Hands over the City

1963 · 101 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 3,478 VOTES · DIR. Francesco Rosi

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Overview

Prior to a city council election, the collapse of a building leaves a land developer and his political backers defending themselves against a scandal.

Dialogue Timeline — 996 lines

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00:00:29 Yes, the city's spreading that way
00:03:07 and give back on a political plane
00:15:20 This isn't on the agenda.
00:18:29 You've undermined the urban development plan.
00:21:23 "The inquiry board should have investigated these matters
00:24:40 Taking advantage? It's inevitable, gentlemen.
00:28:58 Morzillo, they're out for blood. Will you be all right?
00:31:46 yet you have no proof.
00:36:00 Let's see if we can send you home too.
00:41:09 We have to win. We can't make foolish mistakes.
00:45:07 We'll take our kids to city hall. Let's see the mayor kick us out.
00:48:47 Here's the kitchen. The gas.
00:51:58 In the resolution you're now examining
00:54:29 We must respect the law.
00:57:16 Let's lay our cards on the table.
01:03:11 Those who go up north come back and tell the others.
01:05:54 Dani', where are you going?
01:10:02 to turn himself in for the accident in Vico Sant'Andrea."
01:15:14 How can we guide public opinion if we accept the likes of him?
01:20:24 Half the room is still ours. - You're right.
01:25:09 But we're all gentlemen here. Each will pay his debt.
01:28:35 Let us be worthy of the political task we've taken on.
01:32:40 who wish to redirect the expansion of the city
01:35:54 and perhaps you'll delude yourself that everything goes on as before.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed996
Dialogue density9.9 lines / min
First line00:00:29
Final line01:35:54

Production Record

DirectorFrancesco Rosi
LanguageItalian
IMDb votes3,478