Das Boot (1981)

Erwin Leder: Johann

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• Johann : Captain, I wish to apologize.

  Captain : You can't just apologize, Johann. You left your battle station at a critical moment. Also, you disobeyed my command.

  Johann : Will I be court-martialed?

  Captain : How many patrols have you done?

  Johann : It's my ninth.

  Captain : Why you?

  Johann : It was a mistake. I didn't... It was... It... All of a sudden... As if... It won't ever happen again, sir. You can depend on it. I swear.

  Captain : It's all right, Johann.

  Johann : No court-martial?

  Captain : [nods]  Get some sleep.

  [Johann exits. The Captain adds "Decision, return to La Rochelle" to the log book] 

• [Johann climbs up to the bridge, places himself between Kriechbaum and Lt. Werner. Sniffs the air] 

  Lt. Werner : It's good for you, fresh air, right Johann?

  Johann : [Spits]  Nah.

  [Johann climbs back down in the ship] 

  Kriechbaum : They're strange, these engine-room people.

• Captain : You left your battle station at a critical time. Also, you disobeyed my order.

  Johann : Will l be court-martialed?

  Captain : How many war patrols for you?

  Johann : It's my ninth.

  Captain : You, of all people, Johann.