This film is superb. I saw it many years ago on late night TV and recently bought it on DVD from the US as it has been deleted in the UK. Most of the people I talk to about films have never seen it for some reason. Compared to many WW2 films made in the 60s this film still stands up today and doesn't seem that dated. The acting and characterisations are excellent and the film contains plenty of social commentary. Segal is brilliant as the American "entrepreneur" and Courtenay makes me cringe as the over zealous British Provost.
I always watch this film hand in hand with another favourite of mine - The Ipcress File. Both highly atmospheric films shot in the same austere manner with doom-laden music scores and highlighting the erosion of Britain's class structure.
I always watch this film hand in hand with another favourite of mine - The Ipcress File. Both highly atmospheric films shot in the same austere manner with doom-laden music scores and highlighting the erosion of Britain's class structure.