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The Great Political Films: The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

Past Present Future

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This chapter explores a World War II film that balances romanticism with cynicism, critiquing and sympathetically portraying a soldier's life. It also highlights Laurence Olivier's key role in the film and his aim to contribute to the war effort.

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