Who'll Stop the Rain

1978 · 126 MIN · IMDB 6.7 · 3,502 VOTES · DIR. Karel Reisz

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Overview

John, a disillusioned Vietnam War journalist, turns to heroin smuggling. He cons Ray, an equally burnt out veteran into delivering the drugs stateside to his wife. Everything soon falls apart and Ray ends up on the run with John's wife trying to evade crooked narcotics agents.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,508 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:01:05 (Missiles whooshing, explosions)
00:05:57 How about your old lady in Berkeley?
00:10:53 Told him you're a big time reporter now.
00:17:26 I want to take this in the office.
00:21:25 (# Creedence Clearwater Revival: Hey Tonight)
00:30:34 I'm carrying it for John. That's why you owe me money.
00:35:07 Fucking A, you're gonna pay! He's gonna burn!
00:40:05 # Put a little love in your heart... #
00:46:10 if you wanted to rip it off, you should've done it before.
00:50:51 The bastard thought it was funny.
00:55:13 # My hands were clenched in fists of rage
00:59:03 Look at those kids. ''l want it, I want it'
01:05:18 You stupid little bastard! You better learn how to play the game.
01:09:47 I got some coke to run with it.
01:14:28 'I'll have that during the commercials..
01:18:09 You ready to go, fellas?
01:23:00 When Dieter gets back, we'll have a celebration.
01:26:41 - Is anybody coming, Sister Anne? - (Ray) Hmm?
01:30:44 Go get ready to sprint. Go on.
01:34:31 Hey, lady!
01:38:20 if you don't go, they'll kill him.
01:42:46 Shine the light on him.
01:46:57 (Wind chimes tinkling)
01:55:12 (Sobbing) No, no, no!

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,508
Dialogue density12.0 lines / min
First line00:01:05
Final line01:55:12

Production Record

DirectorKarel Reisz
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes3,502