John Rabe (2009)

Arata Iura: Major Ose

Quotes 

• Prince Asaka Yasuhiko : Congratulations, Major. You'll make an excellent commander one day. But I ask myself, why is it that I give orders not to take prisoners, and you arrive with thousands?

  Major Ose : Please forgive me.

  Japanese Officer : Your Highness.

  Prince Asaka Yasuhiko : I didn't ask you to speak!

  [Japanese officer steps back and bows] 

  Prince Asaka Yasuhiko : So, Major. What do you propose?

  Major Ose : Your Highness. It would be extremely difficult to execute that many prisoners.

  Prince Asaka Yasuhiko : Is that so?

  Major Ose : Furthermore, I believe such executions could be considered to be illegal.

  Prince Asaka Yasuhiko : Illegal? I am entrusting you personally with resolving this matter once and for all. I want no prisoner alive by tomorrow morning. We will also shell the city center. Nanking must experience the superiority of our troops.