The power of debate

Sister 2022-05-10 17:27:50

I watched a play adapted from this film, starring Feng Yuanzheng. The play mainly played the part of the court debate, which may not be the same as the content of the movie. But the courtroom debate is also the essence of the film version.

During a voyage at sea, when encountering a storm, the captain lost his judgment at a critical juncture. The seemingly simple plot turned out to be different. Is it the incompetence of the captain or the betrayal of the first mate? Is there a better solution? Has anyone transferred from it? All these outsiders can only judge from the court debate. Everyone can say that lawyers are more powerful. Right or wrong depends on one's mouth. It's not easy to be able to speak, and the line design is very solid. I was watching the premiere of the play, and the actors in the middle made a few lines wrong, and the buddies who played the judge couldn't help laughing, which shows the difficulty of the lines.

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The Caine Mutiny quotes

  • Captain Queeg: [after bawling out Ensign Keith] Willie?

    Lt. Keith: Sir?

    Captain Queeg: You look worried. Oh, I know that a man's shirt is a petty detail, but big things are made up of details. Don't forget: for want of a nail a horseshoe was lost, then the whole battle. A captain's job is a lonely one. He's easily misunderstood. Forget that I bawled you out. It was for the good of morale of all concerned. Okay?

    Lt. Keith: [cheering up] Yes, sir.

  • Lt. Keith: Darling, you were wonderful.

    May Wynn: Thanks. I'm surprised your mother let you out.

    Lt. Keith: I had to be with her. I should have told you yesterday that I couldn't make it for dinner. I'm sorry.

    May Wynn: Willie, order me a drink and then we'll fight.

    Lt. Keith: Leo, two Scotch and waters, please. Darling, let's not spoil the night. I've only got a couple of days left. I'm leaving Sunday.

    May Wynn: How do you expect me to feel, leaving me standing there all alone? Willie, why didn't you introduce me to your mother?

    Lt. Keith: I wanted you to meet her, but... well, there's a time for everything.

    May Wynn: I'm sure.

    [raising her glass in a toast]

    May Wynn: To the most important woman in your life: Mom.

    Lt. Keith: May, stop it!