The second of three films to commemorate the 40th anniversary of VEDay starring David Niven
This story of a group of civilians who become an efficient fighting unit has been described as 'World War n's best film tribute to the British Army'. The seven characters who are conscripted into a Light
Infantry unit come from all walks of life but each is realistically portrayed as they are forced to learn a new and disagreeable routine before being thrust into the battle of North Africa.
Screenplay by ERIC AMBLER , PETER USTINOV. From a story by ERIC AMBLER Directed by CAROL REED
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