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Synopsis
Two excellent actors shine in powerful roles in this drama by Ronald Neame that pits one Scottish army colonel against another. Alec Guinness is Lt. Col. Jock Sinclair, a man who temporarily takes over command of a regiment until his replacement, Col. Basil Barrow (John Mills) arrives. Sinclair comes from the lower echelons of the social order but was at least able to work himself up the echelons in the military hierarchy. He is fairly well-liked though still a little rough around the edges for some. When Barrow takes over, the two men clash almost at once. Barrow is from the upper crust, went to all the "right" schools, and believes in discipline and then a little more discipline, as well as efficient and proper bureaucratic processes. The differences between the two men threaten to rupture the unity of the regiment, especially after Sinclair assaults a soldier he finds in the company of his daughter. Barrow opts to report his behavior, leading to a climactic series of events. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide

Cast

Allan Cuthbertson Capt. Eric Simpson
Alec Guinness Lt. Col. Jock Sinclair
Gordon Jackson Capt. Jimmy Cairns
Duncan MacRae Pipe Maj. MacLean
Dennis Price Maj. Charlie Scott
Kay Walsh Mary Titterington
Susannah York Morag Sinclair
John Mills Lt. Col. Basil Barrow
John Fraser Cpl. Piper Fraser

Production Crew

James Kennaway Book Author
Arthur Ibbetson Cinematographer
Malcolm Arnold Composer (Music Score)
Ronald Neame Director
Anne V. Coates Editor
Albert Fennell Executive Producer
Austin Dempster First Assistant Director
Harry Frampton Makeup
Colin Lesslie Producer
Malcolm Arnold Producer
Wilfred Shingleton Production Designer
James Kennaway Screenwriter
Year: 1960
Runtime: 107
Country: UK
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
Lopert Films

Release
by United Artists

Awards
1960 - Best British Film - British Academy Awards
1960 - Best Film - New York Film Critics Circle
1960 - Best Foreign Film - Golden Globe
1960 - Best British Film - British Academy Awards
1960 - Best British Film - British Academy of Film and Television
1960 - Best Foreign Film - Hollywood Foreign Press Association