The Telegraphist

1993 · 102 MIN · IMDB 6.5 · 683 VOTES · DIR. Erik Gustavson

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Overview

Set against the beautiful backdrop of northern Norway, this film tells the story of a telegraphist in a very small community at the turn of the century.

Dialogue Timeline — 657 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:49 LOOSELY BASED ON KNUT HAMSUN'S NO VELLA "DREAMERS"
00:06:45 You're the biggest tempter around!
00:09:45 How can I play guitar with a disfigured hand?
00:12:47 Perhaps I should ask the painter to add an extra planet up there.
00:16:00 -Didn't want to work there anymore. -Serves him right!
00:20:24 To Captain Henriksen.
00:23:59 The nights are so bright. What are you doing up?
00:27:31 Then find him! He isn't here!
00:30:33 Break into our homes.
00:36:11 Don't you find that odd, OIga?
00:38:54 If the priest wants God's house to burn...
00:41:59 -I've thought about Nicodemus. -You are right to do so.
00:44:49 Who?
00:49:08 Let's rope him!
00:53:47 You mustn't sing at night.
00:58:07 -When does it disappear? -It usually reappears.
01:00:58 -I'll consider it a loan. -Very well. A loan.
01:05:25 You followed my instructions. You confessed your sins.
01:09:38 I'm a disgrace to everyone.
01:14:15 You want me to tear off the other one too?
01:20:14 That one's mine! You've eaten enough!
01:23:51 -Why didn't you send the sheriff? -Someone intervened.
01:28:52 I understand that the priest has left, so we find ourselves -
01:36:58 Subtitles: Nick Norris

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed657
Dialogue density6.4 lines / min
First line00:00:49
Final line01:36:58

Production Record

DirectorErik Gustavson
LanguageNorwegian
IMDb votes683