings upon our loved ones,

Dear Lord, we can all grow strength

upon our countrymen, upon America,

Dear Lord, we can all grow strength

upon our families...

Dear Lord, we can all grow strength

There is one more formality before you may make contact

with your home.

There is one more formality before you may make contact

As you can see, the envelopes are empty.

There is one more formality before you may make contact

When you cooperate, the letters will be given to you.

There is one more formality before you may make contact

That is the subject of my sermon.

There is one more formality before you may make contact

It concerns early release. We have no more patience.

There is one more formality before you may make contact

Those of you who are willing to cooperate,

There is one more formality before you may make contact

there will be freedom and a trip home.

There is one more formality before you may make contact

[���]

There is one more formality before you may make contact

Disassociate yourself from the blackest of criminals.

There is one more formality before you may make contact

Merry Christmas, sir.

G.B. you all.

PRISONERS: Merry Christmas, sir.

G.B. you all.

Merry Christmas.

God go with you, Bob. Merry Christmas, Pat.

Merry Christmas.

God don't know you're alive, Williamson.

Merry Christmas.

He don't fucking care about you.

Merry Christmas.

[MAN CLEARS THROAT]

Who wants a make on the Cuban?

No go. Too dark.

Steady, man. We're gonna get out of here,

No go. Too dark.

without kissing the V's ass.

No go. Too dark.

Hang tough, just like you showed me, remember? Hang tough.

No go. Too dark.

I think I used up all my tough.

No go. Too dark.

[GROANS]

[CHUCKLES]

[SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]

[CHUCKLES]

Cuban. Who the hell is the Cuban?

I told you, he's nobody, he's nothing.

Cuban. Who the hell is the Cuban?

He's Cat playing games, trying to break us.

Cuban. Who the hell is the Cuban?

Someone to act tough so Cat can go back

Cuban. Who the hell is the Cuban?

and try pumping sunshine up our asses.

Cuban. Who the hell is the Cuban?

Pump what up where? Where'd you get that, Miles?

Cuban. Who the hell is the Cuban?

No, he got it from me.

Cuban. Who the hell is the Cuban?

I got it from a guy who played hockey with in college.

Cuban. Who the hell is the Cuban?

Ugh, I knew it. I knew it, man. I knew you was part barbarian.

Cuban. Who the hell is the Cuban?

Hockey? Barbaric?

Never. Hockey is pure heart and grace.

Hockey? Barbaric?

A great hockey player has courage and strength

Hockey? Barbaric?

and endurance, just like a boxer.

Hockey? Barbaric?

That he moves at 50 miles an hour,

Hockey? Barbaric?

like a ballet dancer.

Hockey? Barbaric?

Ballet dancer?

Hockey? Barbaric?

TURNER: Sounds very honky to me, Williamson.

Hockey? Barbaric?

That's because you've never seen a game, Turner.

Hockey? Barbaric?

I'll take you to one. And we'll go to New York,

Hockey? Barbaric?

see the Rangers.

Hockey? Barbaric?

I used to see the Rangers play all the time.

Hockey? Barbaric?

Before my old man died.

Hockey? Barbaric?

He'd take me whenever Boston came to town.

Hockey? Barbaric?

We'd grab something to eat near his office at 57th, you know?

[CROWD CHEERING INTERNALLY]

We'd grab something to eat near his office at 57th, you know?

And grab a cab.

We'd grab something to eat near his office at 57th, you know?

Heh, he'd always make us wait for a checkered cab.

We'd grab something to eat near his office at 57th, you know?

Never liked the little ones.

We'd grab something to eat near his office at 57th, you know?

I have a friend who has great seats for the Rangers.

So we'll go, okay?

I have a friend who has great seats for the Rangers.

Heh, sounds great. I'll check my diary.

I have a friend who has great seats for the Rangers.

So who do you think the Cuban is?

I have a friend who has great seats for the Rangers.

Desi Arnaz? [DOOR OPENS]

I have a friend who has great seats for the Rangers.

All right, gentlemen, must be my attorney.

It's Murphy, oh, my God, it's Murphy.

We were friend, we were together on the Hancock.

You're here too?

No, I'm a veteran, man.

You're here too?

Oliviera. Lieutenant, Navy.

You're here too?

How the hell did you get here? Swim?

You're here too?

Ahem, uh, no, sir.

You're here too?

I went up on deck to watch them shell Haiphong.

You're here too?

I fell off the ship.

You're here too?

I got picked up by V fishermen.

You're here too?

[LAUGH THEN COUGHS]

You're here too?

Look, this joint's no fun.

You gotta get yourself a story, you stick with it. You got it?

