For those of you who haven't seen the whole movie, the captain made him promise to keep him alive before they went into battle because he was scared of death.
James Caan had a very good role as US 101 Airborne Division Staff Sergeant Eddie Dohun in "A Bridge Too Far" (1977) . He had his best roles in the 1970s. RIP mr. Caan.
As a 20 year veteran, I have served with countless officers, peacetime and in war. Out of all them, I can count with my one hand on how many officers I would give my life to so they might leave. Out of these officers, 3 outstanding leaders I know I can provide the same treatment that James Cann did to his platoon leader in this scene. One became a General, one became a Major and the last one I don't know. Yet, if any of my platoon/company/section CO ask me to save them. An NCO word is bond
I was lucky enough to also have a few really good officers, and of course a few shitty ones. My first CO was old school. He'd have no issues hammering you if needed. But no one but him fucked with his troops. One of my favorite NCO's got commissioned. He was the one to sign me out, and was my final salute of active duty. He was an E-6 when commissioned, and retired as a Major. I'd still walk through hell in July for him.
“This is yours, I think?” “Yes sir, it looks like mine.” I love the nonchalant subtlety of that moment, and Eddie Dolan’s wordless response to the surgeon’s question “You wouldn’t really have shot me, would you?”
The vast majority of soldiers on both sides were just concerned about trying to live, shoot the other guys, and hopefully be victorious. Most soldiers on either side had little to no interest in politics. Remember, most were in their late teens to mid-twenties.
What a scene! I’ve watched it a hundred times. What a movie! Filled with so many stars. James Caan was a monster of an actor. Absolutely loved him! RIP
Watched this movie today. I seen this movie when it came out in the theaters. They don't make em like this anymore. What a great movie and a ton of stars in this movie 🎥
A bridge too far is notable in that very few notable details where changed from the actual real life events. This scene, by all accounts, actually happened.
The young captain saved by the sergeant is played by Nicolas Campbell, a Canadian actor who went on to make tons of other great movies. You may recognize him as the lead character and coroner from Da Vinci’s Inquest.
During this period there were sergeants who are older than their immediate superior officers but will go out of their way to protect the younger officers!
This is a common thing now. Junior officers will usually be 23-24 by the time they hit their first unit, about the same age as E-4s and E-5s, meanwhile their SNCO or CPO will be closer to 30.
Ive had people who've said to me "I can't believe you like these kind of movies.", (not exact words but along those lines) referring to war movies in general. My response was always that it's not that I enjoy war movies but that i just love hearing about these individual stories that come out of the backdrop of war. There are so damn many and I always felt it important to hear as many of them as is possible.
between each other, yes. When people experience something traumatic (ie being yelled at constantly, being shot at, seeing death first hand, causing death first hand..) people tend to appreciate and bond with those around them. We are social creatures, by god... peace and love
I think this is the first time I heard someone say fuck. I must have been about 8 or 9 years old. Watching this film. This great great film. Made a lasting impression. Fucking hell. What a scene.
I remember as a kid they were going to show the movie Rollerball on tv, and all my friends were going to watch it. I dad wouldn't let me, said it was too violent and that was that. I wanted to see that movie more than anything in the world, I'm in my late fifties now and still not allowed. Oh the humanity.
You're welcome. This is definately one of the classic war films of all time. If you're interested in seperating the Hollywood from the history, I highly recommend Bando's website. He's probably the premier WWII 101st ABN historian around today. He's also got a pretty interesting write up on the "Band of Brothers" series (another classic). Personally, I like knowing where the movies take a little creative license from actual history-- and it in no way lessens my enjoyment of the films.
Comparing my expirences as both a civilian and as a member of the armed forces, I can say because I have not seen such dedication between average people who have not been in the military or not expirenced such life altering expirences.
We would still do it! if one of my troopers was badly wounded and he had a chance of living..yeah we would politely convince the DOC to look at him. If the doctor happened to be like this colonel..Well..Its just a risk we have to take now won't we?
Naww. If that happened in Iraq the Capt would have been on a plane and in Germany being operated in less time then to took the Sgt to drive him to the Hospital in the jeep
Triage. The doc looked upset when he came out-probably feeling he'd lost another young kid. A head wound like that would almost certainly be fatal by WW2 standards and glancing at the unconscious captain the doc probably figured it'd be useless to operate and take the spot away from someone he felt that he could definitely save. His "son of a bitch!" upon seeing a pupil dilate snapped him into action. Sergeant Dohun being the experienced NCO was probably a good judge on fatal versus non-fatal wounds.
