Massacre in Rome

1973 · 99 MIN · IMDB 6.5 · 1,566 VOTES · DIR. George P. Cosmatos

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Overview

In the Nazi occupied city of Rome, an assault on an SS brigade draws retaliation from the military governship. "Massacre in Rome" is the true story of how this partisan attack led to the mass execution of Italian nationals under the orders of SS-Lieutenant Colonel Kappler.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,113 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:12 This is Radio Rome.
00:06:16 Then we may safely assume that he is an authority on the subject.
00:09:56 I am asking you to choose the lesser of two evils.
00:12:36 Monarchy is dead. The King went out with the traitors.
00:15:23 Elena here, carrying the raincoat. Paolo here.
00:18:26 And you, Kappler?
00:26:12 I see you have this all wrapped up ready to be sent.
00:28:57 "The German Generals have beaten the French Generals. I am a painter.
00:39:24 SHOUTING IN BACKGROUND
00:41:58 They will all be shot.
00:45:43 Rome is not the Eastern Front. He will reconsider.
00:48:58 He says it's urgent. Not now.
00:52:04 Nobody's mentioned it yet.
00:55:05 Field Marshal Kesselring argued the case that the measures proposed were excessive.
00:57:56 Yes, I heard.
01:00:51 A German reprisal will provoke public outrage and hatred of a most violent kind.
01:05:51 Anyway, we are on a list ourselves
01:08:23 Machinery is running by itself. Then stop the machinery.
01:11:23 Paulo? The others?
01:15:16 You refuse?
01:18:22 I will mention you in my report to the Fuhrer.
01:22:11 Modify your plans accordingly.
01:26:15 "See that is it not disturbed by any attitude whatsoever that gives rise to painful conflicts.
01:31:22 GUNSHOTS ECHO

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,113
Dialogue density11.2 lines / min
First line00:00:12
Final line01:31:22

Production Record

DirectorGeorge P. Cosmatos
LanguageItalian
IMDb votes1,566