The Big Lift

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Michael B @RT04806184 05/13/2023 Available on YouTube...Fascinating to see Berlin after the war with much destruction yet partially cleaned up. This film shows the life of ordinary Germsns in this period and the complexity of their stuation and the occupying Americans. A more European approach than the Amer5 style from this period. See more 01/19/2021 This movie is part documentary, part government propaganda (maybe?), and part fiction. Production values are significantly lower than typical movies from 1950, but don't let that deter you. The film has shots of actual military aircraft, equipment, and personnel. (Aside from Clift and Douglas, all military characters were portrayed by members of the US armed services.) The film also includes scenes in occupied Germany, notably Berlin, which gives it realism that no set could provide. With no obvious conflict and no obvious villain, this movie is less an American movie and more like a foreign film. The two US airmen who could be considered protagonists are depicted as less-than-perfect, overall good men but with flaws. I was pleasantly surprised and found it a nice diversion from current events. See more panayiota k @Penny672 07/20/2015 Ok i get it, Berlin after WWII. Interesting but nothing special. Also Montgomery Clift had too many cute moments for a drama movie! See more 04/14/2015 Servicemen learn lessons about the realities of post war while participating in an airlift to assist defeated Germany. Suprisingly well developed commentary and semi-documentary lacks much in the acting department but makes up for it in its message. See more 10/17/2012 good post WWII pic about WWII See more 04/06/2011 Ordinary postwar story with Douglas and Clift good as always. The real standout is Bruni Loebel who turns in a charming performance as Gerda. See more Read all reviews

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