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Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuThe black sheep of a family and the local minister discover their true vocations during the Revolutionary War.The black sheep of a family and the local minister discover their true vocations during the Revolutionary War.The black sheep of a family and the local minister discover their true vocations during the Revolutionary War.
- Nominiert für 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 Nominierung insgesamt
Neil McCallum
- Christie Dudgeon
- (as Neil Mc Callum)
Steven Berkoff
- British Corporal
- (Nicht genannt)
John Harvey
- British officer
- (Nicht genannt)
Handlung
WUSSTEST DU SCHON:
- WissenswertesThe character of The Reverend Anthony Anderson was loosely based on the historical figure of Peter Muhlenberg, known as the "Fighting Parson of the American Revolution".
- PatzerSeveral times while going through the forest, the British refer to "snipers." However, the term sniper didn't come into being until about 40 years after the American Revolutionary War. The term came into usage in 1824, while the war ended in 1783.
- Zitate
Major Swindon: What will history say, sir?
General John Burgoyne: History, sir, will tell lies, as usual!
- Crazy CreditsThe opening credits appear over a map of North America during the Revolutionary War, which then zooms into an animated battle played out by paper models.
- VerbindungenReferenced in Anruf genügt - komme ins Haus (1960)
- SoundtracksYankee Doodle
(uncredited)
traditional 18th Century Anglo-American folk song
Heard under main title
Ausgewählte Rezension
Sparking fun
Sparkling adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's witty play set in American's revolutionary war. It has everything; a wonderful script (most of Shaw's play is let be), lively direction, and a top-notch cast. Kirk Douglas gives his lightest and most charming performance as the self-professed Devil's Disciple, there's no trace of the usual heavy-handed ham, he completely steals the film. Burt Lancaster doesn't have as much to work with in the part of a virtuous minister, but he does what he can and I consider a man who looks that great to be above criticism.
The only disappointment is Laurence Olivier as General Burgoyne. Olivier castigated himself in his autobiography for botching one of Shaw's most hilarious roles, his personal griefs were overwhelming him at the time. He's nervous and unfocused, line after wonderful line falls flat. (He returned to form shortly after in "Spartacus" and "The Entertainer")
So, this isn't just a fun film that can be enjoyed by any level of sophistication, it's something every film buff has to see... A movie where Kirk Douglas acts rings around Laurence Olivier!!! Surely the stars must have fallen out of the sky in pure shock!
The only disappointment is Laurence Olivier as General Burgoyne. Olivier castigated himself in his autobiography for botching one of Shaw's most hilarious roles, his personal griefs were overwhelming him at the time. He's nervous and unfocused, line after wonderful line falls flat. (He returned to form shortly after in "Spartacus" and "The Entertainer")
So, this isn't just a fun film that can be enjoyed by any level of sophistication, it's something every film buff has to see... A movie where Kirk Douglas acts rings around Laurence Olivier!!! Surely the stars must have fallen out of the sky in pure shock!
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- otter
- 20. Juli 1999
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- Laufzeit1 Stunde 22 Minuten
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