The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell

1955 · 100 MIN · IMDB 6.8 · 2,406 VOTES · DIR. Otto Preminger

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Overview

A dramatization of the American general and his court martial for publically complaining about High Command's dismissal and neglect of the aerial fighting forces.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,586 lines

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00:02:41 Jimmy, how are you? Billy, it's good to see you.
00:06:38 I have to be realistic in this, Billy.
00:11:57 What's going on, boys?
00:16:26 Now? Oh, can't you wait till morning?
00:21:22 I've been there.
00:24:40 I guess you have to be born with one.
00:29:07 Margaret, please-- Don't worry about it, Margaret.
00:32:40 You mean you don't want me to get a confirmation?
00:36:53 Sorry for the army.
00:40:53 I don't understand you, Billy. In a fight like this, it's all or nothing.
00:45:38 did make a statement highly contemptuous and disrespectful of said administration."
00:48:52 It's one thing when a man accuses another of being a murderer without cause.
00:52:22 I'm going home and gargle.
00:55:59 I have a draft of a statement here I think they'll accept.
01:00:20 Please?
01:04:08 I object! This is irrelevant and-and immaterial!
01:08:33 And the minute we forget that, we're in grave danger.
01:12:24 - I do. -Thank you, Major. Thank you very much.
01:16:18 ? ?? Come, Josephine in my flying machine ?
01:20:42 are you the only American officer in the army today that wears such decorations?
01:24:31 Would you care to reveal who gave you this startling information?
01:28:10 That was written in connection with my belief...
01:31:53 - It is. - And should the occasion arise in peace or war
01:35:54 If being a good soldier is...

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,586
Dialogue density15.9 lines / min
First line00:02:41
Final line01:35:54

Production Record

DirectorOtto Preminger
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes2,406