They Died with Their Boots On

1941 · 140 MIN · IMDB 7.2 · 7,151 VOTES · DIR. Raoul Walsh

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Overview

The story follows General George Armstrong Custer's adventures from his West Point days to his death. He defies orders during the Civil War, trains the 7th Cavalry, appeases Chief Crazy Horse and later engages in bloody battle with the Sioux nation.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,760 lines

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00:01:12 We're new cadets, sir.
00:05:16 Ride to the sound of the guns.
00:09:48 No, sir.
00:15:36 As a senior, he'd accept responsibility, make decisions.
00:20:06 ...you'd be too old for me now... I mean I'd be too old now.
00:25:33 Would you mind saying a word to the adjutant general?
00:29:52 Sure, that's right, sir. Now, there's a face I always like to shake hands with.
00:36:52 ...but I'd be glad to buy you gentlemen a round.
00:41:59 Mr. Custer hasn't stated what he's here for.
00:47:08 - Can you climb? - Up there? Sure.
00:52:42 - Next man will find a limit to my patience. - For General Custer.
00:57:33 - He's attacking Stuart at Hanover! - Attacking? Attacking a whole corps?
01:04:46 So you're here at last.
01:09:41 He's not happy.
01:14:54 Are we likely to see any today?
01:20:38 Where's the owner? I want to see him.
01:25:38 Something to give us that pride in ourselves, that will make men endure...
01:32:19 It's impossible to sneak an outfit through. I have to know.
01:37:35 The drinks were free to the men in honor of his visit.
01:42:18 Within weeks, thousands will be massacred in Black Hills.
01:48:06 You wanna join me?
01:54:49 I try to shut it into my heart, but it is almost unbearable.
02:02:49 Maybe, Sharp, maybe.
02:13:05 Your soldier won his last fight after all.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,760
Dialogue density12.6 lines / min
First line00:01:12
Final line02:13:05

Production Record

DirectorRaoul Walsh
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes7,151