The Tenth Man (1988)

Based on the novel of the same name by Graham Greene, this is a story of a French advocate Chavel who, while imprisoned by the Germans during the occupation, trades his material possessions... See full summary »

Director:

Jack Gold

Writers:

Graham Greene (novel), Lee Langley (teleplay)

Stars:

Anthony Hopkins, Kristin Scott Thomas, Derek Jacobi

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Hopkins	...	Jean Louis Chavel
Kristin Scott Thomas	...	Therese Mangeot
Derek Jacobi	...	The Imposter
Cyril Cusack	...	The Priest
Brenda Bruce	...	Madame Mangeot (Michel and Therese's mother)
Timothy Watson	...	Michel Mangeot
Paul Rogers	...	Breton
Peter Jonfield	...	Roche
Geoffrey Bayldon	...	Elderly Clerk
Michael Attwell	...	Krogh
Jim Carter	...	Pierre
Robert Morgan	...	German Officer
Patrice Valota	...	Voisin
John Bennett	...	Jules
Alan Rossett	...	Prisoner No. 3

Storyline

Based on the novel of the same name by Graham Greene, this is a story of a French advocate Chavel who, while imprisoned by the Germans during the occupation, trades his material possessions to another prisoner in exchange for his life when condemned to the firing squad. At the end of the war, Chavel, posing as one of the other prisoners, returns to his home which is now occupied by Therese, the sister of the prisoner he traded his possessions to, and who bitterly awaits the return of the man who had indirectly caused the death of her brother. His real identity unknown to Therese, Chavel is invited to stay as a caretaker and to identify Chavel should he return to the house. The relationship between Chavel and Therese develops until one night, someone calling himself Chavel turns up at their doorstep.

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Plot Keywords:

french | identity | death | firing squad | will | 

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 December 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Tenth Man (#38.1)

Filming Locations:

France

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS Entertainment Production, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, MGM Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Therese Mangeot: I've got nothing to say to God any more. Mother wanted to know why I don't go to church any more. That I'd lost my faith. But it's the hate that keeps me away. I can't drop my hate at the church door and pick it up an hour later on the way out.

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Connections

Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

User Reviews

You can't go wrong with this one.

I remembered this movie (and subsequently ordered it) because of Anthony Hopkins' incredible role. When I received it from my movie retailer, I realized that the other actor in it was Derek Jacobi, who has become my favorite actor of all time. To top it off, the woman is Kristin Scott-Thomas who hadn't come into her own yet. This is an amazing cast, from a novel from an amazing author. Watch it! Watch it!