The natives are revolting in this Malysian-set drama that finds Peter Finch's liberal doctor battling with his conscience, (he favors the natives over the imperialists who are exploiting them but doesn't have much truck with the murdering rebels either), and trying, at the same time, to save his marriage to beautiful, addle-headed Mary Ure. Ure oscillates between being a pillar of strength one minute and almost total naiveté the next. (Her actions don't auger well for pretty nurse Natasha Parry but then she is there when needed to get her husband out of a tight spot).
Actually this fifties-made British movie isn't at all bad. It's exciting and not as cut-and-dried nor as black-and-white as other films of its kind: you can appreciate Finch's dilemma. Performances, too, are fine. Finch and Ure are excellent and there are surprisingly good supporting turns from the likes of Marne Maitland, Gregoire Aslan and Robert Flemying. No classic then but it would have made for an enjoyable night out in its day.
Actually this fifties-made British movie isn't at all bad. It's exciting and not as cut-and-dried nor as black-and-white as other films of its kind: you can appreciate Finch's dilemma. Performances, too, are fine. Finch and Ure are excellent and there are surprisingly good supporting turns from the likes of Marne Maitland, Gregoire Aslan and Robert Flemying. No classic then but it would have made for an enjoyable night out in its day.