Tight Spot

1955 · 97 MIN · IMDB 6.6 · 2,693 VOTES · DIR. Phil Karlson

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Overview

A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under protective watch by the District Attorney in a posh hotel, but the crime kingpin makes attempts to get to her. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. in 1997.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,333 lines

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00:00:44 Excited, Pete?
00:05:14 That always gives Conley a chance to say...
00:12:41 - How about the roof? - The men are already up there.
00:16:36 I'd just like it made clear if Pete's done anything, he can do his own hanging.
00:19:49 Did you notice how long he stayed aboard?
00:22:44 Only after we've finished our talk about Costain.
00:26:30 Losing that DA. I don't know where he's been the last two hours.
00:30:22 That'd drive all the peeping Johns in the place stark staring crazy.
00:34:11 You only got different faces so we girls can tell you apart.
00:37:55 The one you weren't an accessory to?
00:41:06 All we can do is try it on her for size.
00:44:24 But first, I need that one witness.
00:48:11 A little love never hurt anybody.
00:51:53 Well, it was nothing, really.
00:57:45 - Fine, thanks. - It was an awful thing to have happen.
01:01:46 There.
01:05:33 He gave it to me.
01:09:05 She doesn't really mean that, Mr. Hallett.
01:12:13 You see, we own a small barroom of our own now.
01:16:30 It was your boy trying to get a medal. He didn't care who he shot.
01:19:30 - What do I do? - Just unlock the bathroom window...
01:22:38 They killed Tonelli, shot Willoughby. We've gotta take her to city jail.
01:26:33 Sure, I'm decent enough for you.
01:31:40 Yeah.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,333
Dialogue density13.7 lines / min
First line00:00:44
Final line01:31:40

Production Record

DirectorPhil Karlson
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes2,693