The sad thing is that the business world and healthcare have both become like this. You need to literally threaten someone to do their job, or it never gets done.
As a medic there are two things in Duhan (movie Dolan) favor. First there is no active triage area. Patients were called "expectant" if saving them took more assets that could have been used on higher survivability injuries! Second, there was no military police screening the area! There's a reason weapons aren't allowed in a hospital setting! You can put a company of infantry around a hospital, but none are allowed inside! As far as killing the Doctor, he promised the Capt. that he "wouldn't die" and he kept his promise. I have not served in combat but I have no doubt the NCO meant it!
Always loved this scene, James Caan was amazing. RIP. End of message.
Rest in Peace staff sergeant eddie dohun James Caan March 26, 1940 - July 6, 2022
James Caan transitions from good to bad were amazing RIP
RIP James Caan. You were a great actor.
James Caan is in this movie for about 10 minutes, and manages to be the best thing in it. RIP.
Alan Bourdillion Traherne, nicknamed "Mississippi"
Gene Hackman is my fav
For those of you who haven't seen the whole movie, the captain made him promise to keep him alive before they went into battle because he was scared of death.
According to the book, he said he had no recollection of the event till he woke up in the UK with a headache.
true story
Tip: don’t EVER let your men know that you have a fear of death, as a combat officer. Everyone does. Nobody needs to doubly doubt their co
I think this is the only 70s war movie where I saw a soldier with his chinstrap secured.
James Caan had a very good role as US 101 Airborne Division Staff Sergeant Eddie Dohun in "A Bridge Too Far" (1977) . He had his best roles in the 1970s. RIP mr. Caan.
(1981) is worth a watch as well.
Sorry, That's Thief (1981)
No! 😮💨@@adamrichardson6821
My favourite scene of the movie. RIP Mr Caan.
Alan Bourdillion Traherne, nicknamed "Mississippi"
As a 20 year veteran, I have served with countless officers, peacetime and in war. Out of all them, I can count with my one hand on how many officers I would give my life to so they might leave.
Out of these officers, 3 outstanding leaders I know I can provide the same treatment that James Cann did to his platoon leader in this scene. One became a General, one became a Major and the last one I don't know.
Yet, if any of my platoon/company/section CO ask me to save them. An NCO word is bond
I was lucky enough to also have a few really good officers, and of course a few shitty ones. My first CO was old school. He'd have no issues hammering you if needed. But no one but him fucked with his troops. One of my favorite NCO's got commissioned. He was the one to sign me out, and was my final salute of active duty. He was an E-6 when commissioned, and retired as a Major. I'd still walk through hell in July for him.
“This is yours, I think?”
“Yes sir, it looks like mine.”
I love the nonchalant subtlety of that moment, and Eddie Dolan’s wordless response to the surgeon’s question “You wouldn’t really have shot me, would you?”
"I can give him a quick examination, if you like."
"Thank you very much, sir."
I think A bridge too far is THE best war film made. It portrays all sides of the battle, and is not biased, unlike most modern/other war films.
Columnsx Is Saving Private Ryan Bias?
@Starscream91 Inglorious Basterds?
It is pure fucking fiction written by a palstic mick with a hatred of the British, Cornelius Ryan was a teat, a nasty evil twat
@Starscream91 Yeah, the Germans were just so sweet and kind... SMH.
The vast majority of soldiers on both sides were just concerned about trying to live, shoot the other guys, and hopefully be victorious. Most soldiers on either side had little to no interest in politics. Remember, most were in their late teens to mid-twenties.
What a scene! I’ve watched it a hundred times. What a movie! Filled with so many stars. James Caan was a monster of an actor. Absolutely loved him! RIP
Watched this movie today. I seen this movie when it came out in the theaters. They don't make em like this anymore. What a great movie and a ton of stars in this movie 🎥
and its older brother
The Longest Day
Shoot, they didn't make em like this before, either.
Great blockbuster movie especially this scene . RIP. MR. CANN
My favorite James Caan scene, even more than any of his scenes in The Godfather. Rest in peace.
Alan Bourdillion Traherne, nicknamed "Mississippi"
A bridge too far is notable in that very few notable details where changed from the actual real life events. This scene, by all accounts, actually happened.
