Where the Sidewalk Ends

1950 · 95 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 10,515 VOTES · DIR. Otto Preminger

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Overview

A police detective's violent nature keeps him from being a good cop.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,004 lines

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00:08:57 - That's us.
00:11:14 There was a girl with him. I, uh, didn't quite get her name.
00:14:55 Somebody sunk a knife into Morrison. He's dead.
00:22:39 What do you want?
00:28:43 Dixon, take yourself a rest. You too, Klein.
00:32:33 - There's someone to see you, Miss Taylor. - Oh, tell him to drop dead.
00:34:59 No?
00:37:34 I'm sorry. I don't recall.
00:40:05 Good evening, Mr. Detective. Where've you been hangin' out?
00:42:16 I guess the chief thing wrong with Ken was no job.
00:44:58 Quite fresh. I'd say not more than 2 4 hours.
00:47:09 That doesn't stand up.
00:49:22 - Yes, sir. - Sure, check.
00:51:49 and carried his bag out of here at 1:10...
00:54:08 - May I talk to him alone? - Can't be done. He's under arrest.
00:57:28 Tonight I'm not kidding, Scalise. You're gonna talk.
01:01:59 Various objects.
01:04:59 Please, Shirley, don't argue.
01:07:52 There's a phone call for you, Mr. Detective. Do you wanna answer it?
01:10:39 I've got a hunch he'll sing if you keep on him.
01:13:31 I can't stand thinking how he feels.
01:16:31 - They'll kill me, Mr. Dixon. - Where's Scalise?
01:20:39 I didn't have the guts to tell you this while I was alive...
01:27:19 But you're still hot on my neck as always. Sit down, Dixon.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,004
Dialogue density10.6 lines / min
First line00:08:57
Final line01:27:19

Production Record

DirectorOtto Preminger
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes10,515