The Bridgeman
2002 · 140 MIN · IMDB 4.7 · 1,008 VOTES · DIR. Géza Bereményi
Overview
This epic story takes place between 1820 and 1860 during the Habsburg Monarchy, and portrays the life one of the greatest Hungarian aristocrats - Count Széchenyi - who was born with extra-ordinary mental and spiritual talents. In the years following the fall of Napoleon the young count Széchenyi irresponsibly seduces his brother's wife, and the consequent scandal ruins his career as an army officer. After the sudden death of his humiliated lover Count Széchenyi drastically changes his character from that of a shallow young man into a responsible nobleman seeking to conquer his fate by creating great achievements in his remaining life.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,340 lines
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00:00:00 In the first half of the 19th century Hungary belonged to
00:06:36 but all the available young ladies are revolted by him!
00:12:10 Caroline!
00:17:50 all my letters!
00:25:19 - Carl! - Don"t utter my name!
00:30:11 it will be solely Hungary who pays the price!
00:34:28 I wish a Hungarian Learned Society to be established...
00:40:37 even the reigning ruler can be idiot he is still incapable of...
00:44:40 It may sound dreadful but you must know everything!
00:48:50 Absolutely rightl
00:53:54 they didn"t like Hungarian magnates gathering...
00:58:42 Our secret reports indicate your popularity as unimpaired!
01:04:36 Fine then, name it!
01:11:32 has often broken our laws since the last session of Diet!
01:16:05 May I ask Mr. Representative of Pest County to come with me?
01:20:16 He"ll present our demands!
01:24:17 However, the Count is extremely optimistic!
01:29:15 No, it"s all right! Leave it to the "vice-butler"!
01:39:45 Save yourself! Crescence, save yourself!
01:45:26 Thus Count Lajos Batthyány
01:51:27 In this adverse political climate Hungary disciplined...
01:55:09 With due respect, Count, I see the situation different!
02:00:02 The "Blick" is attributed to me! I protest!
02:03:33 His methods consist of arrogant incitement and insolent abusing.