The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943)

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Status:
Released

Genre:
Comedy, Drama, Romance, War

Country:
United Kingdom

Year:
1943

Director:
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Actors:
Adolf Wohlbrück, Arthur Wontner, David Hutcheson, Deborah Kerr, Harry Welchman, James McKechnie, John Laurie, Roger Livesey, Roland Culver, Ursula Jeans

Runtime:
163 Min

Quality:
HD

Language:
English

Views:
28 views

Movie Synopsis

Immerse yourself in the captivating tale of “The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp,” a historical drama that transports viewers through the life of General Candy, a revered veteran facing challenges in 1943. Delve into his past as a dashing young officer during the Boer War and World War I, where encounters with three extraordinary women and a poignant friendship with a German soldier have profoundly shaped his present. Discover how General Candy’s outdated tactics and disconnect with modern warfare have eroded his authority, leaving him a symbol of a bygone era.


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army berlin boer war british army british empire germany home guard london blitz prison camp satire soldier The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp world war i world war ii