Oh! What a Lovely War
1969 · 138 MIN · IMDB 7.0 · 3,365 VOTES · DIR. Richard Attenborough
Overview
The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,892 lines
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00:04:46 I say, the Archduke's got his wife with him.
00:10:15 "A considerable skirmish developed."
00:15:58 of His Majesty the King
00:25:47 But when they heard the bulldog bark they disappeared from sight
00:32:27 But now your country calls you to play your part in war
00:38:25 Hold on to him, love.
00:43:34 Listen to this.
00:48:17 The rest of you men
00:53:10 Well, you shouldn't have thanked him for the last lot.
00:57:41 Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
01:05:35 And a happy New Year to you, too.
01:09:37 Brings our breakfast up to bed
01:13:15 One respirator for the four of us
01:17:14 Champagne, dear?
01:21:10 Ever since they were boys
01:25:15 Here comes a whizzbang
01:31:07 This is most unsatisfactory.
01:36:16 Sit tight, lads.
01:42:04 "Let's go to my sister-in-law Flo's place."
01:50:42 Are dead and in their grave
01:56:02 Dismissed!
02:02:11 Rum ration.
02:08:27 They just haven't hit him yet.
02:14:19 Big new order's coming.
Cast & Characters
Wendy Allnutt
Florence Victoria 'Flo' Smith
Colin Farrell
Harry Arnold Smith
Malcolm McFee
Frederick Percy 'Freddie' Smith
John Rae
Grandpa Smith
Corin Redgrave
Bertram Biddle 'Bertie' Smith
Maurice Roëves
George Patrick Michael Smith
Paul Shelley
Jack Henry Smith
Kim Smith
Richard 'Dickie' Smith
Angela Thorne
Elizabeth May 'Betty' Smith
Mary Wimbush
Mary Emma Smith
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,892
Dialogue density13.7 lines / min
First line00:04:46
Final line02:14:19
Production Record
DirectorRichard Attenborough
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes3,365