Look, this joint's no fun.

Don't let them fool you. Stick with a story.

Look, this joint's no fun.

We're saying no to early release.

Look, this joint's no fun.

They'd only do it for propaganda.

Look, this joint's no fun.

A lot of pressure lately, trying to break up the group.

Look, this joint's no fun.

We figure that's because our guys are whipping their butts.

Look, this joint's no fun.

Even the food's getting better. Fresh fruit.

Look, this joint's no fun.

[CHUCKLES]

Look, this joint's no fun.

Might as well give it to you, as let it rot on the docks.

Look, this joint's no fun.

We've pasted Haiphong. No shipment in or out.

Look, this joint's no fun.

We gotta set this. [GROANING]

Look, this joint's no fun.

But things are getting better, Murph?

Look, this joint's no fun.

I hope so because the folks back home have just about had it.

Look, this joint's no fun.

Don't look for any help before the election.

Look, this joint's no fun.

Election, that's 11 months.

Look, this joint's no fun.

There's no problem, Ashby,

Look, this joint's no fun.

Murph brought us our absentee ballots, right?

Look, this joint's no fun.

[CHUCKLES]

Look, this joint's no fun.

Tropical heat. Too humid.

[HUMMING]

You know something?

Frank Sinatra himself uses this.

You know something?

Great artist. Wonderful artist.

You know something?

Hey, Latino,

I wouldn't lie to you.

Hey, Latino,

Back home, they say you guys are criminals.

Hey, Latino,

But you got an excuse.

Hey, Latino,

You're downtrodden.

Hey, Latino,

You, you're a Spanish-speaking nigger.

Hey, Latino,

You know what I'm saying?

Hey, Latino,

So you take a nice, early release.

Your black ass's gonna to be back on the streets

So you take a nice, early release.

of Harlem in a week.

So you take a nice, early release.

Go screw yourself. Heh, go screw myself?

So you take a nice, early release.

Hey, man, I know your neighborhood. I lived up there.

So you take a nice, early release.

110th street. Yeah. Yeah.

So you take a nice, early release.

[BREATHING HEAVILY]

So you take a nice, early release.

Heh, so there ain't nothing you can tell me about honkies.

So you take a nice, early release.

So why is a blood like you sticking with white scum?

What difference does it make to you, man?

So why is a blood like you sticking with white scum?

This ain't no Cuban war.

So why is a blood like you sticking with white scum?

Hey, this here is my internationalist duty.

So why is a blood like you sticking with white scum?

You understand?

So why is a blood like you sticking with white scum?

Wherever we can kick Yankee ass, you'll find my people.

So why is a blood like you sticking with white scum?

[SPEAKS IN SPANISH]

We're all at war with you, baby,

[SPEAKS IN SPANISH]

and my internationalist duty gives me the right

[SPEAKS IN SPANISH]

to go anywhere to hassle your ass.

[SPEAKS IN SPANISH]

Then go try Chicago.

[SPEAKS IN SPANISH]

[GROANING AND BREATHING HEAVILY]

[SPEAKS IN SPANISH]

You stupid Puerto Rican son of a bitch.

[SPEAKS IN SPANISH]

I'm offering you freedom, man.

[SPEAKS IN SPANISH]

I'm already free, man.

And scum ain't always white.

I'm already free, man.

Baby. One way or the other,

I'm already free, man.

you're gonna do as I tell you.

I'm already free, man.

Just think of me as another white man.

I'm already free, man.

You look like you got lots of experience

I'm already free, man.

looking up white man's ass.

I'm already free, man.

I'm telling you, you should have listened

I'm already free, man.

to the chink and stop all this one go,

I'm already free, man.

we all go, bullshit.

I'm already free, man.

You are gonna do like I tell you, huh?

I'm already free, man.

You're gonna go home like I tell you.

I'm already free, man.

You're gonna separate yourself

I'm already free, man.

from those white men, like I tell you.

I'm already free, man.

And you're gonna stop pretending a spic

I'm already free, man.

is an American, like I tell you.

I'm already free, man.

You're gonna show the whole world that's a lie.

I'm already free, man.

[CHUCKLING]

Adios, Latino.

Adios.

Adios, Latino.

[GUNSHOT] Aah!

Adios, Latino.

I heard it. Just like the jungle camps.

Adios, Latino.

Hi. Sure would like to meet you.

Oh. So, uh,

Hi. Sure would like to meet you.

what can I do to help?

Hi. Sure would like to meet you.

Name's Rasmussen, sir, from Iowa.

Hi. Sure would like to meet you.

Am I happy to be here? Yes, sir.

Hi. Sure would like to meet you.

