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      A Town Like Alice

      1956 1 hr. 47 min. Drama War List
      Reviews 77% 500+ Ratings Audience Score This drama, based on the book by Nevil Shute, focuses on Jean Paget (Virginia McKenna), a British office worker captured by the Japanese in Malaysia during World War II. Kept with other women prisoners, Jean eventually meets Australian soldier Joe Harman (Peter Finch), who secretly aids the weary group by stealing food. When Joe's actions are discovered, he is punished, and Jean assumes him to be dead. However, years later, she finds out he may still be alive, and sets out in search of him. Read More Read Less

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      Sparky B Excellent film. It ain't yer typical WWII movie. And well worth a look even if you're not into war movies. It's more of an adventure film. This one's a keeper. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/06/23 Full Review SICKS6SIX S a heartwarming film of a true story, well acted, an inspiring story and a pleasure to watch, if more films were this good today the cinemas would be full, Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Classic film Virginia McKenna absolutely gorgeous. A well acted film great cast and story Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Overly long with some very suspect acting. I really cannot recommend this film. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member kind of flat , but I love the story Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member bom filme ! vi no YT Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Christopher Lloyd Sarasota Herald-Tribune An engaging historic romance in which the romantic relationship is the least successful thing about the movie. Rated: 4/5 Apr 29, 2013 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Harrowing but dated WWII drama. Rated: C+ Sep 18, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis This drama, based on the book by Nevil Shute, focuses on Jean Paget (Virginia McKenna), a British office worker captured by the Japanese in Malaysia during World War II. Kept with other women prisoners, Jean eventually meets Australian soldier Joe Harman (Peter Finch), who secretly aids the weary group by stealing food. When Joe's actions are discovered, he is punished, and Jean assumes him to be dead. However, years later, she finds out he may still be alive, and sets out in search of him.
      Director
      Jack Lee
      Executive Producer
      Earl St. John
      Screenwriter
      W.P. Lipscomb, Richard Mason, Nevil Shute
      Production Co
      Rank Organisation
      Genre
      Drama, War
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 23, 2017
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