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In this, one of many World War II propaganda films of the early 1940s, Errol Flynn is one of five RAF pilots to survive a crash-landing in occupied Poland. They are relentlessly pursued by Nazi officer Raymond Massey, who despite his erudition and poise comes across as one of the densest men on earth--not that his Nazi underlings are any brighter. After repeatedly humiliating Massey and laying waste to most of the Third Reich installations in Poland, Flynn and cohort Ronald Reagan steal a German bomber and head back to England. "Now for Australia and a crack at those Japs!" declares Flynn at the end, admirably maintaining a straight face. Desperate Journey gained some negative fame in the 1980s because of its brief scenes in which Ronald Reagan dons a Nazi uniform. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: Errol Flynn, Ronald Reagan, (more)

Director(s):: Raoul Walsh

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: NR

Format(s):: DVD
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	Jerry C.

6 out of 7 people found this review helpful

I'm surprised to be the first one to review this really fun wartime movie. Yeah, its corney as all get-out, but seen through thet lens of the time it was produced, perhaps more viewers will appreciate it for what it is; A purely intentional piece of propaganda for the home front for the consumption of millions of millions of war weary citizens seeking an upbeat angle on the war. It has action, comedy, and all the flag-waving jingoism one would expect for such a film. So turn off a small portion of your brain and enjoy it!

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	Donald K.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

This movie was made back in the days when Hollywood actually wanted us to win a war. Today, the Americans would be portrayed as war criminals and the Nazis as misunderstood nationalists. Old fashioned adventure, where the good guys win.

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