Oh! What a Lovely War

1969 · 138 MIN · IMDB 7.0 · 3,365 VOTES · DIR. Richard Attenborough

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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

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