"You wouldn't have really killed me"? guess the colonel never saw the Godfather.
Ba-da-bing!!
@@zothanmawiapachuau hahaha
Is it one of the Godfather actors playing the Sargeant here? (It's been years since I saw the movie so I don't know who's acting in it).
@@Reticence9zen924 Sonny Corleone is the guy that threatens him.
or Thief.
The young captain saved by the sergeant is played by Nicolas Campbell, a Canadian actor who went on to make tons of other great movies. You may recognize him as the lead character and coroner from Da Vinci’s Inquest.
Good thing he lived!
@@thepromojungle , 😂
Ahhhh, classic American persuasion.
Love it.
James Caan and Arthur Hill worked together before in Sam Peckinpah's Killer Elite!
10 second court martial for the Sarge 😃
During this period there were sergeants who are older than their immediate superior officers but will go out of their way to protect the younger officers!
This is a common thing now. Junior officers will usually be 23-24 by the time they hit their first unit, about the same age as E-4s and E-5s, meanwhile their SNCO or CPO will be closer to 30.
RIP LEGEND
The greatness of this is the NOT acting. Neither actor acts. They give nothing and it's truly brilliant.
Ive had people who've said to me "I can't believe you like these kind of movies.", (not exact words but along those lines) referring to war movies in general. My response was always that it's not that I enjoy war movies but that i just love hearing about these individual stories that come out of the backdrop of war. There are so damn many and I always felt it important to hear as many of them as is possible.
One of the best scenes of the movie. Class
This is the best scene in the movie! True camaraderie.
Though I disagree with it being the best, it surely is up there with the best! ;-)
Best scene in the movie, imo.
One of the best war films out there.
between each other, yes. When people experience something traumatic (ie being yelled at constantly, being shot at, seeing death first hand, causing death first hand..) people tend to appreciate and bond with those around them. We are social creatures, by god...
peace and love
The BBC showed this years ago one Sunday afternoon and forgot to cut out the swear. I was only an innocent kid. Never been more shocked!
My dad's
Favourite film.
Swear? Surely not 'God - Damn' or was it 'Crapping around?' ...
One of the best war movie scenes like ever
Great actor ! Underrated
That MP was probably super confused 🫤
I think this is the first time I heard someone say fuck. I must have been about 8 or 9 years old. Watching this film. This great great film. Made a lasting impression. Fucking hell. What a scene.
The best moment in the war movies I watched as a kid, ever.
That MP by the way was Biggs in Star Wars a New Hope.
Great Scene Great Film R.I.P Great Actor
This moment has haunted me because I've never been certain if it was a bluff or a😊 very😊 short conversation❤.
Esta escena junto con la anterior escapando de los alemanes en el jeep son de mis favoritas del cine. Descansa en paz James!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽
When the movie was released, the critics thought that this scene was fictional and would never have happened.
Typical critics...don't know their ass from a hole in the ground
"Eddie, you wouldn't really have killed me would you?"
"Thank you Sir".
I remember as a kid they were going to show the movie Rollerball on tv, and all my friends were going to watch it. I dad wouldn't let me, said it was too violent and that was that. I wanted to see that movie more than anything in the world, I'm in my late fifties now and still not allowed. Oh the humanity.
Rip great actor
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Like that, sir?
Awesome scene👍
R.I.P. James Caan
this was the most memorable part of the movie. Powerful stuff.
"badabing the doctor's brains all over your nice ivy league suit"
Nice college boy ah? Didn’t want to get involved in the family business
Treat your NCO’s right and they’ll threaten doc if he doesn’t check you out
Anthony Hopkins,Sean Connery,Gene Hackman,James Caan,Arthur Hill Liv Ullman,Laurence Olivier are my favorites from the film.
Never shall I leave a fallen comrade.
You're welcome. This is definately one of the classic war films of all time.
If you're interested in seperating the Hollywood from the history, I highly recommend Bando's website. He's probably the premier WWII 101st ABN historian around today. He's also got a pretty interesting write up on the "Band of Brothers" series (another classic). Personally, I like knowing where the movies take a little creative license from actual history-- and it in no way lessens my enjoyment of the films.
Never argue with a loaded 45 im still alive austin
Brilliant scene 👍👍👍👍👍
excellent bit of acting
RIP James Caan.
Alan Bourdillion Traherne, nicknamed "Mississippi"
Arthur Hill is quite good here.
