Conduct Unbecoming

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Chris K 08/28/2024 Wierd ending even for a mid '70's flix. Solid "acting" if playing an super stiff 1880 British soldier is hard acting. Need better score , lighting an a much much mycho clearer ending. Modern remake not much bettr. See more 10/05/2020 Soldier or not a violent act is still conduct unbecoming whoever commits it Based on the play the movie supports a classy cast from Christopher Plummer to Richard Attenborough to Susannah York to Michael York and Stacey Keach. It's one of the earliest films to discuss the failure of authority and standing up for ourselves. It also is part of several other movies exploring the inherent dishonor and idiosyncrasies of military culture in the face of violence. A British army base in 1800s India has several soldiers together but one night a woman Mrs. Scarlett-widow of a captain who was killed in battle suffers an assault and it looks like newcomer Millington is responsible. She tries to prove she was wrongfully treated but it gets harder to during the court trial. Since these men are upstanding men of their stature obviously they'd adhere to their rules, signs of respect, and traditions. But they also want to protect the sanctity of this regiment. Decorum and propriety is more important than hearing both sides. Millington is up to be prosecuted so easily but Drake is assigned to defend him despite the limitations he's given to follow procedure. Is there something deeper and darker going on? Could Mrs. Scarlett be lying? How come Millington doesn't react more to the accusation? The movie during several nights sheds light on a culture we still live in today that allows such behavior committed but also helps cover it up. Even a victim such as her could blame all men for the crimes not just one in particular making it a very contemporary thing. Yes certain individuals act like animals but that's also the same thing these men say about the enemies they're fighting during their occupation. They strictly live by the "bourgeoisie principle" the so-called honor in this regiment but Drake doesn't see it bring upheld. Clearly this shows the internal corruption of this unit as the men refuse to indict one another compromising their honor and roles even if they are guilty. The movie does afflict modern America from recognizing some dirty cops in the police department for example, although how many of them are still considered good if they don't speak up to protect those outside? It's a long court drama for sure but the well-performed cast work the material quite well. The mystery is shrouded enough to keep asking who's actually on trial; these soldiers' truth, honor, and standing. It's relevant but sad in the reality that still goes on today commentating on a culture shaped by authority. Makes us ask what is the real conduct unbecoming here? The actual reveal is quite troublesome but gives much leeway to why the attack originated. Engrossing courtroom drama this is. See more 07/01/2020 Once the courtroom proceedings begin, you pretty much know what's going on. It's just a matter of guessing who done it. However, there was nothing external to the courtroom scene to keep it interesting. I understand it's based on a play, but as a movie there's so much more one could have done to establish connections, cause, motivation. Maybe some scenes of the two senior officers engaged in battle that forged their friendship and other external, flashback scenes that could have helped the viewer build his or her own case. Rather dull overall. It doesn't even look like it would make an interesting play. So much potential that is never fulfilled. See more 02/21/2018 Based on a play that opened in London, CONDUCT UNBECOMING is a fair adaptation but essentially a tempest in a teapot. See more 12/16/2010 Most of this movie was a boring courtroom drama, but the ending surprised me. Still, this could have been a better movie. See more 03/27/2010 a little old-fashioned, a little outdated. See more Read all reviews

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