The Long and the Short and the Tall (1961)
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The title is derived from the lyrics of a popular wartime ballad Bless 'Em All. This is, indeed, a war picture, set in Malaya. The British troops encamped therein believe they've gotten a break when they capture a Japanese scout (Kenji Takaki)--but it's all part of an enemy trap. The rest of the film concentrates on a battle of wills rather than bullets, though a few spurts of action keep the war-film aficionados happy. Played against the larger tapestry of the world conflict are the fluctuating tensions among the British soldiers themselves. Adapted from a play by Willis Hall, The Long and the Short and the Tall was released as both The Long the Short and the Tall (big whoop) and Jungle Fighters in the United States. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Richard Todd, Laurence Harvey, (more)
- Director(s):
- Leslie Norman
Synopsis of The Long and the Short and the Tall
The title is derived from the lyrics of a popular wartime ballad Bless 'Em All. This is, indeed, a war picture, set in Malaya. The British troops encamped therein believe they've gotten a break when they capture a Japanese scout (Kenji Takaki)--but it's all part of an enemy trap. The rest of the film concentrates on a battle of wills rather than bullets, though a few spurts of action keep the war-film aficionados happy. Played against the larger tapestry of the world conflict are the fluctuating tensions among the British soldiers themselves. Adapted from a play by Willis Hall, The Long and the Short and the Tall was released as both The Long the Short and the Tall (big whoop) and Jungle Fighters in the United States. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Long and the Short and the Tall
- Richard Todd - Sgt. Mitchem
- Richard Harris - Cpl. Johnstone
- David McCallum - Pvt. Whitaker
- John Rees - Private Evans
- Laurence Harvey - Private Bamtooth
- Ronald Fraser - Lance Cpl. MacLeish
- John Meillon - Private Smith
- Kenji Takaki - Tojo
- Director(s):
- Leslie Norman
- Writer(s):
- Wolf Mankowitz, Willis Hall
- Producer(s):
- Michael Balcon
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