Must see war films?
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For fans of the classic Ealing 1942 film "Went the day well?"
https://www.mybeautifulealing.co.uk/apps/videos/vi...
https://www.mybeautifulealing.co.uk/apps/videos/vi...
Wacky Racer said:
For fans of the classic Ealing 1942 film "Went the day well?"
https://www.mybeautifulealing.co.uk/apps/videos/vi...
Thanks for that. Excellent little clip. I love the film, especially the end battle when the Gloucestershire Regiment turn up to aid the civilians trapped in the manor house. The ham acting by real soldiers is hilarious. Like an Ealing comedy.https://www.mybeautifulealing.co.uk/apps/videos/vi...
North-West Frontier is set in the days of Indian Independence and the brutal fighting between Muslims and Hindus. More is charged with rescuing a "loyal" princeling from a besieged castle and taking him to safety. It's great "Boys Own" stuff with fine acting by Victoria the ancient wheezing steam locomotive. (Not train - train is the entire equipage - the "train" at the front is a locomotive). The horrific carnage of that period in India's history is hard to believe. Makes Northern Ireland look like a tea party.
Well, i'm not sure is this must see for you guys, but finnish war drama Unknown Soldier has been released in the UK. It based on old finnish book and it is well made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTYesNj_sBg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTYesNj_sBg
Voldemort said:
Not sure if this has been mentioned on this thread. Often overlooked in the War genre because of the romance. But fleeing freedom fighters, Nazis, letters of transit...
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One of my favourite films. I always watch it near Christmas, no idea why. Fantastic film. Created so many lines and catchphrases.[
"Of course I remember, you wore blue, the germans wore grey".
Ayahuasca said:
A Winner Is You said:
And one of the most famous misquoted lines, since Michael canie's character doesn't say there are faaaasands of em
Oi! Don’t you point that bloody spear at me![many deaths later]
"What happened, why didn't you fire?"
"They were wearing sunglasses"
FourWheelDrift said:
Ayahuasca said:
A Winner Is You said:
And one of the most famous misquoted lines, since Michael canie's character doesn't say there are faaaasands of em
Oi! Don’t you point that bloody spear at me![many deaths later]
"What happened, why didn't you fire?"
"They were wearing sunglasses"
Ayahuasca said:
A Winner Is You said:
And one of the most famous misquoted lines, since Michael canie's character doesn't say there are faaaasands of em
Oi! Don’t you point that bloody spear at me!Front rank FIRE! Reload!!!
Rear rank FIRE! Reload!!!
Front rank etc etc......
Stirs the soul right proper that does....
nicanary said:
I think this was Caine's first major film role. He had to assume a "posh" accent which he did pretty well considering his lowly social background.
Front rank FIRE! Reload!!!
Rear rank FIRE! Reload!!!
Front rank etc etc......
Stirs the soul right proper that does....
It certainly would have been an experience to have been there at the time as a damned ranker.. Front rank FIRE! Reload!!!
Rear rank FIRE! Reload!!!
Front rank etc etc......
Stirs the soul right proper that does....
"Excuse me Sgt i 've got a splinter can I go in the inner redoubt please behind the spear and bullet proof mealy bags."
Halb said:
Zulu was. Cain has talked how the producer wanted to fire him because he 'was doing nothing.' At the time, Caine was a nobody, and Baker one of of the, if not thee biggest star in the UK.
!Stanley Baker in "The Cruel sea"
"Snorkers, good Oh"
"Take no notice of him, he was a secondhand car salesman a few months ago" lol!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBZcE69_5a8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCUMGLCYCLg
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