Product Details

• Actors: Ronald Reagan, Patricia Neal, Richard Todd, Anthony Nicholls, Howard Marion-Crawford
• Directors: Vincent Sherman
• Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Dolby, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• VHS Release Date: June 13, 1995
• Run Time: 101 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303430953
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,971 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Character Driven Drama, September 8, 2002

By	James L. (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Richard Todd stars as a proud, stubborn Scottish soldier who learns some lessons about friendship in this little known film from 1949. At the close of World War Two, and following surgery for the removal of a kidney, he recovers in a jungle hospital, with the truth about his very serious condition being kept from him. His anger over his lack of a discharge, coupled with his hard attitude and demeanor, keeps him separated from fellow patients and nurse Patricia Neal. Attempts are made to befriend him, but it only leads to conflict. Ronald Reagan is the American patient "Yank" and he gives one of his better performances. Neal is also good, although a little detached, as the nurse trying to keep the peace. But it's Todd who really stands out, giving a moving performance as the friend-less Scotsman who has never fit in and has been hardened by the experience. The scenes are played with honesty, and although the film reveals its stage origins, it doesn't seem static. Director Vincent Sherman lets the characters and conflict drive this story about man's need for friendship, and the results are memorable.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Humanity, May 21, 1999

By	ABH457 (New York) - See all my reviews

A superb, theatrical-style movie from a time when scripts were important, and emotions were more warm, sophisticated and true than those evoked by today's omni-present car chases and hi-tech explosions. Should be in every video library, and kids should be encouragd to watch it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Story..., June 18, 2002

By	"tomr819" (Berryville, VA USA) - See all my reviews

The dialogue is dated in places; some of the characters and scenes are not politically correct (this is an old film, of course); the special effects (at the beginning) are quite lame. Even so, I really REALLY loved this movie. In fact, I count it among the 10 all-time best movies I've ever seen. This story is about the transforming power of true friendship in the life of someone who is both utterly obnoxious and yet somehow endearing at the same time. Patricia Neal and Ronald Reagan are terrific in this film, but Richard Todd, as Lachie, steals the show with a moving performance that will stay with you, I think, for a long, long time.