Sleuth

1972 · 138 MIN · IMDB 7.9 · 51,236 VOTES · DIR. Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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Overview

A man who loves games and theater invites his wife's lover to meet him, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,849 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:04:05 Dr. Grayson was never in london at the time of the murder.
00:08:41 and all detectives were titled.
00:13:56 But I doubt whether an 18th century architectural gem in South Kensington...
00:18:37 Blue. When, for instance, did she last turn down Dom Perignon in favor of--
00:25:31 I mean, have you ever, actually, committed a crime before ?
00:30:17 We must give our crime the true sparkle of the '30s
00:35:12 Very clever !
00:45:18 Moses looks upon the promised land.
00:51:06 given to me by the Mystery Writers of America...
00:56:01 eleven, twelve
01:02:04 a sniveling, dago clown.
01:08:46 Do follow me, won't you, Inspector ?
01:12:55 It's called "burglary."
01:17:13 pass "go,"
01:21:59 - I believe so, sir. - No ! I've told you everything that happened.
01:27:59 Together, sir.
01:33:37 blood is on the bannisters and the carpet
01:39:21 All that crap you gave old Doppler...
01:43:21 I stood on those stairs looking down...
01:47:51 I told him a lot about you, Andrew.
01:52:56 It's-it's microscopic !
01:59:34 I suppose the other lash is on one of poor Tea's eyes.
02:05:31 Why don't I have a go at it ?
02:11:36 I can't let you go now.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,849
Dialogue density13.4 lines / min
First line00:04:05
Final line02:11:36

Production Record

DirectorJoseph L. Mankiewicz
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3,500,000
Revenue$5,750,000
IMDb votes51,236