A rather depressing episode of The Lieutenant. The premise is good, but it struggles to work.
Leonard Nimoy is great in his part as the Jewish movie producer, Andrew Duggan is good. But the wife, actress Martine Bartlett, is way over the top. Describing her as "Debbie Downer" is an understatement.
You can sense from the beginning what the problem is... that Lt. Peter Bonney wasn't at this famous battle.
Sure, they try to end the story on a feel good note. "We'll make the picture anyway... with a new title!", proclaims Leonard Nimoy. Then the Colonel gives a philosophical speech to Lt. Rice. But it still leaves you feeling empty.
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Florida Fred.
Leonard Nimoy is great in his part as the Jewish movie producer, Andrew Duggan is good. But the wife, actress Martine Bartlett, is way over the top. Describing her as "Debbie Downer" is an understatement.
You can sense from the beginning what the problem is... that Lt. Peter Bonney wasn't at this famous battle.
Sure, they try to end the story on a feel good note. "We'll make the picture anyway... with a new title!", proclaims Leonard Nimoy. Then the Colonel gives a philosophical speech to Lt. Rice. But it still leaves you feeling empty.
* * * * * * 6 STARS * * * * * *
Florida Fred.