Original subtitles

Stop!

Stop, for the sake of it! Stop!

There is a registered letter for us.

Nah.

Commitment! Come on, old gal. We can still catch him.

(Henrik hums)

Whoa, Holm! Old staircase climber!

A moment. What is this between friends? Are you Henrik Eriksen?

Don't. They bring me bills every day. Would you please sign here?

Something to write with. Thanks.

Here you go. Thanks.

Henry...

Dad? Dad!

Dad! It has arrived. I am pleased of that.

It will be a good time. Yes, father.

Even if it will be hard. Yes, father.

Yes, that's good, Peter. And what does that mean?

Soldier. Yes.

(the students make noise)

May I speak to you for a moment?

Shhh.

Yes. The rest of you will be spoken to later.

It can't go on in that way.

I understand that, principal. But it doesn't have to, either.

I will be travelling. I have been drafted.

Do you think you get put into jail if you're late?

Just stick me the tongs.

Then it happened with the gal. The old, hysterical crappy harp.

Don't talk to her like that. She's good enough.

I love her as much as you do.

Almost.

Hello!

Can we drive along with here? You guys are going to camp, right?

It's nice, thanks.

Here you go, gentlemen. I'll pick you up in 16 months.

Lighten up. There is a sergeant they call the Cannibal.

I'll give him cannibal, shall I.

Enjoy.

Turn right! Right!

Attention! Present the gun!

Guns by foot!

Face right!

Attention right!

Guns... greetings!

March, start with right leg.

Company, full stride!

To the right!

Look straight!

Company, march!

(boos)

(Henrik blows a fanfare)

Hans Kristensen!

Benny Wedel!

Bent Schaefer! Yes.

Jakob Nielsen! Yes.

Viggo Clausen! Here.

Haakon Haakonsen.

With circle on a.

Peter Rasmussen! Here!

Holger Schwanenkopf! Holger Schwanenkopf!

We will return to him.

Ole Soerensen! Here.

Knud Petersen!

Yes.

Henrik Didriksen! Yes.

Georg Petersen!

Ole Hvass!

Boerge Albeck! Here.

Tage Thomsen! Yes.

What are you working as? As little as possible, Sergeant Major.

I meant as a civilian. I am a soldier.

In Tivoli Gardens? In the Foreign Legion, Master Sergeant.

Are you awake? Yes, thank you.

And you probably want to blow us a bit? Yessir. A really pretty one.

Grab the luggage.

Right about! Forward!

How great we look in uniform. Yes, we also have chabeso shoulders.

They should not be afraid. It is not allowed.

See you in half an hour, gentlemen. You must learn some military etiquette.

It didn't sound nice.

What a bully. What does he know about decency?

The Foreign Legion? Dead and chalk! So have you been a real soldier?

You can count on it, brother. Down there we shoot with sharp.

Have you ever heard ear gas, huh? Yes, no kidding.

Did you sew your uniform yourself? No, it's my private account.

One centimeter, one day. Howdy!

Every day a piece until there is no more.

I put the pieces in here, and then I write on the outside: "Wasted days."

It can also say "For Denmark."

Yes, and Skaane, Halland and Blekinge. No, it should say...

Wake up, you camels! Then it takes place outside.

In place for the troops. Run!

Step on!

Step on!

Step on, Run!

Wouldn't it be easier if we turned around and you went the other way?

Step on, run!

Come here!

Three steps away!

Salute! Straighten your fingers!

Sorry, but I once knew a general. He did so.

Then you may as well.

When you become a general!

Get lost!

(trumpet fanfare)

Aah!

(fanfare ends)

(new fanfare)

Aah!

Then we get up! Look to get up! Don't lie there and blow balloons!

Goodmorning Sir! Then we get up!

Don't, Karen. Are you nauseous?

Get up. Out with him! Then we get up!

Does anyone have to go to the doctor? Here.

612. What's wrong?

We are going on a march.

Hurry up . You mustn't be so slow.

He is red-hot. Do you think this is a girl scout troop?!

It's not a rest home!

Such a collection of spiritual darkrooms!

Ground water amoebas! You'd better change quickly.

16! Yes, Sergeant Major.

Come over here.

Affix that button.

Affix that button! Yes, Sergeant Major.

You'll be on the move in three minutes!

Sir. Sergeant Major, is it okay we're coming before?

In the living rooms, run!

