The extraordinary partnership of Powell and Pressburger brought this affectionate look at the British Military at the height of WWII. Telling the tale of an old warrior who had fought with vigour and honour all his life but must now face the evils of Nazism.
Churchill illegally tried to ban it despite never having seen it. He thought it portrayed the Army high command as old fashioned, Blimpish types. In fact it tells how they had overcome past attitudes to fight a modern war.
Livesey ably portrays the gradual transformation from 1890's firebrand to 1940's general. Kerr is a joy as she plays the three women he is fascinated by. Walbrook splendidly remains the constant friend and voice of common sense in a changing world.
Churchill illegally tried to ban it despite never having seen it. He thought it portrayed the Army high command as old fashioned, Blimpish types. In fact it tells how they had overcome past attitudes to fight a modern war.
Livesey ably portrays the gradual transformation from 1890's firebrand to 1940's general. Kerr is a joy as she plays the three women he is fascinated by. Walbrook splendidly remains the constant friend and voice of common sense in a changing world.