I joined the Navy five months ago, sir.

Hi. Sure would like to meet you.

I just fell off my ship. I fell off my ship.

Hi. Sure would like to meet you.

They told me I was stupid but I can't be

Hi. Sure would like to meet you.

because I'm here.

Hi. Sure would like to meet you.

[CRYING]

Hi. Sure would like to meet you.

No more seasick for me, boy. No, sir.

Hi. Sure would like to meet you.

By the way, sir, where is here?

Hi. Sure would like to meet you.

[BOTH LAUGHING]

Oh.

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

MEN [CHANTING ON PA]: Hey, hey, L.B.J., how many kids did you kill today?

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

Hey, hey, L.B.J., how many kids did you kill today?

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

Hey, hey, L.B.J., how many kids did you kill today?

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

You know, heh, I'd like--

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

I'd love to strangle

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

of those bastards in his own long hair, you know?

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

Hell no, you don't know! Long-haired hippie bastards!

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

[GASPS]

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

You're doing exactly what the gooks want, Gregory.

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

It doesn't matter what they yell,

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

no one is making them demonstrate.

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

You don't understand. If I wasn't stuck in here,

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

I probably be one of them.

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

[GUARDS CHATTERING]

Hey, tough guy.

They tell me you're SRO.

Hey, tough guy.

So I say to myself, I say, what is SRO?

Hey, tough guy.

And then man, like a beauty, it hits me,

Hey, tough guy.

it means, sings right out.

Hey, tough guy.

[LAUGHING]

Hey, tough guy.

That's it.

Hey, tough guy.

Hey, you gotta learn, I'm your senior ranking officer.

Hey, tough guy.

Am I hurting you?

Hey, tough guy.

No, but it's the thought that counts, isn't it?

Hey, tough guy.

It most certainly is, you smartass motherfucker.

Hey, tough guy.

I'm gonna break you.

Hey, tough guy.

It'll make those other assholes wise up. Yeah.

Hey, tough guy.

You have a good day.

Hey, tough guy.

[GONG BANGING]

Soles. This truck behind me. Come here.

Comes once every two weeks.

Soles. This truck behind me. Come here.

We're getting out of here, buddy.

Soles. This truck behind me. Come here.

Hey, Soles.

[SHOUTS IN VIETNAMESE]

How you're doing? Excuse me, sir. Excuse me.

Uh, my commanding officer Clark Kent told me to help

How you're doing? Excuse me, sir. Excuse me.

as much as possible, sir.

How you're doing? Excuse me, sir. Excuse me.

And so did his girlfriend, Lois Lane.

How you're doing? Excuse me, sir. Excuse me.

[ALL CHUCKLE]

How you're doing? Excuse me, sir. Excuse me.

No laughing! Yeah. No laughing.

You were mean to me.

No laughing! Yeah. No laughing.

I was the best one on my ship, I was.

No laughing! Yeah. No laughing.

And we had a good ship. The USS Lollipop.

No laughing! Yeah. No laughing.

[ALL CHUCKLE]

No laughing! Yeah. No laughing.

[GONG BANGING]

No laughing! Yeah. No laughing.

Williams has been in irons for four days.

It's going to the bricks tonight.

Williams has been in irons for four days.

Want to take an early release? What else? Who's next?

Williams has been in irons for four days.

I don't know but the Cuban's looking for somebody.

Williams has been in irons for four days.

[GONG BANGING]

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

Now, in back, oh, no, Ms. Bogart was the teacher,

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

and in the first row there was Robert Adams

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

and there was, um, Mary Flora.

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

And next to her was, uh, Frank Young.

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

If we can just get someone, Miles, to cause a commotion,

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

we can cover the missing hole for three shifts of gongs

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

until you leave for the latrine.

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

Then we're safe till bed check.

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

It's four hours.

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

Have you considered what--

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

Have you considered what might happen once you go out?

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

WOMAN [OVER SPEAKERS]: She got busted in demonstration,

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

busted in head by fascist cop.

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

Oh, Mr. Fish, I would think of early release...

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

Hey, man, that's all a line of bullshit.

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

She just talks a good line of bullshit.

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

It's Hanoi Hannah, don't listen to her.

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

Lily is okay. You understand me?

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

Lily is okay. It's all right.

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

She told me, she can take care of herself, sir.

In the third row is Billy Zucker.

Gregory wants your okay for escape.

What do you say, SRO? Temporary SRO.

That decision will be made when Williamson is better.

What do you say, SRO? Temporary SRO.

Send this out, we're gonna beat these sons of bitches.

What do you say, SRO? Temporary SRO.

Gregory and Soles will go over wall if all else fails.

First, we try to get Rasmussen early release.

Gregory and Soles will go over wall if all else fails.

Must get complete roster to him.

Memorize every name, must get complete roster to him.

This guy's as crazy as Miles, he's gonna get us all killed.

Memorize every name, must get complete roster to him.

One go, all go.

He's talking about escape. Cuban will go ape.

Hey, heh, that rhymes, you hear that?

He's talking about escape. Cuban will go ape.

Semper Fi. Semper Fi.

He's talking about escape. Cuban will go ape.

Semper Fi.

Semper Fi.

And in the third row there, there was...

Was Sally Snyder.

Sally Snyder sat... You. You.

Was Sally Snyder.

Ah? Ah?

You wanna rap with them, Miles?

Ah? Ah?

Fuck you, faggot. Fuck me, faggot?

Ah? Ah?

Hey, a tough guy. You want him, tough guy?

Ah? Ah?

He ain't no good to me.

Ah? Ah?

Now the world's seen me and you, we've gotta keep him alive.

Ah? Ah?

But just barely. Just barely. Oh, very touching.

Ah? Ah?

Touching. You're a whole different story. On your knees.

Ah? Ah?

On your knees.

Ah? Ah?

You can't kill Murphy. He's confirmed POW.

Ah? Ah?

You're not going to be able to keep Williamson alive.

Ah? Ah?

I don't give a fuck what you do to me.

Ah? Ah?

Oh you don't, huh? Huh?

Ah? Ah?

You're doing me a favor.

Ah? Ah?

You're right, Miles. You're right.

Dying is too good, too easy for you.

You're right, Miles. You're right.

[GROANS]

You're right, Miles. You're right.

Look after your buddy here.

You're right, Miles. You're right.

[GROANING]

You're right, Miles. You're right.

You'll get him back on his feet,

You're right, Miles. You're right.

I can count on you.

You're right, Miles. You're right.

Then it's back to pigsty, where you belong, tough guy.

You're right, Miles. You're right.

[GRUNTING]

We showed him, huh?

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, air pilots.

Do you know some of you guys have been here long enough

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, air pilots.

to become citizens?

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, air pilots.

We're winning the war.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, air pilots.

Don't you miss a McDonald's fries and a Coca-Cola?

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, air pilots.

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

What do I do with the name? Keep it with you.

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

Anytime an MIA is confirmed POW, it's harder for V to kill them.

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

Sir, this is getting mighty tough. It's been 14 months.

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

Hey, stop your bitching, Let me hear that song again.

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

Yes, sir, captain.

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

� Major Cat, he had a farm And heartbreak was its name �

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

� And on this farm He had some pigs �

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

� They all have Different names �

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

� Cathcart here Williamson there �

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

� Soles, Ashby, Fischer Oldham was it, to my friends �

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

� Turner still remains �

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

Sir, there's 249 names,

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

I'm starting to go nuts with this song.

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

Yeah? 250. Ueyama, Terry. Lieutenant. U.S.A.F.

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

Ueyama? Ueyama, pajama.

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

Um...

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

� Ueyama had some pajamas �

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

E-I, E-I, oh �

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

[���]

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

Hey, Hubman,

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

I feel great.

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

Just great.

Got reports of a new guy at Dogpatch, sir.

Yeah. Great.

[ALL CHATTERING]

[GUARD SPEAKING IN VIETNAMESE]

[CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKING]

Hi.

Hi. Hi.

Hi.

What on earth are you guys doing here?

We're here to try and end the war.

What on earth are you guys doing here?

[SIGHS]

What on earth are you guys doing here?

ASHBY: What can I do to help?

We want you to try and set the record straight.

ASHBY: What can I do to help?

How? Apologize.

ASHBY: What can I do to help?

To whom?

ASHBY: What can I do to help?

To the women and children you bombed.

ASHBY: What can I do to help?

Uh, listen, the only thing that I hit was the Ho Chi Minh trail.

Now I know that there were a lot of innocent North Vietnamese,

Uh, listen, the only thing that I hit was the Ho Chi Minh trail.

but they sure as hell aren't carrying weapons

Uh, listen, the only thing that I hit was the Ho Chi Minh trail.

to the south in the middle of the night.

Uh, listen, the only thing that I hit was the Ho Chi Minh trail.

You believe that?

Uh, listen, the only thing that I hit was the Ho Chi Minh trail.

Then you believe in the war that cost you your freedom?

Uh, listen, the only thing that I hit was the Ho Chi Minh trail.

Don't you know that?

Uh, listen, the only thing that I hit was the Ho Chi Minh trail.

[SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY]

Uh, listen, the only thing that I hit was the Ho Chi Minh trail.

