The Journey

1959

2 hr. 5 min.

Drama

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250+ Ratings

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During the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, a group of international travelers tries to get out of Budapest, but are thwarted at every turn by the Soviets. With the airport closed, they decide to flee by bus, but are stopped at the Austrian border by Major Surov (Yul Brynner). He delays them indefinitely, very much interested in British Baroness Diana Ashmore (Deborah Kerr), and little knowing that her lover is a Hungarian freedom fighter (Jason Robards Jr.).

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Steve D

A mixed bag but more good than bad.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/13/23

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s r

Set in Hungary where Russia has sent in troops to quell the resistance, we have a group of foreigners stuck in an airport looking to leave but are sent to Austria where they are detained at the border. It then proceeds with a woman desperate to save her treasonous love who she will do anything to save. Fine acting and of course I am a sucker for anything Hungarian. The language, gypsy music, Russian drinking songs, border crossings, langos and stuffed cabbage made me enjoy it. It then culminates in ironic tragedy where even people who can be good can have it bad.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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i think its a wrong description of this pic

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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"The Journey" nos sitúa en medio de un conflicto en Hungaria, con un par de amantes que tienen que esconder su identidad mientras se encuentran en las manos de un mayor y su ejercito. La cinta contiene leves ecos de "Casablanca" y sorprende con la complejidad de un hombre que cuestiona sus lealtades al enamorarse de la mujer que sabe que debe arrestar. Las actuaciones de Deborah Kerr y Yul Brynner son extraordinarias, adentrándonos en el dilema moral de sus personajes. "The Journey" es una estupenda película. Muy recomendable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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ashley h

The Journey is an amazing film. It is about a group of Westerners who try to leave the city when the the Soviets occupys the country of Hungary in 1956. Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner give excellent performances. The screenplay is well written. Anatole Litvak did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the drama and romance. The journey is a must see.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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dave j

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 (1959) The Journey WAR/ HISTORICAL/ DRAMA Another depressing variation on the same lines as "The King & I" which involves a group of English speaking civilians attempting to escape after the Soviet invasion lead by Yul Brynner, which he falls in love with one of the captures played by Deborah Kerr! The film centers on this relationship and the political turmoil that intervenes! Hooky and unessessary, especially if it's all made up, more fascinating to be read about in terms of real life! 1.5 out of 4

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Anatole Litvak

Director

Deborah Kerr

Diana Ashmore

Yul Brynner

Major Surov

Jason Robards

Paul Kedes

Robert Morley

Hugh Deverill

E.G. Marshall

Harold Rhinelander

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Clyde Gilmour

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Although it takes a rather vague and sentimentalized view of the clash of ideologies involved in the 1956 Hungarian uprising, some excellent acting performances and tightening suspense make this romantic drama well worth seeing.

Nov 11, 2019

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Isabel Quigly

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A glimpse of what might be understanding of the present Soviet mentality and some of that supra-ideological commodity, the Russian charm.

Jul 19, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

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Standard Cold War/romantic triangle story.

Rated: C+

Aug 31, 2012

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Synopsis

During the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, a group of international travelers tries to get out of Budapest, but are thwarted at every turn by the Soviets. With the airport closed, they decide to flee by bus, but are stopped at the Austrian border by Major Surov (Yul Brynner). He delays them indefinitely, very much interested in British Baroness Diana Ashmore (Deborah Kerr), and little knowing that her lover is a Hungarian freedom fighter (Jason Robards Jr.).

Director: Anatole Litvak
Production Co: Alby Pictures
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009

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