The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943)
An unforgettable story of forty gallant years.
General Candy, who's overseeing an English squad in 1943, is a veteran leader who doesn't have the respect of the men he's training and is considered out-of-touch with what's needed to win the war. But it wasn't always this way. Flashing back to his early career in the Boer War and World War I, we see a dashing young officer whose life has been shaped by three different women, and by a lasting friendship with a German soldier.
Cast
- Roger Livesey - Major General Clive Wynne-Candy
- Deborah Kerr - Edith Hunter / Barbara Wynne / Angela "Johnny" Cannon
- Anton Walbrook - Theo Kretschmar-Schuldorff
- Roland Culver - Col. Betteridge
- James McKechnie - Spud Wilson
- Arthur Wontner - Embassy Counsellor
- David Hutcheson - Hoppy
- Ursula Jeans - Frau von Kalteneck
- John Laurie - Murdoch
- Harry Welchman - Major Davies
Screenplay
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, Battlefields and Military Operations, World War I and Trench Warfare, World War I: The Trench Ordeal, Political Satire and Social Critique
Keywords
berlin, germany, army, world war i, world war ii, british army, british empire, satire, soldier, prison camp, london blitz, boer war, home guard
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp about?
- General Candy, who's overseeing an English squad in 1943, is a veteran leader who doesn't have the respect of the men he's training and is considered out-of-touch with what's needed to win the war. But it wasn't always this way. Flashing back to his early career in the Boer War and World War I, we see a dashing young officer whose life has been shaped by three different women, and by a lasting friendship with a German soldier.
- Who directed The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp?
- The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp was directed by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell.
- Who stars in The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp?
- The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp stars Roger Livesey, Deborah Kerr, Anton Walbrook, Roland Culver, James McKechnie, Arthur Wontner.
- How long is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp?
- The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp has a runtime of 2h 43m (163 minutes).
- What genre is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp?
- The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is a War, Drama, Romance, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp?
- The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp had a budget of $2M.
- How much did The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp gross?
- The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp grossed $275,472 worldwide.
- Where was The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp produced?
- The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp?
- The themes of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Battlefields and Military Operations, World War I and Trench Warfare, World War I: The Trench Ordeal, Political Satire and Social Critique.