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The Four Feathers (2002)
6.3
Ratings: 6.3/10 from 17,789 users
Metascore:
49/100
Reviews: 204 user | 103 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com A British officer resigns his post just before battle and subsequently receives four white feathers from his friends and fiancee as symbols of what they believe to be his cowardice. Director:Shekhar Kapur |
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Mohamed Bouich | ... |
Sudanese Storyteller
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Campbell Brown | ... |
Dervish Ansar
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Andy Coumbe | ... |
Colonel Other Regiment
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Angela Douglas | ... |
Aunt Mary
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Karim Doukkali | ... |
Egyptian Orderly
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Lucy Gordon | ... |
Isabelle
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Megan Hall | ... |
Millie
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James Hillier | ... |
Drunken Corporal
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Nick Holder | ... |
British Lion
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Alex Jennings | ... |
Colonel Hamilton
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Set in 1884 Sudan, this fifth film to be adapted from the A.E.W. Mason novel follows a British officer who resigns his post right before his regiment ships out to battle the rebels. Perceiving his resignation as cowardice, his friends and fiancée give him four white feathers, the symbol of cowardice, but little do they know he's actually going undercover and plans to redeem his honor. Written by Sujit R. Varma
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Freedom. Country. Honor. Passion. To save his best friend, one man must risk everything he loves. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense battle sequences, disturbing images, violence and some sensuality (edited for re-rating) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Die vier Federn See more »Box Office
Budget:
$80,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$6,857,879 (USA) (22 September 2002) (1912 Screens)Gross:
$18,306,166 (USA) (1 December 2002)Company Credits
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| Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)Color:
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2.35 : 1
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Title Card: By 1884 over a quarter of the earth's surface had been conquered by the British Army. There was no greater honor for a young man than to fight for Queen and Country. Those that refused the call to arms brought shame and humiliation on their friends and families...
Title Card: The Symbol of their disgrace was the white feather of cowardice...
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Continuity: When Harry cuts the camel to drink its blood, he is tied by a rope around his waist to the camel. In the following shot when the camel walks off, he is free of the rope. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Title Card: By 1884 over a quarter of the earth's surface had been conquered by the British Army. There was no greater honor for a young man than to fight for Queen and Country. Those that refused the call to arms brought shame and humiliation on their friends and families...
Title Card: The Symbol of their disgrace was the white feather of cowardice...
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