The Stolen Children
1992 · 114 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 2,969 VOTES · DIR. Gianni Amelio
Overview
Antonio, a policeman (carabiniere), has an order to take two children (Rosetta and her brother Luciano) from Milan to Sicily to an orphanage. Their mother has been arrested for forcing Rosetta (11 years old) to work as a prostitute. First the relation between Antonio and the children is tough, but it relaxes so they become temporary friends.
Dialogue Timeline — 927 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:02:32 Why are you looking at me like that?
00:09:13 And she's been a prostitute for two years!
00:14:40 He hasn't eaten since yesterday, he lives on air.
00:18:06 She needs special care, somebody to look after her.
00:21:48 You'd better not let them see you doing that.
00:25:19 Would you carry my bag?
00:29:29 Trains upset him. He needs rest...
00:32:35 Do you like Prince?
00:36:30 They used to be crooked...
00:41:31 Four or five hours.
00:45:55 Sorry to take you through the kitchen, but it is the only way.
00:48:27 Lie?
00:53:22 I like it!
00:55:58 If there's a law, it must be kept!
00:59:10 That's where I saw her face! In this magazine.
01:04:22 No, thank you.
01:09:18 I don't know...
01:15:22 I can't swim.
01:19:39 A cutlet? They serve fish, here!
01:23:52 Do you want to send me a post card?
01:27:52 Who knows?
01:31:35 You're shaking. Are you cold?
01:35:23 he's got asthma.
01:45:55 and they'll put you in the team right away.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed927
Dialogue density8.1 lines / min
First line00:02:32
Final line01:45:55
Production Record
DirectorGianni Amelio
LanguageItalian
IMDb votes2,969