Are you trying to tell us something?

I'm telling you, the food stinks.

Are you trying to tell us something?

And don't swallow that crap about us

getting the same as them, not true.

And don't swallow that crap about us

They don't get the cabbage with the maggots in it

And don't swallow that crap about us

or with the human--

And don't swallow that crap about us

But who cares about food when you're being tortured?

I'm telling you, guys are getting killed down here.

But who cares about food when you're being tortured?

You tell everyone.

But who cares about food when you're being tortured?

We were told that you asked for an early release

of your own free will.

We were told that you asked for an early release

Yes, that's more or less true.

We were told that you asked for an early release

More or less?

We were told that you asked for an early release

Uh, I'm sorry. There is no equivocation.

We were told that you asked for an early release

I asked to go on.

We were told that you asked for an early release

Were you tortured for this request?

Uh, no.

What are your views on the war?

Uh, no.

I hate it. I hate war. All war.

Captain, do you think our country should be in this war?

I hate it. I hate war. All war.

No. No, I don't. Nope. I don't.

It's all right.

You're famous now, aren't you?

I don't think that that's important.

You're famous now, aren't you?

Heh, why do you think these bastards let you in here?

You're famous now, aren't you?

They're movie fans, I can tell you that.

The fact is,

They're movie fans, I can tell you that.

they just wanted a way to get the press all hot and bothered.

They're movie fans, I can tell you that.

They are using you.

I think we can handle the politics of the situation.

I think we know what we're doing.

I think we can handle the politics of the situation.

[CHUCKLING]

Are you hungry, captain?

Like you couldn't believe it.

Are you hungry, captain?

I suppose you're no stranger to hunger.

Are you hungry, captain?

Not after three years in this joint.

Are you hungry, captain?

How do you feel about the Democratic Republic?

Are you hungry, captain?

Democratic Republic?

Are you hungry, captain?

Oh, heh, you mean the gooks.

Are you hungry, captain?

Heh, you're safe with us, Eric,

Are you hungry, captain?

there's no need to use that word.

Are you hungry, captain?

You call me captain, lady.

Are you hungry, captain?

I worked hard for that rank. And I use the word gook

Are you hungry, captain?

because I can't think of anything worse

Are you hungry, captain?

I'd use in front of you.

Are you hungry, captain?

I'm just trying to help you, Eric.

Are you hungry, captain?

Why don't you shove it?

Are you hungry, captain?

I don't need help. Never from you.

Are you hungry, captain?

You don't even know when you're being used.

Are you hungry, captain?

So I'm sorry, but you got the wrong nigger.

This has been an amazing two days.

Obviously, you are doing everything you can.

This has been an amazing two days.

Although some of the amended complaint about the food.

This has been an amazing two days.

I can sympathize, none of us like to eat

This has been an amazing two days.

when we're forced to. However, it is war.

This has been an amazing two days.

[BOTH SPEAK IN FRENCH]

This has been an amazing two days.

I presume only a few of the men complained about the food?

Only Ashby, really, but he can't help it.

I presume only a few of the men complained about the food?

He's a product of his environment.

I presume only a few of the men complained about the food?

He's used to having his own way.

I presume only a few of the men complained about the food?

I don't think this is his idea of a country club.

I presume only a few of the men complained about the food?

Yes, yes.

I presume only a few of the men complained about the food?

And, as a sign of our enduring friendship

I presume only a few of the men complained about the food?

for the American people,

I presume only a few of the men complained about the food?

I will parole three prisoners to you.

I presume only a few of the men complained about the food?

That is wonderful. Thank you, merci.

I presume only a few of the men complained about the food?

[BOTH SPEAKING IN FRENCH]

I presume only a few of the men complained about the food?

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, black criminals, things are changing.

Your people did not have will to fight no more.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, black criminals, things are changing.

President Nixon is withdrawing 25,000 troops.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, black criminals, things are changing.

Be smart, take early release.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, black criminals, things are changing.

At this moment, insider at Hanoi,

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, black criminals, things are changing.

three of your countrymen, three of your fellow prisoners,

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, black criminals, things are changing.

you too can be watching

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, black criminals, things are changing.

Baltimore beat Cincinnati, in World Series.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, black criminals, things are changing.

Say goodbye to the wise ones amongst you.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, black criminals, things are changing.

[BOTH SPEAK IN VIETNAMESE]

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, black criminals, things are changing.

And you two are to be congratulated.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, black criminals, things are changing.

I'm sure Major Doc will miss you.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Hey, black criminals, things are changing.

No doubt. But we shall do our best.

What? Take it easy, all right?