Everyone at attention!

Thank you, soldier.

This is insane. It is pure animal cruelty.

I go out and take the scolding. Oh.

It took four minutes.

In three minutes you will be here in full field getup!

Into the rooms, run!

Is there anything again? Then it's field getup.

No, no, I'd rather go home.

Let's give him everything on top. I can't have it on top.

It can't be above that. Of course you can. Come here.

12! See to get in gear!

Where do they come from? From the doctor.

I am exempt from march and run.

Yes. Come along, my lord.

Here you go.

Are you bedridden? No, he fell for his country.

Turn right!

Unit...

... to right! Gun over the right shoulder!

Right about!

Division, march!

Straight ahead, run!

Unit, turn left!

Normal forward!

Turn to...

... left!

Attention! Race!

Normal march!

Unit, hold!

Left about!

First division, at ease!

There is something called an airplane shelter.

Imagine that a plane is coming from the right.

Pardon... Sorry, little soldier.

They couldn't tell me where the soldiers live, could they?

Do you mean the camp? I probably will.

It's just over there. Thanks.

My son is going to be in the outfit. He will be a fine soldier.

He must have the best gala uniform you can buy for money.

I hope the beds are decent.

Thanks jesus... lady chamberlain.

He usually has a delicious leather duvet with a silk cover.

Is there someone you can turn to so that it can be sorted out?

There must be an old lady, or old gentleman, perhaps in the military!

Sorry, little soldier. It's not because I doubt it.

But surely the food is good and plentiful and not too fatty and rich in vitamins?

Ask in the right place, little lady. Yes, thank you, I will do that.

Thank you for the kindness. Go ahead, Olsen.

I really want him to keep the prescribed diet.

What on earth are you imagining, young man?

Block with the stupid boom for me. They probably don't know who I am.

I am Madam General... director Schwanenkopf.

Open that boom! Drive, Olsen.

It's alright. She is here now.

Here is my Holger. I hope not, you missed him.

They have so many soldiers.

One more or less cannot weaken the defense.

They are delighted by Holger. There's nothing he can't do.

He can play both football and tennis. We were on holiday in Mallorca.

It is only in the army's interest to get a sunburnt, weather-beaten soldier home,

which they can show off when guests arrive.

It would be foolish to interrupt the holiday for just two days.

He will still be here for 16 months, so two days or so.

Isn't that right, Colonel? I'm not a colonel.

What am I wasting my time on? May I speak to the colonel?

The colonel is busy.

I am Mrs. Director General Schwanenkopf.

I demand to speak to the colonel now!

Then you must wait ten minutes, madam.

Then I go over to the kitchen.

Well, you've gone to the pots. What are you cooking in there? Dirty laundry?

No, mush! Mush?

And then there is the sweat. You must not offer that to my Holger.

Finally, they must remember that he must have two hard-boiled eggs every morning.

If you serve him oatmeal, he will go insane!

I promise you that.

Continue.

They must be the colonel in the neat uniform then?

Colonel Hjort. What can I serve you with, madam?

This is my Holger. He is going to be a soldier. You know that.

He is a few days late. Will you ensure that he gets solitude room with sun?

Yes ma'am. I shall promise you that.

We have a solitude room ready.

Good! Hold!

Guns by foot!

After me.

(everyone moans)

Dang it.

Boys! Do you want to go out dancing tonight?

Well, Bun-A.

How about a pedal boat?

They are snoring! Yessir, Sergeant Major.

Can you see that house down there? Yes. It is far away.

Run down there, touch it and come back here. Then you will probably wake up along the way.

Attention! Race!

Bring the gun down, man!

Oh, is it you, Knud? Is that you, Ellen?

Yes, I am a soldier.

You can probably see that. I'm just a recruit.

I'm on my way to a house I have to touch. I'm out on a jog.

And then you stand here and smile.

That's a nice dress you're wearing. It is...

You're a pretty soldier.

It is, of course, something else.

than when we went to school together.

And swarmed around each other. Do you remember that?

Will you come visit me one day?

Yes. May I?

Do you live here?

Well who... Your father was then too...

... officer, right?

With three stars! Officer! And I'm a soldier!

Dad, it's an old school friend.

Now you must see! The empty bed has arrived.

Hey with you, bar dweller. Let's look at him.

How was it in Hotel BarsVille?

And silk! In technicolor. My, my...

