Search results
Plot summary. The story begins in a prison in occupied France during the Second World War. It is decreed that one in every ten prisoners is to be executed; lots are drawn to decide who will die. One of the men chosen is a rich lawyer. He offers all his money to anyone who will take his place. One man agrees.
- Graham Greene
- 1985
People also ask
Is the Tenth Man based on a true story?
Who wrote the tenth man?
Who starred in 'the 10th man'?
What is tenth man?
After willing his estate to another man's family in order to save his own life in a German prison, Chavel (Sir Anthony Hopkins) returns to his erstwhile home in disguise, where he meets Therese (Dame Kristin Scott Thomas), the sister of the man who died in his place.
Jan 1, 1985 · The Tenth Man (1985) is a short novel by the British novelist Graham Greene. The story begins in a prison in occupied France during the Second World War. It is decreed that one in every ten prisoners is to be executed; lots are drawn to decide who will die.
- (4.9K)
- Paperback
The Tenth Man by Graham Greene is a powerful and thought-provoking story that explores the themes of guilt, redemption, and sacrifice. The novel is set during World War II and follows the story of a group of prisoners who are sentenced to death by the Nazis.
Dec 4, 1988 · The Tenth Man. Based on the novel by Graham Greene, this is a story of a French advocate Chavel (Sir Anthony Hopkins), who, while imprisoned by the Germans during the occupation, trades his material possessions to another prisoner in exchange for his life when condemned to the firing squad.
- (1.9K)
- Drama, War
- Jack Gold
- 1988-12-04
Graham Greene’s “The Tenth Man” is a gripping tale of survival and sacrifice set during World War II. In this comprehensive literary analysis, we will explore the themes, characters, and symbolism that make this novella a masterpiece of modern literature.
Brief Synopsis. A television movie about one Jean Louis Chavel, a wealthy attorney, who is wrongly imprisoned during the German occupation of France. He is later marked for execution, but offers his worldly possessions to Mangeot, a prisoner who takes his place.
