An outstanding film . I watched it soon after release and always treasured it but forgot the teary emotional end until watching it now. Love Virginia McKenna and Peter Finch.
Every baby boomer Australia, specially with parents who were in WW2, read the book or watched the movie. Its a classic that is close to what really happened but for the actual location. My own father was a Kokoda and New Britain veteran and saw the worst of it. The premier was in Sydney and Peter Finch and Virginia were there. So were some real survivors, my father said. She mounted the stage and led the audience in prayer for those who had died. The ending is one of the most moving of all time. They did it in one take because of the emotion that flowed after the scene.
Outstanding-Thank You-In Scotland in the 1960s we studied The Book in School families had people who had been imprisoned in Japanese Camps in WW2 my own father was posted to many intense theatres of war culminating in Hiroshima then India
Scottie, I cannot thank you enough for posting this. I am reminded very much of watching this as a child with my late parents, and the Australians in it remind me of home and my friends. Words fail me other than to tell you that this meant so much to me.
One of only 2 films which have scenes that bring tears to my old eyes. In this, its the airport scene at the end when they meet for the first time since the War.
During WWII the Japanese Flag had red stripes around the Sun. After the War, the sun rays were removed to a single circle The Sun. This film just showed the after war one Red Sun. Wonderful movie.
I enjoyed both the book by Nevil Shute and this film very much also. I haven't watched the 1981 version yet but will try and find it. Thanks very much for posting this.
Great film but they eliminated the half of the book where Jean works to make Willston live-able for the local youth so they won't leave for the big city. And so that she and Joe can stay in the place he loves and raise their family. That is the meaning of the phrase 'A Town Like Alice.' Shute was a much better writer than is portrayed in this version of his story. With so much more time available, the TV Mini-series told a more complete story and is well worth a watch. I wish BritBox would offer it.
Are they capable of making a film like this, pure storyline, and are younger audiences capable of watching it? Thank you for posting. I live amongst the Japanese. My view is that if the Japanese could be brought to such levels of bestiality so is the whole of mankind and we need to be vigilant.
Red Cross also made sure prisoners received mail from their families. My Italian friend now in his nineties (born 1931) has gifted me precious postcards written by his father, who had the sad duty to serve in not one, but two world Wars. Imprisoned in the first one, narrowly escaped death in the Julia regiment by being sent home wounded. Julia regiment was half wrecked on Greece, then sent to the Russian front where none of his fathers regiment survived.
Thankyou Scottie, i have watched the later mini series with Bryan Brown and i dont like his wooden over acting. This original is a masterpiece, i cannot thank you enough. Aussie Louise. ❤❤
An outstanding film . I watched it soon after release and always treasured it but forgot the teary emotional end until watching it now. Love Virginia McKenna and Peter Finch.
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A brilliant film from a brilliant book.
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Every baby boomer Australia, specially with parents who were in WW2, read the book or watched the movie. Its a classic that is close to what really happened but for the actual location. My own father was a Kokoda and New Britain veteran and saw the worst of it.
The premier was in Sydney and Peter Finch and Virginia were there. So were some real survivors, my father said. She mounted the stage and led the audience in prayer for those who had died. The ending is one of the most moving of all time. They did it in one take because of the emotion that flowed after the scene.
Outstanding-Thank You-In Scotland in the 1960s we studied The Book in School families had people who had been imprisoned in Japanese Camps in WW2 my own father was posted to many intense theatres of war culminating in Hiroshima then India
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Classic … thank you.
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Scottie, I cannot thank you enough for posting this. I am reminded very much of watching this as a child with my late parents, and the Australians in it remind me of home and my friends. Words fail me other than to tell you that this meant so much to me.
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@ the ending is enough to melt the hardest of hearts mate. But the film and book are so very special to me. Thank you again my friend.
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Love this film
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One of only 2 films which have scenes that bring tears to my old eyes. In this, its the airport scene at the end when they meet for the first time since the War.
I saw this movie many years ago. Heartrending.
An utterly absorbing film. One of my favourites together with Three came home.
Brilliant film very sad
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Fabulous movie I watched it a number of times,and the newer version,but this one makes me very emotional thank you
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Good, sad movie.
An exquisite romance-drama, magically enhanced by a hauntingly lovely musical score.
Awesome movie Scottie❣️ Thank you 😁
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I read this book in school in the 80s.
Great movie.
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Loved this movie to bits. So glad you shared it xo
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Nice one Scottie.Slangavhar.
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I found it quite poignant when Verginia said "wise words are well in any faith" Spot on Neville Shute.
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My Mum said that when she saw this film in the ' 50s people were crying when the lights came on .
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During WWII the Japanese Flag had red stripes around the Sun. After the War, the sun rays were removed to a single circle The Sun. This film just showed the after war one Red Sun. Wonderful movie.
The real event was a dutch woman in sumatra who was captured
And walked around for ages
The Australian soldier is based on an Australian POW.
I enjoyed both the book by Nevil Shute and this film very much also. I haven't watched the 1981 version yet but will try and find it. Thanks very much for posting this.
Great film but they eliminated the half of the book where Jean works to make Willston live-able for the local youth so they won't leave for the big city. And so that she and Joe can stay in the place he loves and raise their family. That is the meaning of the phrase 'A Town Like Alice.' Shute was a much better writer than is portrayed in this version of his story. With so much more time available, the TV Mini-series told a more complete story and is well worth a watch. I wish BritBox would offer it.
Every Movie Could Have More but you could be all day in The Cinema I'm amazed how many people want something other than what they've been given
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Are they capable of making a film like this, pure storyline, and are younger audiences capable of watching it? Thank you for posting. I live amongst the Japanese. My view is that if the Japanese could be brought to such levels of bestiality so is the whole of mankind and we need to be vigilant.
My generation studied the book in school in the 60s when the memories were fresh and parents had been in the camps and dealt with the horrors
The 1981 version with Bryan Brown is much better.
Certainly well received 😊
One has to wonder what the Red Cross did during WW11 did, both in Asia or Germany. ???
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The Japanese didn't allow Red Cross packages to POW. they considered surrender shameful and weak.😢😢
Red Cross also made sure prisoners received mail from their families. My Italian friend now in his nineties (born 1931) has gifted me precious postcards written by his father, who had the sad duty to serve in not one, but two world Wars. Imprisoned in the first one, narrowly escaped death in the Julia regiment by being sent home wounded. Julia regiment was half wrecked on Greece, then sent to the Russian front where none of his fathers regiment survived.
Book is good. Missed out a lot in this film
Movie is excellent too all movies have be selective otherwise You'd be in the cinema for days
Thankyou Scottie, i have watched the later mini series with Bryan Brown and i dont like his wooden over acting. This original is a masterpiece, i cannot thank you enough. Aussie Louise. ❤❤
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The Mini series was very popular particularly in the US so also a hit
Forest fire from setting that car on fire???? 😮 what???