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Director: Vincent Sherman
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From Time Out Film Guide
Leaden version of John Patrick's tearjerking play, set in a World War II army hospital in Burma, about a dour, chip-on-shoulder Scottish soldier who gradually discovers the meaning of friendship after learning that he has only weeks to live. Todd won some plaudits at the time for his stubborn performance, but subsequent appearances confirmed that the wooden look was habitual.Author: TM
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- Lesley McCabe said...
- Posted on Jan 04 2009 00:31 This is my all time favourite film, it always makes me cry, Richard Todd was very believable as the proud, angry Soldier.
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- lawrence davis said...
- Posted on Jul 15 2008 18:46 "Author TM" needs his head examined. This is a touching and beautifully acted film, especially by Todd, who deservedly received a Best Actor nomination. Patricia Neal is at her very best here,and even Reagan acquits himself very well indeed. Only one with a heart of stone could so snottily dismiss this unheralded little classic!
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Cast & crew
Director: Vincent Sherman
Producer: Vincent Sherman
Cast: Richard Todd, Patricia Neal, Ronald Reagan, Anthony Nicholls, Howard Marion Crawford, Ralph Michael, Orlando Martins, Alfie Bass full cast
Duration: 107 mins
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