The Working Class Goes to Heaven

1971 · 113 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 4,354 VOTES · DIR. Elio Petri

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Overview

After losing a finger in a work accident, an Italian worker becomes increasingly involved in political and revolutionary groups.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,168 lines

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00:00:14 ["The working class goes to heaven"]
00:06:35 They earn more, they the owners earn 100
00:12:32 Lombardia, nearly Switzerland
00:18:01 First you work, then the management decides
00:21:27 What d'you want to cut?
00:26:01 but the father doesn't give anything, he refuses to
00:31:08 Good morning! - Good evening
00:35:23 Did you hear that I lost my finger?
00:39:25 What it's for
00:43:57 In your interest, treat the machine you have been given with love
00:48:54 Why don't you just fine me! Come on fine me!
00:53:23 Tomorrow morning, when you go back to work, pick on a director if you're brave enough!
00:57:39 Onwards for these 4 damn lire, until we die!
01:01:58 but how does one do this... I’m scared -Scared? Come on...
01:05:57 I just feel pain, that's all... and now?
01:09:45 These directors who scientifically organize your exploitation.
01:15:45 Who is it? - It's me.
01:18:22 What d'you want to do? What d'you want to do now?
01:22:34 listen... don't get discouraged... - Tell me the truth!
01:26:52 imagine I never said anything. Look, I’ll just pedal... indifferent
01:31:20 [A nonsense rhyme]
01:39:11 Wall... the wall.
01:45:38 what are they saying? I don't understand? I can't hear!
25:00:00 in a month of piecework, 25 cards

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,168
Dialogue density10.3 lines / min
First line00:00:14
Final line25:00:00

Production Record

DirectorElio Petri
LanguageItalian
IMDb votes4,354