Ministry of Fear

1944 · 86 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 9,259 VOTES · DIR. Fritz Lang

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Overview

Stephen Neale is released into WWII England after two years in an asylum, but it doesn't seem so sane outside either. On his way back to London to rejoin civilization, he stumbles across a murderous spy ring and doesn't quite know to whom to turn.

Dialogue Timeline — 808 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:01:34 Neale?
00:04:32 No. What is the cause?
00:07:11 Forget the past. Just tell me the future.
00:10:12 There’s no readin’ with those dim-out lights. Keep the curtains drawn.
00:17:26 - What do you want? - I’m looking for Mr. Rennit.
00:19:58 Oh, they were voluntary helpers. I’m sorry.
00:22:32 Here you are. Thank you.
00:25:51 Yes, we’d like to.
00:29:34 Someone whose motives are evil.
00:32:09 Give me a chance to find out. I’ll never clear myself behind bars.
00:37:59 I was sentenced here in London two years ago... for murder.
00:42:08 Did you sleep?
00:44:56 The heart of Britain’s defense system. You don’t think he’s...
00:47:55 You’re most attractive when you’re lying.
00:50:00 Neither have I.
00:52:39 But they’re here in London. You’re imagining too much.
00:55:12 Newland’s bookshop. Oh, Dr. Forrester!
00:58:15 No cigarettes, no personal belongings, nothing.
01:01:36 Have the doctor give him a sedative. I’ll talk to him later.
01:05:07 It’s the piece from that gun.
01:09:48 That tailor he recommended was here again yesterday.
01:13:09 Your suit was dispatched an hour ago, sir.
01:17:34 The man saved your life. Aren’t you going to thank him?
01:22:46 We’ll have music and flowers and a big cake. Cake!

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed808
Dialogue density9.4 lines / min
First line00:01:34
Final line01:22:46

Production Record

DirectorFritz Lang
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes9,259