This WW II film tells the story of a young British soldier, taking him from his induction and training periods to his death at Normandy on D-Day. Stirner gives a solemn, honest performance as the young man, the film's dialog and production values reflect a careful attention to detail,
and John Alcott's fine black-and-white photography is blended with old newsreel footage with good effect. (Also included is rare footage of a rehearsal for D-Day held on a lonely British beach.) The film makes fine use of flashbacks, though the flash-forwarding is somewhat distracting. The
overriding themes of the film are never broadly stated but are subtly revealed, and the horror a...
Released:
1975
Rated:
NR
Length:
85 mins