I would have ended up like all of them.

What? Take it easy, all right?

Is that what you want, huh?

What? Take it easy, all right?

[SPITS]

What? Take it easy, all right?

Oh.

What? Take it easy, all right?

I'm supposed to die here? Is that it? Is that right?

What? Take it easy, all right?

Was I supposed to die, huh?

What? Take it easy, all right?

Am I supposed to die?!

For what? For what?

Am I supposed to die?!

[WHISTLING "OLD MACDONALD"]

[GONG BANGING]

[GUARD SPEAKING IN VIETNAMESE]

[GONG BANGING]

No, I have to wait for my gong.

Come on, Miles, move. Move it!

No, I have to wait for my gong.

[ALL SHOUTING]

No, I have to wait for my gong.

Okay. What, what, what?

You move! Let's go.

Okay. What, what, what?

Now look, you got him upset? My fault, I suppose.

Okay. What, what, what?

I told you move! Okay.

Okay. What, what, what?

[ALL CHATTERING AND LAUGHING]

Okay. What, what, what?

[���]

Okay. What, what, what?

Okay, 10 feet to a buttress, it's under the ground.

You think you can handle it? Okay, here we go.

Okay, 10 feet to a buttress, it's under the ground.

Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!

Okay, 10 feet to a buttress, it's under the ground.

You should have known better!

Okay, 10 feet to a buttress, it's under the ground.

It was our duty to escape. As prisoners of war.

Okay, 10 feet to a buttress, it's under the ground.

War criminals! Criminals! Criminals!

Okay, 10 feet to a buttress, it's under the ground.

War Criminals! Criminals. Major, please--

Okay, 10 feet to a buttress, it's under the ground.

[GUN COCKS]

Okay, 10 feet to a buttress, it's under the ground.

And you, since Murphy was moved,

you pretend to be senior ranking officer, huh?

And you, since Murphy was moved,

Major, please, be reasonable, they're just kids.

And you, since Murphy was moved,

They didn't have a chance! You got them.

And you, since Murphy was moved,

[BOTH GRUNT]

And you, since Murphy was moved,

We stood out in the crowd, heh.

And you, since Murphy was moved,

No.

FISCHER: There's nothing to be accomplished

No.

by doing anything rash, major. GREGORY: It was my fault!

No.

There's nothing to be gained by doing any of this.

No.

It was my idea.

No.

So you're the leader.

No.

You useful to us if controlled.

No.

He's a follower. He's of no use to us!

No.

[SHOUTING IN VIETNAMESE]

No.

[GRUNTING]

No.

Soles! No! Soles!

Don't. No, you're going to kill him. No!

Soles! No! Soles!

No, you're gonna kill him!

Soles! No! Soles!

[���]

Soles! No! Soles!

[ALL GRUNTING]

Soles! No! Soles!

[YELLS]

Oh, no!

[YELLS]

You killed him! You shit!

[YELLS]

I will take you from your cell,

[YELLS]

personally, to your execution.

[YELLS]

FISCHER: You will...

...not see me after tomorrow.

Important message to wife and family.

...not see me after tomorrow.

I'm sorry I did this to you.

...not see me after tomorrow.

I love you as life itself.

...not see me after tomorrow.

But I would have to do it again, if necessary.

...not see me after tomorrow.

Soles' last words were, "we stood out in the crowd."

...not see me after tomorrow.

That is the apology of a man who wants only to be ordinary.

...not see me after tomorrow.

But none of the men here, and especially not Soles,

...not see me after tomorrow.

are ordinary.

...not see me after tomorrow.

They are the bravest of the brave.

...not see me after tomorrow.

People who go on,

...not see me after tomorrow.

even when deserted by friends and countrymen.

...not see me after tomorrow.

What they carry inside of them

...not see me after tomorrow.

is something very extraordinary.

...not see me after tomorrow.

It is the spirit that makes all human beings unique.

...not see me after tomorrow.

It makes them heroic.

...not see me after tomorrow.

[SIGHS]

I do not believe my death will help end the war.

It seems that people at home no longer care, anyway.

I do not believe my death will help end the war.

I die, not so much for love of country,

I do not believe my death will help end the war.

as for love of countrymen.

I do not believe my death will help end the war.

God bless you all.

I do not believe my death will help end the war.

To me, you all stand out in the crowd.

I do not believe my death will help end the war.

[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]

[KEYS JINGLING]

[���]

For the time being, your fate is being decided by other events.

Yes, Fischer, circumstances and things have changed matters.

For the time being, your fate is being decided by other events.

Your execution is to be delayed.

For the time being, your fate is being decided by other events.

