The Long Day's Dying (1968)
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Synopsis of The Long Day's Dying
In this somber drama set during WWII, John (David Hemmings), Cliff (Tony Beckley), and Tom (Tom Bell) are three British soldiers trapped in German territory while waiting for their commanding officer to rescue them. John detests war, Cliff revels in it with a perverse enthusiasm, and Tom is simply weary of the whole business. While trying to avoid capture, the three find a German officer, Helmut (Alan Dobie), and take him prisoner. While they consider executing him on the spot, Helmut pleads with the Britons that if they'll let him live, he'll guide them to his commanders. They agree, but while Helmut proves good to his word, they're too late -- to the shock of all four, they discover that the German general has been murdered, leaving the Englishmen and their captive to find their own way behind enemy lines. The Long Day's Dying won awards at the 1968 Cannes and San Sebastian International Film Festivals for its director, Peter Collinson. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of The Long Day's Dying
- David Hemmings - John
- Tony Beckley - Cliff
- Tom Bell - Tom
- Alan Dobie - Helmut
- Director(s):
- Peter Collinson
- Writer(s):
- Charles Wood
- Producer(s):
- Peter Collinson, Harry Fine
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