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The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is a 1943 British romantic-war film written, produced and directed by the British film-making team of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. It stars Roger Livesey, Deborah Kerr and Anton Walbrook. The title derives from the satirical Colonel Blimp comic strip by David Low, but the story is original.
A classic British film by Powell and Pressburger that traces the life and loves of a soldier from the Boer War to World War II. The film explores the themes of honor, change, and friendship through the character of Colonel Candy, played by Roger Livesey.
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- Drama, Romance, War
- Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- 1944-08-30
Oct 27, 2002 · A classic British film about a soldier's life and love, spanning from 1902 to 1942. Roger Ebert praises its balance, insight, style and humor, and calls it a masterpiece of civilized values.
Jun 16, 2023 · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp: The war film that Churchill tried to ban. 15 June 2023. By Mark Allison,Features correspondent. Alamy. (Credit: Alamy) Powell and Pressburger's...
A masterpiece of British cinema by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, starring Roger Livesey as a military man who spans four decades of history. The film explores themes of war, love, aging, and obsolescence in stunning Technicolor and with a commentary by Martin Scorsese.
- Theo Kretschmar-Schuldorff
A classic British film by Powell and Pressburger that traces the life and career of a military officer from the Boer War to World War II. Critics praise its epic scope, witty dialogue, and poignant themes of friendship and change.
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- Drama, War, Romance
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, British romantic drama, released in 1943, that is famous for its lush Technicolor cinematography. It was the first film produced by director Michael Powell and screenwriter Emeric Pressburger after they formed the partnership known as the Archers.
