Martha

1974 · 116 MIN · IMDB 7.5 · 3,137 VOTES · DIR. Rainer Werner Fassbinder

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Overview

After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.

Dialogue Timeline — 874 lines

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00:00:19 Yes, father. I'm coming.
00:06:21 Father...
00:11:04 Oh mother... don't cry!
00:16:28 Father had a weak heart from childhood.
00:20:16 But it's more peaceful, and you need fewer tranquilizers.
00:23:52 He did prescribe something.
00:27:41 Her friend Marianne...
00:31:13 Yes...
00:35:07 - What do you like most in life? - I don't know.
00:40:13 Very well, if that's what you want.
00:44:40 You're so serious, so quiet.
00:47:59 All this white skin.
00:54:11 I wanted to ask you a favor.
01:02:48 Aren't you a bit too old for a hairstyle like that?
01:07:44 That's good of you. Thank you.
01:11:02 For me, anything will do.
01:15:08 You're afraid? Why?
01:18:44 Did you listen to it at all?
01:24:45 I... mixed you up with someone else. Yes, we're the Salomons.
01:28:33 Orlando di Lasso?
01:33:13 the best thing would be not to put temptation in your way.
01:38:27 a sadist.
01:44:34 And why?
01:49:45 Based on themes from a story by Cornell Woolrich

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed874
Dialogue density7.5 lines / min
First line00:00:19
Final line01:49:45

Production Record

DirectorRainer Werner Fassbinder
LanguageGerman
IMDb votes3,137