Based on the rest of the movie, probably an even better idea not to tick off Andrea Stavaros (Anthony Quinn) who kills about a hundred Germans in the film.And in this scene, you don’t want to get the Greek partisan chick mad — she does, after all, shoot her traitorous friend. Great movie.
That is a good movie. I miss David Niven and Gregory Peck, and do not recall what politics they believed in. Not like today when you have the likes of Sean Penn and whats his name Baldwin.
Yeah well, remember this is a movie…..all expressions of emotion, or lack thereof….are an act.
That said, I saw no genuine malice in Gregory Peck….just an unhappy acceptance of necessity.
Murder: to kill with malice aforethought….
to kill:…to put to death…..
Much to ponder……….
Much irony as well…righteous anger while wearing an SS uniform.
Naturally, wearing the enemies uniform, if you are caught, also earns a summary military trial and prompt execution; of which most regular soldiers would be most keenly aware.
Cheers
Hans Rupprecht, Commander in Chief
1st Saint Nicolaas Army
Army Group “True North”
Neutral question about JP’s comment – I see/hear the word “traitorous” all the time … I always thought it should be “treacherous”. What do my educated SDA friends think?
One of the best scenes in the film.
I always get a kick out of these Hollywood fantasies where a junior rank argues with a Superior Officer. In a real battle situation, David Niven might have caught the first bullet.
I believe this whole story is based on fiction, but well done and entertaining.
There are several Baldwins in Hollywood. Adam Baldwin is a Tea Party kind of guy, and scathing.
One of my all-time favourite movies.
I liked the execution of Daryl in Red Dawn better.
Wolverines !
Peck, a renowned denizen of Christopher Street, was about as scary as the Hildabeast in the morning. He is as credible as a soldier as John Kerry is a war hero. The movie is a bad joke, a wet fantasy for those who have as much experience with the military as snake handling.
There were several real veterans of WW2 in this movie adaptation of the Alistair McLean novel, Niven,Anthony Quayle,Michael Trubshawe,all in the British forces.
I always wondered what Niven’s private thoughts must have been in some of the scenes, especially the one depicted here,as a real veteran.
Or Maria!
Based on the rest of the movie, probably an even better idea not to tick off Andrea Stavaros (Anthony Quinn) who kills about a hundred Germans in the film.And in this scene, you don’t want to get the Greek partisan chick mad — she does, after all, shoot her traitorous friend. Great movie.
That is a good movie. I miss David Niven and Gregory Peck, and do not recall what politics they believed in. Not like today when you have the likes of Sean Penn and whats his name Baldwin.
Yeah well, remember this is a movie…..all expressions of emotion, or lack thereof….are an act.
That said, I saw no genuine malice in Gregory Peck….just an unhappy acceptance of necessity.
Murder: to kill with malice aforethought….
to kill:…to put to death…..
Much to ponder……….
Much irony as well…righteous anger while wearing an SS uniform.
Naturally, wearing the enemies uniform, if you are caught, also earns a summary military trial and prompt execution; of which most regular soldiers would be most keenly aware.
Cheers
Hans Rupprecht, Commander in Chief
1st Saint Nicolaas Army
Army Group “True North”
Neutral question about JP’s comment – I see/hear the word “traitorous” all the time … I always thought it should be “treacherous”. What do my educated SDA friends think?
One of the best scenes in the film.
I always get a kick out of these Hollywood fantasies where a junior rank argues with a Superior Officer. In a real battle situation, David Niven might have caught the first bullet.
I believe this whole story is based on fiction, but well done and entertaining.
There are several Baldwins in Hollywood. Adam Baldwin is a Tea Party kind of guy, and scathing.
One of my all-time favourite movies.
I liked the execution of Daryl in Red Dawn better.
Wolverines !
Peck, a renowned denizen of Christopher Street, was about as scary as the Hildabeast in the morning. He is as credible as a soldier as John Kerry is a war hero. The movie is a bad joke, a wet fantasy for those who have as much experience with the military as snake handling.
There were several real veterans of WW2 in this movie adaptation of the Alistair McLean novel, Niven,Anthony Quayle,Michael Trubshawe,all in the British forces.
I always wondered what Niven’s private thoughts must have been in some of the scenes, especially the one depicted here,as a real veteran.