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John Thaw stars as the legendary Bomber Command C-in-C in this engrossing BBC drama, co-starring Robert Hardy as Churchill.
Based on real events and skilfully making use of genuine wartime film footage of RAF Bomber Command, Bomber Harris is a triumph for John Thaw and a fascinating account of some of the most controversial and devastating missions ever carried out by the RAF.
Based on real events and skilfully making use of genuine wartime film footage of RAF Bomber Command, Bomber Harris is a triumph for John Thaw and a fascinating account of some of the most controversial and devastating missions ever carried out by the RAF.
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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
John Thaw at his best again, dealing with a difficult man who has been abandoned by the Establishnent despite his huge contribution to the War effort. It is clear from history that the "1000 bomber" raids were having a dramatic impact on the German war effort and Albert Speer himself confirmed in post war interviews that a few more devastating attacks would have brought production and the will to continue to an end. This film shows exactly how Harris was ill treated after the war and Churchill really used him as a scapegoat.
There must be huge sympathy for the poor people caught in these raids and, as with any mass killing, some diquiet. With over 50 million dead in the 5 years, 15 or 20 thousand killed in a raid, no matter how terrible, must be seen in perspective. I think this film makes you think carefully and takes you beyond the headlines. Watch it and then ask yourself, if this saved one Allied life, would you have supported Harris?
There must be huge sympathy for the poor people caught in these raids and, as with any mass killing, some diquiet. With over 50 million dead in the 5 years, 15 or 20 thousand killed in a raid, no matter how terrible, must be seen in perspective. I think this film makes you think carefully and takes you beyond the headlines. Watch it and then ask yourself, if this saved one Allied life, would you have supported Harris?
76 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a film about one of the most controversial figures of World War II. Sir Arthur Harris remains the target of criticism and vilification by many, while others believe the contribution he and his men made to victory is grossly undervalued. The film examines Harris's life from youth in Rhodesia to fighting in World War I, the inter-war years, his two families and his post-war years in South Africa and England. He reveals and analyses how Harris did his job in RAF Bomber Command during World War II, his leadership of his men in the face of appalling casualties, his disagreements with higher authority, his dealings with Churchill, his close links with the Americans, his role in directing the bombing raids against Germany, most notably at Dresden, and the way he was treated afterwards. The Bomber Harris DVD provides the most complete and rounded picture of one of the great high commanders of modern times and an outstanding military personality of World War II.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Creating empathy for Harris with a German is not easy but this drama succeeded. First of all the film shows that Harris had a clear military target and a strategic objective. Furthermore the author plays devil's advocate in suggesting that Harris' strategy of aerial bombardment would have shortened the war as opposed to aiming at specific targets. Harris' duty as a soldier is to his men and his country regardless of the cost to others. Thaw plays him as a complex character: on the one hand as a ruthless soldier but on the other hand also as a human being. The film raises a lot of moral questions and does not provide easy answers but food for thought. It also sows what a fine actor John Thaw is: here he acts very restrained and controlled as opposed to his Morse/ Regan persona.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
More than "just" a war film
In 1992, eight years after his death, a monument to Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris (1892-1984) was erected in central London, forty-five years after the ending of WWII; these dates... Read more
Published 5 months ago by RR Waller
poor picture quality
A very well acted show with a wonderful cast, however the picture quality on my disc isnt up to scratch, a disappointment here, should have been remastered. Read more
Published 8 months ago by steve
Bomber Harris [DVD] [1989]
One of the greats - John Thaw at his best. An incredible story of guts and determination by Bomber Harris portrayed brilliantly by John Thaw. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Pilot
Hindsight and objectivity.
This is a good made for TV drama which whilst addressing some of the arguments for and against bombing it does not ( nor did it ever intend ) resolve them , this is left to the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by R. C. J. Stewart
Bomber Harris
Like a number of movies that have been made about major players in WW II this is another movie that is informative about how things stood and the political games that were played. Read more
Published 16 months ago by G. Van Ginkel
John Thaw
John at his best, Bomber Harris made the villain of other peoples decisions. Disgrace he was not made a peer.
Published 21 months ago by David Wood
no
Put simply, if you don't know all this stuff already, I suppose it's a reasonable starting place. The political slant is wrong, the producers clearly had a budget of string and... Read more
Published 22 months ago by robert brokenmouth
MILITARY HISTORY
Good play of the late JOHN THAW, mostly known as INSPECTOE MORSE.
The latest word of history ,about his ultimate role in the unnecessary bombing of DRESDEN has still not been... Read more
The latest word of history ,about his ultimate role in the unnecessary bombing of DRESDEN has still not been... Read more
Published on 16 May 2010 by C. M. Trouwborst
ex bomber command
If Bomber Harris had his way the war would have been over quicker and with less deaths.
Commanders still had to obey orders from those who thought that they were the... Read more
Commanders still had to obey orders from those who thought that they were the... Read more
Published on 19 April 2010 by P. J. W. Lamprey
Excellent Portrayal by John Thaw
I am embarrassed to say that being an American, I knew very little about 'Bomber' Harris. I had purchased this DVD because of my admiration of John Thaw. Read more
Published on 4 April 2010 by Marty Gillis
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