This Land Is Mine

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This Land Is Mine

Released May 7, 1943

1h 43m

Drama

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In a Nazi-occupied European nation, Albert Lory (Charles Laughton) is a meek schoolmaster who is dominated by both his students and his elderly mother, Emma (Una O'Connor). Though Albert is initially wary of efforts to oppose the invading soldiers, he changes his tune after he's falsely accused of murder. He begins to make rousing speeches against the Nazis and their collaborators, prompting Maj. Erich von Keller (Walter Slezak) to offer Albert a pardon if he aids the Nazi cause.

Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

Jean Renoir's 1943 film has its passionate defenders; the unfortunate thing, though, is that it needs them.

May 8, 2007

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

One of his quietest and least startling.

Jun 24, 2006

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

It should have been stronger drama than it is. But for the points it does make and its concept of man as a continuing vessel for freedom's fire, it is certainly well worth seeing. It comes close, even if doesn't quite hit the mark.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 25, 2006

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Dennis Schwartz

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Fails to be as inspirational when viewed today as it probably was during its day.

Rated: B-

Aug 22, 2007

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Derek Smith

Cinematic Reflections

It moves along like a well-oiled machine until the devestating final act ties all of the smaller stories together, making it's point without being overbearing or obvious.

Rated: 4/4

Dec 30, 2006

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TV Guide

There is no black and white, no good or evil. There is only grey, and, in that grey area, an understanding of the frailty of human nature.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 30, 2006

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T B

This is one of my all-time favourite films. It was this film that made Charles Laughton a firm favourite of mine. This film is just so stirring and the speech at the end always gives me shivers. Amazing film. I wish that they still made films like this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/05/24

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Brad H

Just watched as I had some free time on Turner Classic Movies. It is a must see regarding tyranny and resisting those who want to control speech and freedoms. Interesting how history teeters repeatedly with tyranny, control, and how elites are involved.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/28/24

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Steve D

The strong cast does good work.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/01/24

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ashley h

This Land Is Mine is a decent film. It is about a mild-mannered school-teacher in a Nazi-occupied town during W.W.II who finds himself being torn between collaboration and resistance. Charles Laughton and Maureen O'Hara give good performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. Jean Renoir did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the drama.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Frances H

An inspirational film with a stunning final scene that displays the marvelous acting genius that was Charles Laughton.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/27/20

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Audience Member

One of the most uplifting endings exposing the dangers of socialism.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Synopsis

In a Nazi-occupied European nation, Albert Lory (Charles Laughton) is a meek schoolmaster who is dominated by both his students and his elderly mother, Emma (Una O'Connor). Though Albert is initially wary of efforts to oppose the invading soldiers, he changes his tune after he's falsely accused of murder. He begins to make rousing speeches against the Nazis and their collaborators, prompting Maj. Erich von Keller (Walter Slezak) to offer Albert a pardon if he aids the Nazi cause.

Director: Jean Renoir
Producer: Jean Renoir
Screenwriter: Dudley Nichols
Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures
Production Co: RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 7, 1943, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 12, 2017
Runtime: 1h 43m

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