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The Four Feathers

1939

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2002

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MFS62 Mar 20 2009 07:55 AM

If you've seen both versions of The Four Feathers, which one do you think was better? The 2002 version had Heath Ledger. The 1939 version had Sir Ralph Richardson. Later

Vic Sage Mar 20 2009 11:33 AM

what, you have a problem with the 1929 silent version? and the 1977 tv movie, with Beau Bridges? Actually, after seeing the 39 version, i have little patience for any versions of this piece of British imperialist propaganda, although i undertand the 2002 version takes a more revisionist view of the story, which would be refreshing. If you want to go down this road, though, I'd recommend such superior entries as Errol Flynn in CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE, Cary Grant in GUNGA DIN and Charlton Heston in KHARTOUM.

MFS62 Mar 20 2009 11:41 AM

The 1939 version was on tv last night, so it got me thinking about posting this. These are the only two versions I've seen, and I liked the 1939 version much better. It starts off with saying that "Pasha" Gordon was in trouble in the Sudan, the story of which is the basis for the movie Khartoum. That's why the British Army is marshalling its forces - to try to come to his rescue. And Gunga Din is one of my most favorite movies - ever. Charge didn't really do it for me. But if you like to see British soldiers of that era valliantly dying, I do recommend Zulu. Later

Vic Sage Mar 20 2009 12:34 PM

is that the one with Michael Caine? Yeah, that's a great one. Speaking of Michael Caine, my absolute favorite story about arrogant Brits colonizing that region is THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING, with Caine and Sean Connery.