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.
00:10:30 et cetera, et cetera.
00:16:17 since the two countries are so near to one another
00:26:39 He'll have to go to school again and learn his geography
00:33:29 Oh, we don't want to lose you
00:39:34 from now on, your bloody life won't be won'th living!
00:44:39 I wish somebody would tell me what's happening.
00:49:53 Left turn!
00:54:32 What is it?
01:02:13 Aye. Thank you very much.
01:07:28 Though it's hard to part, I know
01:11:09 Well, I must be off.
01:15:08 We've buried most of the 2nd Yorks and Lancs, sir.
01:19:29 Sir Douglas Haig. That name's familiar.
01:23:19 - Afraid so, Douglas. - So soon?
01:28:09 We're going to walk through the enemy lines.
01:34:21 Jesus, that's easier said than done.
01:39:47 Is it your wish this war will go on and on
01:48:35 They were only playing leapfrog
01:55:06 the prospects for a successful attack are now ideal.
02:01:13 Sir, I've been wondering...
02:07:31 no reflection on His Majesty's horsemanship.
02:13:59 - It's not bad. - I wouldn't like it, all those men.
30:00:00 before lunchtime yesterday, sir.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,892
Dialogue density13.7 lines / min
First line00:04:46
Final line30:00:00

Production Record

DirectorRichard Attenborough
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes3,365