The Four Feathers (TV 1978)

Director:

Don Sharp

Writers:

A.E.W. Mason (novel), Gerald Di Pego

Stars:

Beau Bridges, Robert Powell, Simon Ward

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Beau Bridges	...	Harry Faversham
Robert Powell	...	Jack Durrance
Simon Ward	...	William Trench
Jane Seymour	...	Ethne Eustace
Harry Andrews	...	Gen. Faversham
Richard Johnson	...	Abou Fatma
David Robb	...	Thomas Willoughby
Richard Beale	...	Wembol (valet)
Robin Bailey	...	Col. Eustace
John Hallam	...	Sergeant Major
Julian Barnes	...	Lt. Bradley
Mary Maude	...	Mrs. Faversham
Frank Gatliff	...	Old major
Robert Flemyng	...	Old colonel
Robert James	...	John (the butler)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

19th century | british empire | remake | historical event | cowardice | 

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Taglines:

They made him a hero by branding him a coward . . . the story of a man who conquered fear

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Romance | War

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 January 1978 (USA)

Also Known As:

De fyra fjädrarna

Filming Locations:

Hampshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Norman Rosemont Productions, Trident Films Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

As the prisoners are being herded just before they escape, the handcuffs fall off one of Harry's wrists and he grabs it and holds it on as he shuffles along.

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Connections

Version of Storm Over the Nile (1955)

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Soundtracks

"The Girl I Left Behind"
(uncredited)
Traditional
(marching fifes and drums)

User Reviews

Tale of courage worth seeing...

Although it pales next to the 1939 classic version, as a made-for-television feature this film is well worth watching. It tells the story of a young Englishman driven to extreme lengths to prove to himself & his friends that he is not a coward.

Surrounded by a fine British cast, Beau Bridges might seem wrongly cast in the main role, but he does a stalwart job throughout. Good action scenes set in Muslim Africa. Co-stars include Jane Seymour, Harry Andrews (great as Bridges' fierce old father), Robert Powell, Richard Johnson, Simon Ward, David Robb & Robin Bailey.