The Dam Busters

1955 · 124 MIN · IMDB 7.4 · 11,765 VOTES · DIR. Michael Anderson

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Overview

The story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex and the execution of the raid by 617 Squadron 'The Dam Busters'.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,351 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:02:52 - I've lost it, Daddy. I can't find it. - I've got it.
00:05:22 - I'll make some fresh. - Don't worry, I'll do it.
00:08:39 and then get them to form a new committee?
00:12:18 This is where I was wrong before.
00:15:19 and then suddenly, it's as if a light flashes on and everything slips into place.
00:18:03 Even if we made a few dummy bombs
00:22:20 Mr Summers and Mr Barnes Wallis, sir.
00:25:26 If it doesn't snow, I think I'll put in a few broad beans.
00:29:34 There's a show called "Let's Face it!" at the Hippodrome.
00:32:34 Oh yes, and David Maltby.
00:36:00 Low-flying? Fine.
00:39:59 only it would have to be dropped at very low level.
00:43:21 Well, Gibson, there it is.
00:46:28 - It's awfully hard to get accuracy
00:50:56 and keep the two spots plumb together on the ground or the water
00:55:00 "l wish to protest against the stupid young men
00:59:31 We're all right on low flying, but there's still the matter of the special bombsight.
01:06:25 Well, the training's over.
01:10:39 The Möhne lake looks rather like a big double tooth.
01:15:18 What do you want to shave for now?
01:35:23 We've seem to upset them a bit.
01:40:15 - Hold her. - 235.
01:47:49 Take your time and mind the mountain on the other side.
63:00:00 otherwise we shan't get off.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,351
Dialogue density10.9 lines / min
First line00:02:52
Final line63:00:00

Production Record

DirectorMichael Anderson
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes11,765