The Diary of an Unknown Soldier

1959 · 17 MIN · IMDB 6.6 · 335 VOTES · DIR. Peter Watkins

Overview

A short story narrated by an unknown British soldier who reveals his hopes, fears, and disillusionment while heading into battle against the German army.

Dialogue Timeline — 201 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:01 Last day of my life.
00:00:58 and the crunch of boots on the loose soil.
00:01:52 because, well, it was such a warm and peaceful morning
00:02:50 Start to feel the certain pangs of fear
00:03:20 for a couple of French soldiers from the front are passing them
00:03:52 Oh God, soon it will be my turn and my feet, too.
00:04:25 who seem to be quietly relaxing in the sun.
00:05:06 He's always emerging from behind some bush or other.
00:05:44 It's probably a lot easier for the experienced Sergeant Harman.
00:06:17 I know what's going to happen.
00:08:33 Watch them cheering.
00:09:15 Your flesh, soft and warm, is yours.
00:09:45 probably a brigade runner to bring him our movement orders.
00:10:20 The others must know it, too.
00:10:52 he's been to the front so many times before
00:11:27 Bewilderment?
00:11:55 and get ready to play at being tin soldiers
00:12:30 The whole body is a vacuum without feeling.
00:13:00 Oh God, my head hurts.
00:13:48 And he didn't say a thing. Didn't try to help me.
00:14:38 I saw below us a German prisoner.
00:15:07 One of the men we've been trained to kill.
00:15:59 God only knows.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed201
Dialogue density11.8 lines / min
First line00:00:01
Final line00:15:59

Production Record

DirectorPeter Watkins
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes335