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.
00:10:30 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
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 line30:00:00
Production Record
DirectorRichard Attenborough
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes3,365