Days of Glory (1944)A heroic guerilla group fights back against impossible odds during the 1941 Nazi invasion of Russia. Director:Jacques Tourneur |
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Days of Glory (1944)A heroic guerilla group fights back against impossible odds during the 1941 Nazi invasion of Russia. Director:Jacques Tourneur |
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Nina
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| Gregory Peck | ... |
Vladimir
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| Alan Reed | ... |
Sasha
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Maria Palmer | ... |
Yelena
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Lowell Gilmore | ... |
Semyon
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Hugo Haas | ... |
Fedor
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Dena Penn | ... |
Olga
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Glen Vernon | ... |
Mitya
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Igor Dolgoruki | ... |
Dmitri
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Edward L. Durst | ... |
Petrov
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Lou Crosby | ... |
Staub
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In late 1941, with the Nazi invasion of Russia still advancing, the Red Army leaves bands of guerillas behind in the forests. One such band is joined by beautiful ballet dancer Nina; initially inept, a series of bitter lessons gradually make her a seasoned soldier. The group still form human attachments, despite the shadow of grim death that makes their greatest hope one of selling their lives dearly... Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
The Russian German war was the greatest battle ever fought and strangely has been ignored by Hollywood. This film, made when the Russians had yet to reach Berlin, was probably a propaganda piece of its time and suffers from some sugary Hollywood treatment. The appearance of a Moscow ballet dancer, and her inevitable love affair with the local guerilla leader, glamourises what was, in reality, a dirty hard war. Whilst we can respect this well-directed movie we can also ask why Hollywood has yet to record its tribute to the amazing determination of the Russian people who were not particularly well led yet overcame such enormous odds. Never mind "Saving Private Ryan" - what about Ivan's story, Mr Spielberg? The Cold War is over, the archives are open, the film is there to be made!