The Captive City

1952 · 91 MIN · IMDB 6.6 · 1,318 VOTES · DIR. Robert Wise

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Overview

A small-town newspaper editor defies threats to expose the mob.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,322 lines

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00:02:41 My name is Austin, James D Austin of the Kennington journal.
00:05:40 - Not bad. - Not bad? I thought it was pretty wonderful.
00:08:28 I notice you always have plenty of space for politics.
00:11:12 The easiest money to hold out on I figured is what he takes on making book.
00:14:12 Frankly we had nothing to do with it Jim...
00:18:47 Yes, I found that beyond a certain point...
00:22:33 When we came out of the house I didn't notice anything but Clyde...
00:26:51 By the way, I heard Nelson was killed, hit and run.
00:29:45 You'll have to excuse, i'm very busy.
00:33:30 At first I thought I must've made a mistake.
00:37:47 - Maybe I could even write the story! - Let's get the picture first.
00:40:58 Chief Gillette, the mayor, city council...
00:44:00 Suppose in consideration for allowing an old man to go his way in peace...
00:47:02 Fine time to think of that.
00:51:11 Good night.
00:54:45 Yeah?
00:59:16 - You weren't lying to me the other day Mr Austin? - Lying?
01:03:46 Do you mind if I use your telephone, i'd like to call a cab.
01:07:35 Without thinking I went to the phone and asked for the police.
01:10:18 And that sounds a little bit like an ultimatum.
01:13:59 And disconnect those phones and bring them in too.
01:16:52 That's why I hesitate...
01:21:07 - That i'm sorry about. - She was a fine person.
01:27:18 This is for the tape.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,322
Dialogue density14.5 lines / min
First line00:02:41
Final line01:27:18

Production Record

DirectorRobert Wise
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes1,318