I do this personally,

For the time being, your fate is being decided by other events.

because I do not wish for you to think

For the time being, your fate is being decided by other events.

I have relented on my anger with you.

For the time being, your fate is being decided by other events.

In time, you will be informed.

[GONG BANGING]

WOMAN [ON PA]: The light from our lives has gone.

President Ho Chi Minh has died.

WOMAN [ON PA]: The light from our lives has gone.

Thank you.

From all us Isaacs.

Thank you.

[LAUGHING]

Thank you.

[ALL CHATTERING AND LAUGHING]

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

Hey, some break. How about that?

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

Let's wait and see.

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

What? You don't know? What?

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

Man, you Hilton guys are really in the dark.

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

Special forces raided the camp at Son Tay.

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

The guys were gone, but they made the point.

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

And, with old President Ho dead, they're gonna ease up on us.

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

They're putting us all together, here in Hanoi.

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

He's saving his bargaining chips for Paris.

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

FISCHER: Paris? What's up, Doc?

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

DOC: Do not assume your good fortune, Miles.

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

Show me respect or you will deeply regret your folly.

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

[DOC SHOUTS IN VIETNAMESE]

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

Easy, easy, we just want to know what's going on.

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

Simply, we are showing

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

our humane and lenient treatment.

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

You will all be put in one cell,

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

you will be forbidden to do anything until ordered.

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

And you?

You look like hell. The Asian flu!

I am being reassigned.

Your failure to take early release

was considered a significant propaganda defeat.

Your failure to take early release

And you, commander,

you did what you had to do to survive, eh?

No, to win. We won.

you did what you had to do to survive, eh?

One knows, we all know it, remember?

you did what you had to do to survive, eh?

Tell him to fuck himself, Pat.

you did what you had to do to survive, eh?

Atten-hut!

Right face! Forward march.

Atten-hut!

Two, one, two, one, two, three, four,

Atten-hut!

one, two, three, four,

Atten-hut!

hut, hut, hut, hut,

Atten-hut!

hut, hut, hut, hut, hut...

Atten-hut!

Where were you?

It seems kind of indecent,

Where were you?

sleeping in the same room as other people.

Where were you?

How's Fischer?

He made it through perfectly.

How's Fischer?

God, that was some speech about standing out in the crowd, huh?

How's Fischer?

Wasn't it? Heh.

How's Fischer?

You think this means real change,

How's Fischer?

like maybe we'll get mail or Red Cross?

How's Fischer?

I hope so.

How's Fischer?

Cigarette?

No, you know, I think I quit.

Cigarette?

[LAUGHING]

Cigarette?

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

You're so goddamn uptight. MILES: You son of a bitch.

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

Don't tell me Hubman's doing okay.

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

You gonna fight this war forever?

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

You'd go to war with your goddamn zip code.

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

You're damn right I would!

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

What's a zip code?

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

Okay, look, I apologize, I'm sorry.

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

I know it's been hard on you old men.

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

Old men? Watch who you say that to.

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

I haven't seen a mirror for nine years.

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

I'm not an old man.

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

Do I look like an old man to you?

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

No. Do I look like an old man?

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

Huh, I don't know. My teeth as bad as yours are?

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

Are my teeth bad? He's an old man.

SHAVICK: What the hell's the matter with you guys?

[CHUCKLING]

Excuse me, are you Barry Ashby?

[CHUCKLING]

Yeah.

[CHUCKLING]

I'm Charlie Cummings.

[CHUCKLING]

I went to Greenwich High School. You're a hero there.

[CHUCKLING]

An alum, heh. Hey, come over here.

[CHUCKLING]

Pretty crummy high school if Ashby's a hero.

[CHUCKLING]

[ALL LAUGH]

[CHUCKLING]

Of course some students call you fascist.

[CHUCKLING]

Is that true? The hippies.

[CHUCKLING]

Not just the hippies. Most people, I guess.

[CHUCKLING]

Most people? Yep. By now.

[CHUCKLING]

People are tired of a war you're not trying to win.

[CHUCKLING]

Especially when things at home are so good, you know?

[CHUCKLING]

No, I don't know. Explain.

[CHUCKLING]

Are they going to put us on trial like the VC say?

[CHUCKLING]

CUMMINS: Nah, I doubt it.

[CHUCKLING]

People are kind of into themselves now, you know,

[CHUCKLING]

self-awareness, sensitivity training,

[CHUCKLING]

consciousness-raising, you know?

[CHUCKLING]

What the fuck are you talking about?

[CHUCKLING]

Well, heh, you'll have to see it.

[CHUCKLING]

Maybe to live through it to understand it.

[CHUCKLING]

Right. Cummings, come on.

