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.
00:05:10 Murat, the king of cavalrymen.
00:09:36 Yes, listing. It's on the form.
00:15:13 But I couldn't make the War Department see.
00:19:44 I'm due at the office. If I keep Sheridan waiting...
00:24:24 I'm sick of hanging around to see the adjutant general.
00:29:00 Very well, sir.
00:34:59 Thank you, Lieutenant Custer.
00:40:40 Now, what's he doing? He's pulling on something with his left hand.
00:45:40 So I'm a fat little pipsqueak, am I?
00:51:05 I've been instructed to inform you you've been promoted to Brigadier General.
00:55:43 It's a mistake.
01:02:19 Well, splendid. Splendid.
01:07:11 You're excited, general. Now...
01:12:13 In the Dakota Territory, I think. Wait. I'll get the map. Sit down. Sit down.
01:17:32 I think you're right, Joe.
01:22:44 None whatsoever.
01:29:44 They will give up their hunting grounds where the buffalo graze.
01:34:29 - What? - Yes. I've got a surprise for you.
01:39:37 - Have a Chicago or Washington paper? - Chicago Record Herald, just out.
01:44:09 You don't owe anybody that.
01:50:10 A two-bit job...
01:58:24 Let him call Sioux chiefs to war council.
02:04:00 Where is the regiment riding?

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,760
Dialogue density12.6 lines / min
First line00:01:12
Final line02:04:00

Production Record

DirectorRaoul Walsh
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes7,151