Toward the end of World War II, two American soldiers fighting in Southern France become romantically involved with a young, American woman. Her background will reveal more about them than h... Read allToward the end of World War II, two American soldiers fighting in Southern France become romantically involved with a young, American woman. Her background will reveal more about them than her.Toward the end of World War II, two American soldiers fighting in Southern France become romantically involved with a young, American woman. Her background will reveal more about them than her.
- Cpl. Lindsay
- (as Edward Ryder)
- Jazz Musician: Trumpet
- (uncredited)
- Blairs' Butler
- (uncredited)
- Old Frenchwoman with Wine
- (uncredited)
- Jazz Musician: Tenor Sax
- (uncredited)
- Jazz Musician: Drums
- (uncredited)
- Jazz Musician: Vibraphone
- (uncredited)
- Captain Harrison
- (uncredited)
- Jazz Musician: Guitar
- (uncredited)
- Jazz Musician: Bass
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThe role of Monique was originally written with Dorothy Dandridge in mind.
- GoofsCameraderie between Sam (an officer) and Britt (an enlisted NCO whose rank goes up and down as the story unfolds), is unmilitary and unreal, particularly their calling each other by their first names.
- Quotes
1st Lt. Sam Loggins: How do you feel about riding in a jeep?
Mrs. Blair: It's one of the several experiences I promised myself before I die. Another is jumping out of a parachute.
1st Lt. Sam Loggins: No, dear. You jump out of a plane. You hold onto the parachute.
- ConnectionsReferenced in In Person (1993)
I thought Natalie Wood and Tony Curtis were just great in this movie, as was Leora Dana as Natalie's mother. Wood never received her due as an actress and I thought her French accent was just fine. Curtis is absolutely chilling in his confrontation with Dana and Wood and it is easy to understand why Sinatra would want to kill Curtis. I think Sinatra is somewhat miscast as the "ugly duckling" who pines for Wood. After all, we've all seen too many movies where Sinatra's won the hearts of girls as pretty as Wood (if there ARE any other girls as pretty as Wood). Watching the film again, I couldn't help but wonder what Charles Bronson could have done with Sinatra's role. Nonetheless, given the potentially explosive (at that time) interracial element, it is unlikely "Kings Go Forth" would have been made without Sinatra's participation. Further, the episodic structure of "Kings Go Forth" plays against the sexual tension of a love triangle. Finally, the ending is almost annoyingly noncommittal. It shouldn't be; after all, there are enough clues as to what should eventually transpire between the principals. I think, here, the problem continues to be Sinatra. He is simply too aloof and passionless.
Given my criticisms, you may be surprised to know I really like "Kings Go Forth." I give it a "7". Oh, and for the record, the French ARE, historically, a VERY racially tolerant people. Witness "Cajuns," the French and Indian War, Josephene Baker and their acceptance of Indo-Chinese Eurasian children.
- Bob-45
- Jul 27, 2005
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- Runtime1 hour 49 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1