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A Foreign Field

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Two old Englishmen (Alec Guinness, Leo McKern) and an American (John Randolph) return to Normandy to find a French girl they knew in World War II.
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Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) It's not great filmmaking. But it is all warm and effective and with more acting talent on display than you're likely to encounter in any three movies. Rated: 4/5 Nov 7, 2007 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Conceived as a star vehicle for Alec Guinness, this is a painfully slow, embarrassingly sentimental melodrama about WIII vets revisiting the site of their combat at its 50th anniversary; cast which also includes Jeanne Moreau and Lauren Bacall can't help Rated: C Jun 25, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Hannah B It's a simple story, but says so much by saying very little. I didn't know what to expect when I started watching, and almost didn't bother. But I'm so glad I did. There are parts that are perhaps a bit silly, but the overall story is so moving. This film has stayed with me and will stay with me. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/17/25 Full Review Audience Member a film that exudes life out of every pore. humorous, touching, and a great showcase for two of my all time favorite actors. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member a light-hearted comedy with some good acting Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member A beautifully simple film that starts as a light-hearted comedy based on two English and one American World War II veterans returning to France with a common goal - to meet up with an old flame. But as the story progresses, the sad details of the characters past lives are slowly discovered and the awful truth of war is revealed. You'll be crying your eyes out by the time the film draws to its very poignant conclusion. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Very touching story. Sometimes all we need is to see a film that can bring tenderness and warmth to our hearts and make us think about how much we value life and what we have in it. I've always loved Alec Guinness acting in these type of films. In other words, a charming rare film. 63/100 Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member great acting done by some greats. Lauren Bacall, Alec Guiness, Jeanne Morreau. It was very enjoyable. all about former soldiers returning to normandy 50 years after WWII...funny, sad, charming, and elegant. The movie picks up momentum when Jeanne Morreau comes on screen. She's very funny and is the heart of this movie. Lauren Bacall is strong support as the backbone of the movie, and the twist at the end is touching. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Two old Englishmen (Alec Guinness, Leo McKern) and an American (John Randolph) return to Normandy to find a French girl they knew in World War II.
Director
Charles Sturridge
Producer
Martyn Auty, Steve Lanning
Screenwriter
Roy Clarke
Production Co
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Fingertip Film
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 30m
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