[CHUCKLING]

We need a fourth for hearts.

[CHUCKLING]

It was a real honor to meet you, sir.

[CHUCKLING]

A real honor. Thank you.

[CHUCKLING]

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

they don't play the national anthem.

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

They sing "God bless America."

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

Why do you think they do that? Because it's hockey.

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

All this time, what finds its way here?

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

A past due notice for my Playboy subscription.

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

Just my luck, my Little League team

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

goes to the state Finals without me.

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

Damn, my little sister got into Harvard.

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

[ALL CHATTERING]

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

Goddamn, son-of-a-bitching-- Fucking perfect!

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

She waits until now! Now!

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

From his daughter, his wife divorced him.

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

Move out! You heard the man.

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

It's not your problem.

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

[���]

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

[CRYING]

I gotta apologize for my hockey team,

[EXPLOSIONS RUMBLING IN DISTANCE]

GREGORY: These guys are my ticket to law school.

[EXPLOSIONS RUMBLING IN DISTANCE]

At your age? What if they bomb us?

[EXPLOSIONS RUMBLING IN DISTANCE]

SHAVICK: No sweat, we've improved bomb sites

[EXPLOSIONS RUMBLING IN DISTANCE]

since they got you, major. They don't come near this place.

[EXPLOSIONS RUMBLING IN DISTANCE]

You never heard of a wild shot?

[EXPLOSIONS RUMBLING IN DISTANCE]

No way. Matter of fact,

[EXPLOSIONS RUMBLING IN DISTANCE]

I'll bet the Vietnamese are sleeping in our courtyard.

[EXPLOSIONS RUMBLING IN DISTANCE]

[ALL CHUCKLING]

Shh!

[ALL CHUCKLING]

What do you think? I don't know.

If we were going home, them planes should've been here.

What do you think? I don't know.

Just hope I'm home in time for opening day at Dodger Stadium.

Just wait until you see the pilot, lieutenant.

Just hope I'm home in time for opening day at Dodger Stadium.

If he's an American,

Just hope I'm home in time for opening day at Dodger Stadium.

I'll buy you a ticket to the World Series.

Just hope I'm home in time for opening day at Dodger Stadium.

You guys are paranoid.

Just hope I'm home in time for opening day at Dodger Stadium.

They wouldn't go through all this for nothing.

Just hope I'm home in time for opening day at Dodger Stadium.

It wouldn't be the first time, pal.

Just hope I'm home in time for opening day at Dodger Stadium.

Atten-hut!

Lieutenant Commander Patrick Williamson reporting

to return to the United States, sir.

Lieutenant Commander Patrick Williamson reporting

Where in the world have you guys been?

Lieutenant Commander Patrick Williamson reporting

We've been here all along. Where the hell have you been?

Lieutenant Commander Patrick Williamson reporting

[BOTH CHUCKLE]

Lieutenant Commander Patrick Williamson reporting

[ALL CHEERING AND LAUGHING]

Lieutenant Commander Patrick Williamson reporting

[���]

� You seem to stand out In a crowd �

� Without meaning to Without talking loud �

� You seem to stand out In a crowd �

� There's something extra In your appeal �

� You seem to stand out In a crowd �

� Oh, what makes You so special �

� What makes you so smart �

� How can you seem To know my thoughts �

� What makes you so smart �

� Before they even start �

� What makes you so smart �

� What makes you so different �

� What makes you so smart �

� Is it hidden in your heart �

� What makes you so smart �

� You're a friend of mine And a special breed apart �

� What makes you so smart �

� That's why it always Make me proud �

� Just to be here with you Standing out in the crowd �

� That's why it always Make me proud �

� What makes it happen What makes it feel �

� That's why it always Make me proud �

� Oh what makes You so special �

� That's why it always Make me proud �

� What makes you the best �

� You seem to tower �

� What makes you the best �

� Head and shoulders Over all the rest �

� What makes you the best �

� What makes you a somebody �

� What makes you the best �

� That sets you far apart �

� What makes you the best �

�It must be that you have A hero's heart�

� What makes you the best �

� What makes You so special �

� What makes you the best �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� I can put the finger On the answer �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� And might be the one Who really knows it all �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� Knows it all �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� Really knows it all �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� What makes you So beautiful �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� Living work of art �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� Must be that to have A hero's heart �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� What makes you so special �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� You never take a fall �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� I can put my finger On the answer �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� And I might be the one Who really hears your call �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� Hears a call �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� I wanna hear you call �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� What makes you So wonderful �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� So high you're off The charts �

� What makes you stand So tall �

� It must be that You have a hero's heart �

� What makes you stand So tall �