"[Before the soldiers commit suicide by holding hand grenades against their chests] Men, we are honorable soldiers of the Emperor. Don't ever forget that. The only way left for us is to die with honor. This is our fate, to find our place at Yasukuni Shrine. I'll see you there. Banzai! Banzai! Banzai! [The men repeat 'banzai' each time he says it] Soldiers, farewell! [Shoots himself]"
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2000s American filmsFilms directed by Clint EastwoodWorld War II filmsFilms about the United States Marine CorpsScreenplays by Paul Haggis
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