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Bitter Victory

Duration: 1 hour, 38 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Wartime drama which follows a deadly feud between two soldiers in the Second World War. Tempers flare between a South African major and a British captain serving in north Africa when the former suspects the latter of having an affair with his wife. Matters go from bad to worse when the pair are forced to work together on a dangerous commando mission to seize vital German documents. Show less

Contributors

Captain Leith:
Richard Burton
Major Brand:
Curt Jurgens
Jane Brand:
Ruth Roman
Lt. Barton:
Sean Kelly
Gen. Patterson:
Anthony Bushell
Private Wilkins:
Nigel Green
Sergeant Barney:
Christopher Lee
Director:
Nicholas Ray
Producer:
Paul Graetz
Writer:
Rene Hardy

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