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The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger
1943•2h 43m•NR•★ 7.8
Drama / Romance / War
Synopsis
A sweeping biographical portrait of a traditional British soldier over forty years of romance, duel, and war, confronting the harsh modern realities of total warfare. Powell & Pressburger's magnificent Technicolor epic.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorEmeric PressburgerMichael Powell
WriterMichael PowellEmeric Pressburger
CinematographyGeorges Périnal
MusicAllan Gray
Principal Cast
Roger LiveseyMajor General Clive Wynne-Candy
Deborah KerrEdith Hunter / Barbara Wynne / Angela "Johnny" Cannon
Anton WalbrookTheo Kretschmar-Schuldorff
Roland CulverCol. Betteridge
James McKechnieSpud Wilson
Arthur WontnerEmbassy Counsellor
David HutchesonHoppy
Ursula JeansFrau von Kalteneck
Technical Specifications
Runtime2h 43m (163 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorMichael Powell & Emeric Pressburger
LanguagesEnglish, German, French
CountryGB
StudioThe Archers • Independent Producers
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