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Dirk Bogarde stars as an RAF pilot caught up in a forbidden romance in this classic British film drama set in the Far East during the Second World War. A British pilot stranded in Delhi falls in love with a beautiful Japanese translator. As their love grows, he realises that she is hiding a deep and terrible secret.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A big British picture, and one of the greatest and saddest love stories captured on film starring Dirk Bogarde and Yoko Tani (who incredibly were to die within only weeks of each other in 1999)
This is a very rare and hard to find title on both VHS and DVD - a beautiful story set against the scenic backdrop of India. This movie will appeal to both romance lovers and lovers of war films alike, as untypical of this genre; this film includes some action for the guys!
Dirk Bogarde is at his most handsome here, and plays one's ideal charming dream of a man perfectly, for any young girl wishing to experience love for the very first time. When I first saw this, I just longed for an affair, and to fall in love with a man just the way 'Michael' is portrayed so divinely by Bogarde - he is everything that embodies the perfect suitor; charming, gentle - but without appearing 'weak'.
This is the 'quintessential' type of movie that would be shown often on a Sunday afternoon during the 60s - beautifully shot in Eastman Color, and with a beautiful sad song for its theme that brings one to the brink of tears each time it is heard in the background... This film has a dramatic opening scene that will immediately capture the audience - whatever their tastes.
Co-stars; Donald Pleasence and Ronald Lewis with Anthony Bushell who plays the Brigadier so excellently with such compassion.
This is a very rare and hard to find title on both VHS and DVD - a beautiful story set against the scenic backdrop of India. This movie will appeal to both romance lovers and lovers of war films alike, as untypical of this genre; this film includes some action for the guys!
Dirk Bogarde is at his most handsome here, and plays one's ideal charming dream of a man perfectly, for any young girl wishing to experience love for the very first time. When I first saw this, I just longed for an affair, and to fall in love with a man just the way 'Michael' is portrayed so divinely by Bogarde - he is everything that embodies the perfect suitor; charming, gentle - but without appearing 'weak'.
This is the 'quintessential' type of movie that would be shown often on a Sunday afternoon during the 60s - beautifully shot in Eastman Color, and with a beautiful sad song for its theme that brings one to the brink of tears each time it is heard in the background... This film has a dramatic opening scene that will immediately capture the audience - whatever their tastes.
Co-stars; Donald Pleasence and Ronald Lewis with Anthony Bushell who plays the Brigadier so excellently with such compassion.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I wasn't quite prepared for just how beautiful this film is. From reading other reviews, I was somewhat sceptical as to whether I would enjoy it. However, I am extremely pleased that I have it in my collection.
There isn't a lot of action, so if that is what you are seeking, you will be disappointed. That said, the story is in no way tedious or uninteresting. It focuses on the relationship between a soldier in WWII, being taught Japanese and his tutor, a beautiful, Japanese woman, with whom he falls in love.
Tragedy and heroism; happiness and desperation, but it is the story of so many people caught up in conflict and how life, itself, continues, even if it is to be cut short. War may do many things, but it cannot stop the other events of our lives and it cannot prevent human beings from loving.
With a beautiful soundtrack, stunning scenery and amazing colour, the print is of high quality, even on the larger screen. The soundtrack is excellent and the acting...... what else would you expect from none other than Dirk Bogarde? Not far off of perfection!
I recommend this film without reservation. I don't know if I can say I "enjoyed" it; perhaps I should say I "felt" it!!
There isn't a lot of action, so if that is what you are seeking, you will be disappointed. That said, the story is in no way tedious or uninteresting. It focuses on the relationship between a soldier in WWII, being taught Japanese and his tutor, a beautiful, Japanese woman, with whom he falls in love.
Tragedy and heroism; happiness and desperation, but it is the story of so many people caught up in conflict and how life, itself, continues, even if it is to be cut short. War may do many things, but it cannot stop the other events of our lives and it cannot prevent human beings from loving.
With a beautiful soundtrack, stunning scenery and amazing colour, the print is of high quality, even on the larger screen. The soundtrack is excellent and the acting...... what else would you expect from none other than Dirk Bogarde? Not far off of perfection!
I recommend this film without reservation. I don't know if I can say I "enjoyed" it; perhaps I should say I "felt" it!!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first saw this film when it first came out (and that dates me!).
I vaguely remember thoroughly enjoying it then and decided to buy to see if I still enjoyed it after 50 + years.
I was certainly not disappointed - the scenery, story and acting made it worth seeing again ("honestry").
I vaguely remember thoroughly enjoying it then and decided to buy to see if I still enjoyed it after 50 + years.
I was certainly not disappointed - the scenery, story and acting made it worth seeing again ("honestry").
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