Passport to Pimlico
1949 · 84 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 5,556 VOTES · DIR. Henry Cornelius
Overview
When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,078 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:03:09 'You've been listening to a programme of lunchtime music
00:06:20 Think it'll go with my taffeta? That check skirt I got up west?
00:09:25 They seem to be doing pretty well as it is.
00:12:15 - Hey, what happened? - Thank you, boys.
00:15:23 What on earth are you playing at?
00:18:00 Well, er... if Benny here hadn't set that wheel rolling...
00:20:58 that the Duke of Burgundy escaped with his life?
00:24:00 I was born here.
00:26:55 You heard what the gentleman said.
00:30:52 No, no, they're undesirable aliens so it's your pigeon.
00:34:12 No, sir, no. Nobody can help you unless you have delegatory powers.
00:38:03 - Hear, hear! - I'm in business too, aren't I?
00:40:27 Well, there seems nothing more to be done
00:43:32 Good morning, sir. I hope you'll pardon us for...
00:46:12 I hardly think this is likely to include the credentials of the Duke of Burgundy.
00:48:36 All hand luggage open, please.
00:51:57 Now that this Duke has been officially recognised
00:54:56 - What is it, Dad? - Gentleman here to see the Duke!
00:56:58 Worried?
01:00:33 'The nation's leaders have come together
01:02:57 'the lunch whistle sounds a louder message
01:06:12 Good luck, Ted.
01:12:20 Fleet Street should do us proud on this.
01:17:41 Well, if you're not prepared to meet us even halfway...
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,078
Dialogue density12.8 lines / min
First line00:03:09
Final line01:17:41
Production Record
DirectorHenry Cornelius
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes5,556