Tension

1949 · 95 MIN · IMDB 7.3 · 3,680 VOTES · DIR. John Berry

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Overview

Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife's lover without leaving a trace. Along the way, his plans are complicated by an attractive neighbor, as well as a shocking discovery that opens up a new world of doubts and accusations.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,245 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:27 I'm Collier Bonnabel.
00:03:57 Claire, darling.
00:07:47 ...save...
00:11:50 - That one been bothering you? - No.
00:15:33 I'll go with you.
00:19:32 Have you any idea how many unsolved murders there are every year?
00:23:18 Yeah. Yeah.
00:26:57 Sothern.
00:32:34 He would have to be sure that Warren Quimby would never be suspected.
00:39:07 And just to make sure, I'll get the divorce.
00:42:38 And what's the truth?
00:45:19 I'd better call in. - Yeah.
00:48:51 I'll put them through the routine.
00:51:46 ...he's not gonna get away with what he did. I'll get him. "
00:54:19 A guy was killed. So he's looking for a drunk that the guy socked.
00:57:28 - But I can't help worrying. You did the right thing.
01:00:20 Well, he was... He was very sweet and... I can't.
01:03:21 Say, doc. Come on over. Join us in a cup of coffee.
01:06:08 Claire.
01:09:29 You know, I never have that kind of luck.
01:12:59 - Don't shut me out, Paul. Let me help you. - There's nothing you can do but wait.
01:17:30 What are we supposed to do now? Go check with Deager?
01:20:52 She was Deager's friend. Stayed at Deager's.
01:25:20 The apartment's open.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,245
Dialogue density13.1 lines / min
First line00:00:27
Final line01:25:20

Production Record

DirectorJohn Berry
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes3,680