The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Turkish title: Kahraman subay
“An unforgettable story of forty gallant years.”
1943 · 2 h 43 min
Directed by 
Powell & Pressburger
Powell & PressburgerCast
Roger Livesey 
Deborah Kerr 
Anton Walbrook
Plot
The decades-long life of a British army officer and his friendship with a German rival.
Sinekatalog’s take
Powell and Pressburger's wartime epic traces a British officer's life and friendship with a German. Rich in colour and compassion, with Roger Livesey and Anton Walbrook superb, it is a witty, moving masterpiece.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 8.0 / 10 (18,541 votes)
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