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In reality, in desperate times, a little opium will soothmany ills of the world

In reality, in desperate times, a little opium will sooth
many ills of the world

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In reality, in desperate times,
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a little opium will sooth many ills of the world.
Duration
8 seconds
Views
23
Timestamp in Movie
00:49:34
Uploaded
Apr 15, 2025
Genres
drama, history, war
Production
N/A

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Movie Summary

With a sudden attack by the Japanese, British Major-General Maltby and his top officers struggle with the decision to either fight to the death or offer a humiliating surrender of the British Colony of Hong Kong.
Maybe different customers, different uniforms. - Battlebox 00:05
Maybe different customers, different uniforms.
But at the end, there's always a human need to have a good time. - Battlebox 00:06
But at the end, there's always a human need to have a g...
Besides, I will double your wages at the end of the month. - Battlebox 00:06
Besides, I will double your wages at the end of the month.
Mama-san, I need to go to see my sister. - Battlebox 00:05
Mama-san, I need to go to see my sister.
I see, alright, be careful, it's dangerous outside. - Battlebox 00:06
I see, alright, be careful, it's dangerous outside.
We have orders direct from Prime Minister - Battlebox 00:07
We have orders direct from Prime Minister
Colonel, our men have done their duty, - Battlebox 00:07
Colonel, our men have done their duty,
We've lost control. Our troops are scattered. They're operating blind. - Battlebox 00:05
We've lost control. Our troops are scattered. They'...
Hello - Battlebox 00:07
Hello
There are always casualties, Charles! - Battlebox 00:06
There are always casualties, Charles!
Mei Fong - Battlebox 00:11
Mei Fong
The line is breaking, sir. We can't hold out much longer! - Battlebox 00:05
The line is breaking, sir. We can't hold out much longe...
No one sir. We have no reserves. Everyone is on the line already. - Battlebox 00:06
No one sir. We have no reserves. Everyone is on the line alr...
With all due respect, sir, a surrender here will tarnish our reputation across Asia. - Battlebox 00:06
With all due respect, sir, a surrender here will tarnish our...
Yes, and so would a civilian massacre if we continue to resist. - Battlebox 00:05
Yes, and so would a civilian massacre if we continue to resi...
Sir, the Japanese cannot be trusted, - Battlebox 00:08
Sir, the Japanese cannot be trusted,
Make them pay a bloody toll for every street, every building in the city. - Battlebox 00:06
Make them pay a bloody toll for every street, every building...
The civilian population would be caught up in the crossfire, thousands dead. - Battlebox 00:06
The civilian population would be caught up in the crossfire,...
Being taken prisoner by the Japanese would be worse than death, sir. - Battlebox 00:06
Being taken prisoner by the Japanese would be worse than dea...
They will break us, - Battlebox 00:09
They will break us,