In Which We Serve

1942 · 115 MIN · IMDB 7.2 · 6,700 VOTES · DIR. Noël Coward, David Lean

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Overview

The story of the HMS Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship's first and only commanding officer is Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him and the country, but—most importantly—to themselves.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,377 lines

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00:01:52 This is the story of a ship
00:09:34 Hard a-port.
00:15:33 - Will you have one, sir? - No, thanks, not at the moment.
00:18:13 My love. My love.
00:23:25 Don't talk so silly. You know perfectly well how old I am, so don't pretend you don't.
00:26:31 - A happy ship, sir. - That's right.
00:32:02 (Coughing)
00:35:08 Well, be that as it may, I would like to add that I consider we're all...
00:38:03 Speaking from bitter experience
00:42:25 - Want a drop, dear? - No, thanks.
00:46:13 She doesn't mind, so long as I don't get back too late.
00:50:30 It's your own fault for marrying a sailor.
00:53:38 Some damned poet at some time or other
00:57:54 Go on. Stack'em up.
01:03:27 Are the bulkheads holding all right?
01:08:27 (Pianola plays Run Rabbit Run)
01:12:59 I said before, and I'll say it again, there is nothing on land or sea
01:16:24 Gentle, you know. Not exactly smug, but not exactly warlike, either.
01:22:11 when one can, just for a little.
01:25:42 Thank you for nothing. I've slept in it.
01:29:49 Well, where could you go if you could get ashore?
01:34:29 She's going, sir.
01:40:01 (Sobbing)
01:44:40 ...that there isn't one of you that I wouldn't be proud and honoured to serve with again.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,377
Dialogue density12.0 lines / min
First line00:01:52
Final line01:44:40

Production Record

DirectorNoël Coward, David Lean
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes6,700