Enemy at the Gates

Red Army General: I carried out my orders. I sent in all of my boys. But the Germans engulfed us. They have artillery, aircraft, tanks. And me, what did I have?! Khrushchev: A sacred duty to resist! I have to report to the Boss. [puts a pistol on the table] Perhaps you'd prefer to avoid the red tape. Krushchev: My name... is Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev. I've come to takes things in hand here. This city... is not Kursk, nor is it Kiev, nor Minsk. This city... is Stalingrad. Stalin-grad! The city bears the name of the Boss. It's more than a city, it's a symbol. If the Germans capture this city, the entire country will collapse. Now, I want our boys to raise their heads. I want them to act like they have BALLS! I want them to stop SHITTING THEIR PANTS! [briefly pauses] That's your job. As political officers, I'm counting on you. [stops at one] You, what's your suggestion? Officer #1: Shoot all the other generals who have retreated. And their chiefs of staff, too. Officer #2: [terrified,

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Paulus: I was expecting someone else. Certainly not someone so prestigious. I imagine you have your reasons for getting yourself involved in this hellish situation. My army is not designed for this kind of fighting. Yesterday, yet again, I had to promote 25 sergeants to replace the officers shot down by their sharpshooters. Those snipers are demoralizing my people. [shows König a photo of the city] This city is no more than a heap of ruins. But the Führer's persisting. He has made it a personal matter between Stalin and himself. We should trust the Führer's instinct. He always managed to lead us to victory. We shall be back home for Christmas. [indicating Zaytsev] How are you going to go about finding this young Russian? König: I'll fix it so that he's the one who finds me.

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Vassili: Shouldn't we try and make the point that I'm not the only one fighting? Danilov: [dictates thoughts for Vassili to write] That's an excellent idea. We can take it even further though. Your battle for the production of coal is as worthy as mine. There's no 'k' in coal. Just one 'l'. Tell me if I'm going too fast. Vassili: No, you're not going too fast. Is there any other improvements? Mrs Filipov: Why don't you get some rest? These letters can wait until tomorrow. Vassili: We should carry on. We're not tired. Thank you, Mrs Filipov. These people took the trouble to write to us. Tomorrow we might not be around to write back.

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Vassili: Danilov. You had NO RIGHT to use him! Danilov: Oh, no, no, I didn't. He... did it of his own accord. You know why? Because he BELIEVES IN YOU!

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Danilov: You have to leave now, Mrs. Filipov- Stalingrad may fall! The last of the boats are leaving, the boats will be here any moment! Tania: He's brought you a pass. You have to gather your things and then we'll help you carry them to the landing. Mrs. Filipov: I'm not leaving. This is my home. This is my Sacha's home. I can't leave! Danilov: I have to tell you something, Mrs. Filipov... something very difficult to understand. It's about Sacha. Danilov: Sacha has gone over to the Germans. He's betrayed his country. He's with the enemy now; he won't be coming back. Mrs. Filipov: Oh, my God. Oh, my God. He's become a traitor! What has he done? So he's going to stay over there? Tania: Yes. He's going to stay over there. Mrs. Filipov: I shouldn't be saying this, Comrade Commissar, but maybe it's for the best! If the Germans have won, he'll be safe! I know it's wrong, but- perhaps he's made the right choice! Mrs. Filipov: [On the note] I am in good health. They are evacuating me to the o

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