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The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
WarDramaRomanceComedy

THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP

"An unforgettable story of forty gallant years."

19432h 43m7.5 TMDb

Directed by Emeric Pressburger

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General Candy, who's overseeing an English squad in 1943, is a veteran leader who doesn't have the respect of the men he's training and is considered out-of-touch with what's needed to win the war. But it wasn't always this way.

Cast

Roger Livesey

Roger Livesey

Major General Clive Wynne-Candy

Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr

Edith Hunter / Barbara Wynne / Angela "Johnny" Cannon

Anton Walbrook

Anton Walbrook

Theo Kretschmar-Schuldorff

Roland Culver

Roland Culver

Col. Betteridge

James McKechnie

James McKechnie

Spud Wilson

Arthur Wontner

Arthur Wontner

Embassy Counsellor

David Hutcheson

David Hutcheson

Hoppy

Ursula Jeans

Ursula Jeans

Frau von Kalteneck

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion9.5
Complexity10
Humor7.4
Realism9.4
Action4.2
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling

May not appeal to

  • those looking for a quick watch
  • those seeking nonstop action

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