In a country slowly coming to terms with the consequences of a terrible war, it is fitting that those lost in the conflict are honoured. But not all of them were heroes and some of them are not really gone, either.
This film is surprisingly engaging and surprisingly well-made too. There practically isn't a duff bit it, and there are odd moments of humour that contrast with the main thrust of the plot and kind of add to things rather than detract from them. Nigel Patrick's louche character is well drawn here.
The overall plot is a little implausible but despite this it is a pretty good film and considering it is 70 years old now it is more engaging than you might expect.
Eight out of ten from me.
This film is surprisingly engaging and surprisingly well-made too. There practically isn't a duff bit it, and there are odd moments of humour that contrast with the main thrust of the plot and kind of add to things rather than detract from them. Nigel Patrick's louche character is well drawn here.
The overall plot is a little implausible but despite this it is a pretty good film and considering it is 70 years old now it is more engaging than you might expect.
Eight out of ten from me.