I think those pajamas need to be washed tonight.

(extensive snoring)

(excessive snorkel noise)

Stop it, Karen.

The night is mine.

(spring sound)

(distant shouts)

Alert! Off the rails! We're on in two minutes!

That was nice. I couldn't bear to lie down any longer.

The doll boy! Listen, it's bad, you.

We have to get hold of him. We don't have time for that now.

We'll handle it another way. Look to get the outfit on.

Reports!

Sir. Sergeant Major, I report the first group together.

Sir. Sergeant Major, I report the second group together.

Sir. Sergeant Major, I report the third group together.

Group, right!

Reports that the fourth group is missing one man. 614.

Where is he?

Sir. Sergeant Major, here he comes.

Get dressed! Full field outfit!

Group leaders, in place!

You...

Have you ever proposed to a girl?

Are you crazy? I could risk it, she said yes.

But do you have any idea how such a thing is approached?

Gas masks on!

Have you got the ears in the machine? It's the first time, it's serious.

Just do as I say.

(whispers)

Yes, that is clear. Forward!

What are you going to have? Oatmeal? Are there more dishes to choose from?

Stick me some more. They lie down and are bored.

Fine. Choppy-di, choppy-dough.

I'm reporting, Sergeant Major.

Good. See to get something to eat. Yessir, Sergeant Major.

Well, you. Did you get a clean diaper on?

Ready for entry!

You can stop sitting and smoldering with your food.

Forward!

It refreshes the acid pools.

Devision, hold!

You can smoke.

I didn't think we were employed by the Navy.

It is powerful. Here you go.

Yes, come here. I'm lighting for the boy.

Choppy-di, choppy you! Aren't we having a great time?

Next shooting! Eight shots in 40 seconds.

Four kneeling, four lying down. Clear!

Shoot!

(whistle)

Hold in!

Get up! Marking!

Marking. Unload guns.

Lane one: Seven tens, one nine.

Well shot. I guess mine wasn't that good.

It's not a shooting tent, where it's about silver spoons, so it might not matter.

Not quite. You cannot enter the sergeant's school without hitting the target.

You don't want to be a slave whip, then?

Father was a lieutenant in the reserve. Well, well.

With the next shooting team, switch!

Load guns. Assume a kneeling shooting position.

Eight shots in 40 seconds. Four kneeling, four lying down.

Ready! Shoot!

Where are you? At my wife's.

There are still so many things outside that you have to think about.

Is there something wrong with your wife? Nah, not like that.

But everything is still difficult when you have to jump around here.

I guess you don't understand that. You don't have any children.

You don't know anything about that. Do you have?

I don't know anything about that.

Division, to the right!

Heels firmly in the ground! Back with the neck!

Look up!

Swing to the left! Left about!

Division...

... hold!

Left about!

Gun by foot!

At ease!

What is it?

Here it says.

Thanks.

- 15! - Yes.

Report to the regimental office. Yes, Sergeant Major.

You will be in the rooms at the normal time tomorrow. Have the weapons in order.

Attention! Dismissed!

Are you 615, Soerensen? Yes, Mr...

I am your colonel. Yessir, Colonel.

Your wife is in the Reich Hospital. It is a difficult birth.

Tell your platoon leader that you are free.

Leave and come back as soon as possible.

Yessir, Colonel.

What did they want? Is there something wrong? It's Karen. She is hospitalized.

They say it's dangerous. I'm going in there.

So hurry up, man!

Come on.

I guess I don't have enough money. I have to call too. Please wait.

Do you have any though? Me?!

We have to stop a cart. He is going to town.

Yes, you are saying something.

Oh, there is 14's carriage.

The wagon belongs to Mr. Holger Schwanenkopf.

And he's going to Copenhagen?

Apparently he was going to Gilleleje to visit some friends.

To Gilleleje, yes. I think so, yes.

Stick me the keys. I'll let them move on.

Unfortunately I can not. Then you are free to wait.

We lie in the room together. I was told to wait.

Yes, I'll fix that. Come on. This way.

The bus. The bus...

Were we allowed to borrow it? You could call it that.

I have to go. Do you have a driver's license?

Driver's license! Yes. Yes.

It's the Copenhagener's, right? We have been allowed.

Do you think it will work? Yes it's okay. You are busy.

(squealing tires)

We... We borrowed your car.

We thought... It was important to Ole. You understand, his wife...

