The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
Nostalgic comic drama in which Cyril and Amos, two veterans of the Normandy landings, return to France to visit the grave of their wartime buddy. They encounter Waldo, an American on a similar mission, and the meeting sparks memories of an old girlfriend from the past. With the mysterious American lady Lisa in their wake, Cyril and Waldo decide to try and track her down.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Charles SturridgeDirector
- Roy ClarkeScreenplay
- Geoffrey BurgonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Alec GuinnessAmos
- Leo McKernCyril
- Lauren BacallLisa
- John RandolphWaldo
- Jeanne MoreauAngelique
- Geraldine ChaplinBeverley
- Edward HerrmannRalph
- Dorothy GrumbarMatron
- Michelle Gheleyns-HueShopkeeper
- Cateline AlteiracSales Assistant
Stills
Themes
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