- Actors: Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Anthony Higgins, Christien Anholt, Kate Beckinsale
- Directors: Larry Elikann
- Writers: Chris Bryant
- Producers: Jacqueline Adler, Karen Mack, Sally Robinson, Tom Reeve, William Hill
- Language English
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Odyssey
- VHS Release Date: 1 Oct 1999
- Run Time: 96 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CM6W
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,501 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Yes, the film is the true story of the wartime exploits of Mary Lindell. If anyone wishes further confirmation I suggest they read the book titled 'Saturday at MI9' by the late Airey Neave, Neave being the first British PoW to escape from Colditz and make a home run!
It was Mary Lindell who arranged the return to Great Britain of Hasler and Sparks, the two survivors of the those who became known as The Cockleshell Heroes.
If your interest is SOE and/or the Resistance in France I suggest acquiring the DVD 'Army of Shadows' which I found to be very slow but very worthwhile and authentic. I consider the finest book on the Maquis to be the book titled 'Maquis' by the late George Millar, it was written and published within weeks of the war ending. Initially it was banned by De Gaulle who wanted only the French to feature as leaders of resistance. However, on reiteration, De Gaulle later demanded that the book be standard reading in all French schools.
It was Mary Lindell who arranged the return to Great Britain of Hasler and Sparks, the two survivors of the those who became known as The Cockleshell Heroes.
If your interest is SOE and/or the Resistance in France I suggest acquiring the DVD 'Army of Shadows' which I found to be very slow but very worthwhile and authentic. I consider the finest book on the Maquis to be the book titled 'Maquis' by the late George Millar, it was written and published within weeks of the war ending. Initially it was banned by De Gaulle who wanted only the French to feature as leaders of resistance. However, on reiteration, De Gaulle later demanded that the book be standard reading in all French schools.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
The film focuses on the remarkable story of Mary Lindell, an Englishwoman living in occupied France in 1940. It focuses on Lindell's bravery in ensuring British airmen escape back to Britain. Along with her son and the French Resistance the film illustrates the dangers that these people were placed in, and how the Gestapo were always at their heels. What makes the film even more remarkable is that it is based on a true story. The film is a must if you enjoy watching how brave people put their lives on the line to ensure freedom. The actors gel together well in my opinion and the story line is trilling keeping one on the edge of their seat.
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When I watched this film, it made me realise the great compassion and cruelty people are capable of. The actors allow you to feel the very real fear and danger that people in the resistance went through and how families could be torn apart, and at the same time ordinary people were willing to risk their own lives for the sake of perfect strangers.
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Authentic and absorbing - Where's the DVD?
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Published on 11 April 2007 by K. Harvey
Were is the DVD???
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