What do you imagine? We had to do something.

The cart is coming again. You're a friend, right?

A buddy?

(car horn)

Hey darling! Hey, boys! Do you want to come to the inn?

It's awesome! Hi, poppy!

Move a little. Let father drive the gal himself.

Hi everyone. Wait a minute. We must bring Circle-A with us.

It's powerful, you! Nice day! The sun shines!

(car horn)

14, jump in! We are going to an inn and have a good time.

You don't have to be mad! We must have brewskies.

Come on.

Come on.

He's not that crazy to run away, is he?

Enter the others. I'll be there shortly.

Well, soldier. Are you going on a trip?

Or maybe you're waiting for someone?

(whistles)

Such a railway station always reminds me of a time in Algiers.

I was completely flat-footed. Couldn't do more, you understand.

There was a stupid guy who was always on my back.

Then I ran away... by train.

They already got me at the next station and put me in jail for a month.

It was much worse than everything else.

There's always something you can't run away from.

Then you might as well take it like a man.

See you.

We are sitting over at the inn.

Hello, mother.

Good, you came. That's how we soldiers' wives are.

If you can't come to us, then we have to come to you.

I will give a brewsky if you can lay out.

You there! Stop ruining the music.

Can't you hear?

Leave it at that. You don't have to get spanked, do you?

What is it? Do you let the girls fix something like that?

You... he is good enough.

Boy or girl? A boy, Sergeant Major.

7 pounds and 360 grams.

And the wife? Is she well? I am moved to tears.

He is, after all, a human being. It may be that he, himself, had a mother.

Stand up when you are praised! Have you forgotten everything you've learned?!

Thank God. I thought he had fallen ill.

I hear there was a fight last night.

If you want to fight... then I will painfully teach you!

You can forget your father! You can forget your mother!

But I will make sure that you never forget your Sergeant Major!

Division, hold!

Gun over the right shoulder!

Right about!

Attention! Race!

Swing to the right!

Simple roll under and over the roof ridge!

Forward!

Onward over the fence!

15! 16! Come on!

Then we'll go up on the cage!

Finish up!

After me!

After me!

(laughter)

Aah, I do!

I said: After me!

Come on, boys!

And all the way down!

(the company whistles a march)

Soldier comrades when we go in groups

so sing the one who is nimble even at the number chock

if him in front shouts that we sing badly

point then your big mouth and whistle

(yell and screams)

Choppy-di, choppy-you!

Choppy, choppy...

You, I'm going to see a girl tonight.

Congratulations mate. I don't dare to stay long.

Is she ugly? No.

Do me the favor of coming at nine o'clock. Tell me to be on duty, or something.

I'll do something like that.

Knud?

Come over here.

I do not bite.

Does it go exactly?

(piano pinched)

Back in school you said you wanted to marry me.

Yes, you were so sweet then.

Am I not now?

Yes, but now you are...

... unusually very sweet.

(the clock strikes) (there's a knock on the door)

Sorry, I'm not meeting 16, am I? Yes.

I should say he should be on night maneuvers.

On night maneuvers? It probably can't fit.

Why not?

I know all about that. Better come inside.

So that's five... No that... that...

So it's 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17. These are my mates, I thought at least.

Hello. Hello. Calm down, boys.

At your service. It can play well.

I can also.

She is an unusually nice girl.

A good cigar. A perfect specimen.

(music can be heard from the living room)

You, Ellen...

Ellen...

You are an un...

I just want to... just...

You are an unus... without straight.

Maybe...

Maybe your smile makes me warm.

If only there... so much noise.

You are an unusually nice girl.

I love you.

The room right!

Reporting to the colonel that we are having fun.

Yes, I hear that.

Gentlemen! In a week we will have a visit from the State Broadcasting Corporation

with the Soldiers' Baton. There you can have your pleasure saturated.

(brakes squeal)

What on earth does such a person imagine? Take my place with that thing!

You must excuse that, Your Grace, but we are terribly busy.

Ask the driver to put the gal on the lap.

Come on guys!

Sorry, ma'am, those seats are reserved.

They are dead wrong, little soldier.

Is that you, Colonel?

I have sat and looked after your seats.

Welcome to the Soldier Relay.

He's got the whole world in his hands

he's got the whole wide world in his hands

he's got the whole world in his hands

he's got the whole world in his hands

he's got the little bitty baby in his hands

he's got you and me, brother in his hands

he's got everybody here in his hands

Excuse me, Sergeant Major, you're going on stage now.

