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Guns at Batasi (1964)

Guns at Batasi (1964)
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Richard Attenborough stars as a stalwart sergeant-major, stationed in British colony in Africa. When the colony declares its independence, Attenborough is assigned to keep the peace during the governmental transition. Trouble begins when an insurgent African officer (Errol John) attempts to overthrow the new, British-approved rulers. As the political situation becomes more and complex, Attenborough finds that his deeply entrenched values and beliefs are no longer valid. Based on a novel by Robert Holles, Guns at Batasi is what used to be called a "thinking man's adventure film." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Richard Attenborough, Jack Hawkins, (more)
Director(s):
John Guillermin
Format(s):
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Synopsis of Guns at Batasi

Richard Attenborough stars as a stalwart sergeant-major, stationed in British colony in Africa. When the colony declares its independence, Attenborough is assigned to keep the peace during the governmental transition. Trouble begins when an insurgent African officer (Errol John) attempts to overthrow the new, British-approved rulers. As the political situation becomes more and complex, Attenborough finds that his deeply entrenched values and beliefs are no longer valid. Based on a novel by Robert Holles, Guns at Batasi is what used to be called a "thinking man's adventure film." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
103 mins

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Director(s):
John Guillermin
Writer(s):
Robert Holles, Robert Holmes, Marshall Pugh
Producer(s):
George H. Brown
Categories:
War
Guns at Batasi Awards:
  • 1964 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best British Actor
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    Kent F.

    Very good of its genre. I could have sworn that Norma Rossington (of "A Hard days Night" fame) was one of the sergeants but apparently not. Well worth the look if you're into 60's British war flicks.

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    Kevin R.

    Great, British drama relating the survival thru the night of a small group of military professionals as they watch a revolutionary change of government take place. Although trying to stay neutral, the group must eventually take sides to do what is right, risking their lives in the process.

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    Megan E.

    The movie takes a very interesting look at the British colonial/military life in relation to a newly independent country. Great performance by Attenborough and has a cameo by Mia Farrow. Worth watching!

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