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Nunnally Johnson (writer)
Nevil Shute (novel)
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Release Date:
21 August 1942 (USA) more
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He Raced Hitler's Panzers to the English Channel . . . and Won ! more
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Englishman Mr Howard is on a fishing holiday in eastern France when the Germans invade in 1940. Setting... more | add synopsis
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Nominated for 3 Oscars. more
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87 min
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"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 21, 1942 with Roddy McDowall and Anne Baxter reprising their film roles. more
Quotes:
Focquet: I will join de Gaulle.
Howard: De Gaulle? Who's de Gaulle?
Focquet: De Gaulle, monsieur? He is one who was neither a traitor nor a coward. He's the true France.
Howard: I'm afraid I've never heard of him.
Focquet: You will, monsieur.
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7 out of 8 people found the following review useful.
Pleasant Escape, 30 June 2003
9/10
Author: The_Rook from Burke, VA

Although not action packed this movie moves along at a good pace with plenty of twist and turns and a good deal of wit. When Howard, played by Monty Woolley, is fishing on his holiday in Eastern France he wants nothing more than peace and quiet. When the Germans invade during World War II, he escapes with two and finally a hodge podge of children, and peace and quiet are the last thing he will get. They must trek to saftey and outwit the Germans. Woolley is perfect as the gruff elderly man than seems likely to have been a strict disciplinarian. The kids will melt anyones heart including his. This movie is a classic and it is hard to believe it isn't even available on VHS let alone DVD.

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