James Caan gets the credit he rightfully deserves, but Arthur Hill was right there with him in acting chops.
True dedication...Somthing a civilian will never understand.
I disagree! SOME of us 'low-life civilians' actually WOULD got that 'extra mile' or their friends/family!' I know I will!....
Great scene!
i love this movie
Best scene!!
Comparing my expirences as both a civilian and as a member of the armed forces, I can say because I have not seen such dedication between average people who have not been in the military or not expirenced such life altering expirences.
"...I guarantee it...."
RIP James Caan
Alan Bourdillion Traherne, nicknamed "Mississippi"
'Would have killed me?'...
So much water under
Tower Bridge...
Now That is American Rebellion
We would still do it! if one of my troopers was badly wounded and he had a chance of living..yeah we would politely convince the DOC to look at him. If the doctor happened to be like this colonel..Well..Its just a risk we have to take now won't we?
Roger that Airborne!
Best scene ever
Remember, James Caan is "The last guy in the world you wanna f... with."
Hey, Sarge said 'please' and everything.
Yes Jimmy Caan was brilliant but Arthur Hill was an underated actor.
Arthur Hill was right there with Caan on his level of acting. I see characters-not the actors playing them.
1911 motivation !
TRUTH is Always more interesting than fiction.
@dustyaries
Mine was Staff Sgt. Songy. As a PFC and Spec 4 I would have followed him into hell armed with a water pistol.
:>)
True scene.
Why does the medic say “son of a bitch” when he opens up the captains eye. I’m confused
Guessing it was because he saw some sort of light reflex of the pupil - still alive, worth saving, not a corpse nor fatally wounded
この場面の軍医役の男優さん
ジェームス カーン以上に
渋いと思いました❗
Naww. If that happened in Iraq the Capt would have been on a plane and in Germany being operated in less time then to took the Sgt to drive him to the Hospital in the jeep
Possibly. But chances are that the 'Ordnance' that dropped him would have done a much more permanent job in the first place!
Great scene, IMO.
Good example of the horrors of war😡😠
💮 R.I.P James Caan.
He would have, that is just funny question but good answer though.
"by the books"
A big caliber man
I wonder why the officer wouldn't check to see he was really dead. Too many dead that day? The head wound looked fatal?
Probably a combination of the two. Don't forget - 'Medics' are human too!
Triage. The doc looked upset when he came out-probably feeling he'd lost another young kid. A head wound like that would almost certainly be fatal by WW2 standards and glancing at the unconscious captain the doc probably figured it'd be useless to operate and take the spot away from someone he felt that he could definitely save. His "son of a bitch!" upon seeing a pupil dilate snapped him into action. Sergeant Dohun being the experienced NCO was probably a good judge on fatal versus non-fatal wounds.
The sad thing is that the business world and healthcare have both become like this. You need to literally threaten someone to do their job, or it never gets done.
Epic
He absolutely would have...
Rip 🙏 james caan
Isn't this move about some kind of thing called Operation Market Garden that failed or something? If not then please correct me.
ImSaephan u right
somebody is screaming "hey youtube" at the end
When "BIG ED" DELINE tells you to do something you do it.
Farewell, James Caan
Alan Bourdillion Traherne, nicknamed "Mississippi"
@ImSaephan Yes, that was the name of the operation.
For it to have succeeded, everything would've had to go to plan 100%.
...It didn't.
A soldier in WWII in an active combat zone, never would have needed to rack that slide to chamber a round.
@Vnachi8
or if he needed to, he would have known the chamber status and racked as part of the draw
RIP
Finally, wouldn't he had really killed the Doctor or not?
I think he would, but chose not to tell since the surgeon did what he was told and saved the Captain.
Yes. Most certainly.
As a medic there are two things in Duhan (movie Dolan) favor. First there is no active triage area. Patients were called "expectant" if saving them took more assets that could have been used on higher survivability injuries! Second, there was no military police screening the area! There's a reason weapons aren't allowed in a hospital setting! You can put a company of infantry around a hospital, but none are allowed inside! As far as killing the Doctor, he promised the Capt. that he "wouldn't die" and he kept his promise. I have not served in combat but I have no doubt the NCO meant it!
"For Christ's sake!"
Do not misuse my name. I am the Lord your God. I will punish anyone who misuses my name.
Deuteronomy 5:11