Come on, Ras!

All roads lead to love

to love to love

so what does it end up with? inconvenience

fall in love and you will be notified

along the highway of love

you can believe no follow me now

the smallest path has the same goal

yes, wedding ring and children's scrawl

there is a happiness shared by two

then there will be too little for each

we want to build a home with comfort and peace

for the two of us, heaven is nearer to my heart

aah, no may all roads lead to love

they lead to Rome it will be nice to come

maybe there really is something special about it

the love you sing about

one day I went out for a walk in the blue

because I wanted away from the gray of everyday life

suddenly on a quiet road

I received happiness in the form of you

all roads lead to love, to love, to love

it clearly shows its indispensability

what all young hearts know

look at every sign pointing the way

it says clearly, follow me

the smallest path has the same goal behind the red light of the evening sun

there is a happiness shared by two

and it's all worth it

we want to build a home with comfort and peace

for the two of us, heaven is nearer to my heart

we know all roads lead to love

in ancient times they went to Rome

but there is something quite special about the love we sing about

there is something quite special about the love we sing about

You must apologize for that! We made it.

You, me... Shouldn't I take over the job now?

Is that her down there you like? Yes.

She doesn't want you? I do not know.

You know that. Have you not asked her? I haven't dared...

I do not know... How should one behave?

Come.

It is now a sweet wife, 17 has. My Karen is now too.

She's coming tonight, right so I can say hi? We can't afford the train ticket.

We don't have a nanny either.

When someone like me has been around the world

then you found many beautiful places

but among the greatest joys

were the famous streets of Naples

a time when my journey ended

in Sola Dolce Fabiente

and there I found a memory that will never disappear

it spreads sunshine in my mind

when I walked around Naples alone

then I heard a song

First you say: "You have the most beautiful blue eyes."

Yes. First I say: "You have the most beautiful blue eyes."

"When I look at them, I get dizzy with happiness."

Are you?

Yes. "You have the most beautiful blue eyes."

"When I look at them, I get completely dizzy."

"Of happiness." "Of happiness."

Well, then you move closer.

Come on, you hull. I'm married after all.

And then you say: "You are always in my thoughts." Come on!

"I love you. Will you be mine?"

"You are always in my thoughts."

"I love you. Will you be mine?"

Hurry up, man!

Ellen! Ellen!

You misunderstand. It wasn't right, what you saw.

She is married. It's only.... She should...

She was going to show me how to... that is... how to...

First they say: You have lovely blue eyes.

Then you become completely dizzy.

Then you put your arms around her and say:

I love you.

Soldier rock, soldier roll

all day we go around in the king's clothes

singing soldier rock, soldier roll

it sucks, oh boy

up to stand to get the damn shoe on

out to go with the soldier pot on

when I lay in the box I slept like a rock

but then the sergeant came in and pulled my legs

into the starvation room, sweaty oat groats

it is not strange if you go and get a little soft

soldier rock, soldier roll all day we go around in the king's clothes

and sings soldier rock, soldier roll

it sucks, oh boy

stand up the daily refrain

out to go goodbye, you warm bed

forward with the shooting tree crawling suit on

through rain and sleet we must all go and sing

ba ba da ba...

Well, Karen! Is it really you? That was great!

Little Ole, how much weight have you lost? Yes.

Listen, where's the baby? There's nothing wrong, right?

I have taken care of the nanny.

on Sundays we get roast pork that never fails

as long as the bases are full, then the matter is over

every time I get night signs I become an optimist

It's exactly like when Holger was little.

The living room right!

Collect the carrots and stand up!

You, piano boxer! Do you think this is a clown trick?

Stand up straight when you are praised. Yes, Sergeant Major.

You look like a girl scout troop. Yes, Sergeant Major.

Push that button! Yes. Pardon.

I couldn't get a uniform with zips, could I? It would be easier.

Sir. brass player! Stand straight when I speak to you!

Such a bunch of ground water amoebas!

Frog heads!

Naah...

They are not as bad as they used to be.

The one who needs at least a little discipline.

Our sergeant never did that to me.

(marching music)

Soldier comrades when we go in groups

so sing the one who is nimble even at the number chock

if him in front shouts that we sing badly

point then your big mouth and whistle

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