The Traffic Policeman

1960 · 104 MIN · IMDB 7.2 · 1,625 VOTES · DIR. Luigi Zampa

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Overview

An unemployed man gets a job as traffic policeman but the traffic in the big city creates innumerous problems for the poor guy.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,581 lines

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00:02:34 Amalia, the garbage man is here. Arert you supposed to come at 6:00?
00:06:28 Papà, did they give you the raspberries again?
00:09:39 And who do I thank for this lovely little job?
00:13:16 - But he must go home to eat and drink! - Don't even consider that!
00:16:32 ...so I gave him a shot in the head. - Next time hit him harder.
00:19:57 - Amalia, does your husband start today? - Yes, he's so excited.
00:24:55 ...going from Porta Maggiore to Porta Romana.
00:30:58 - You turned on the wrong side. - But when you whistled I stopped.
00:35:03 - Sylva Koscina? The actress? - Yes.
00:38:54 - Look at this! - Would you like some spirits?
00:42:56 - Did you run into the parked car? - No, into the triangle.
00:46:17 Sylva Koscina!
00:50:19 When you had no job and everyone said: "Send him to work"...
00:53:48 When you are on duty, make no exceptions for anyone! Understand?
01:00:17 No, you're mistaken. Those were my cousirs hands.
01:04:31 And who says I was going to her house?
01:07:51 If I lose my job for having done my duty...
01:12:18 ...while the arrogant Hapsburg eagles bore down on the immaculate bastions...
01:16:02 ...with all the VIPs. What more do you want?
01:19:36 Can we discuss it calmly here, over a glass of Champagne?
01:23:19 ...risking people's lives. He could end up in jail. - So?
01:26:44 Otello!
01:30:39 So, it's always been the same story!
01:35:28 Who knows you anyway? I don't even know them, your Honor.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,581
Dialogue density15.2 lines / min
First line00:02:34
Final line01:35:28

Production Record

DirectorLuigi Zampa
LanguageItalian
IMDb votes1,625