The Red Beret

1953 · 88 MIN · IMDB 5.9 · 828 VOTES · DIR. Terence Young

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Overview

Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat. The film was titled ""Paratrooper"" in the US.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,005 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:02:15 Next man.
00:04:29 I was born up here.
00:07:08 Look it up, Taffy.
00:09:38 Gardner.
00:12:25 Stand by, Number Three.
00:15:04 Good.
00:18:52 If you two girls go and sit over there, I'll get your drinks.
00:21:09 Pleased to meet you. Sit down, McKendrick.
00:23:45 Striking a superior is a court-martial offence.
00:26:10 What's the matter, Cookie?
00:29:14 You've got a full moon and a rising tide.
00:34:00 Did I ever tell you about the Ghurkhas when I was in India?
00:42:21 Do you swim?
00:46:24 Ooh, that's much better.
00:50:06 The army needs officers, I think you will make a good one.
00:52:58 Got his wires crossed.
00:56:15 or so the boys who jump say.
00:58:49 I don't. I guess I'm just a sucker for candle light.
01:01:29 What's the matter, darling?
01:04:07 and is moving east towards Tunis.
01:10:51 If you can delay till the very last minute, till the Jerries get here
01:16:02 Look, Sir, this is a rocket-type bazooka.
01:19:17 Keep your heads down.
01:22:58 Come on.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,005
Dialogue density11.4 lines / min
First line00:02:15
Final line01:22:58

Production Record

DirectorTerence Young
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes828