Where Adam Stood
1976 · 77 MIN · IMDB 7.2 · 43 VOTES · DIR. Brian Gibson
Overview
"Where Adam Stood" is "based on" the 1907 autobiography, "Father and Son", by Christian fundamentalist and naturalist Edmund Gosse, but Dennis Potter adapted only one section of the book, adding much material of his own invention. The drama was filmed on the Devon coast near Torquay, not far from where Gosse lived. With a literal belief in the Old Testament, Philip Gosse is opposed to the new theories of Charles Darwin, espoused here by biologist Brackley. Assuming "the Lord's will" determines the fate of his ailing son Edmund, Philip Gosse creates a life-threatening situation, even suggesting the illness is God's punishment because of Edmund's desire for a toy ship.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,148 lines
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00:00:26 "If anyone goes down to the seashore now
00:04:53 That funny lady, Mary Teague...
00:09:38 Do you realize, for instance, that it is never really dark on the ocean?
00:13:06 Thank you, Father.
00:16:04 and I know how to abound.
00:19:14 Now...
00:21:35 No, sir.
00:24:07 God's design.
00:27:23 been rather submerged, as you can see.
00:30:11 Leave us now, Edmund.
00:32:42 We must use them with care.
00:35:29 The old Greeks said that Justice was in the interest of the stronger.
00:38:23 Had a bit of a sermon, hast?
00:42:38 Edmund...
00:45:09 to find what it is that offends the Lord.
00:48:04 As are we all.
00:51:15 Yes. Yes of course.
00:57:47 I'm afraid that many people will be led astray.
01:01:26 Don't hold my wrists like that.
01:04:30 Ah, yes...
01:06:36 that they are vanity.
01:09:25 Eve? Unclothed Eve?
01:11:38 where Adam stood he would see all around him
01:14:14 Let us get down on our knees.