Set during the British military campaigns in Sudan, British officer Harry Faversham (Anthony Steel) resigns from his post on the eve of his regiment’s deployment. Branded a coward by his friends and the woman he loves, he sets out to prove his courage by traveling to Sudan and disguising himself as a native, embarking on a dangerous mission to redeem his honour. A thoroughly watchable historical drama that relies more on its characters and dialogue than anything else.
Set in 480 BC, the cruel and merciless King Xerxes (David Farrar), leads his two-hundred thousand strong Persian army towards Greece, with hopes of invading and conquering the nation in its entirety. The brave and determined Spartan army, led by King Leonidas (Richard Egan), battle against these forces at the narrow pass of Thermopylae, in an attempt to free the country of Greece. An importantly historic tale that is worth a watch, but somewhat underwhelming in stages.
Two daring Jesuit priests encounter immense persecution when they travel to Japan in the 17th century to spread the word of Christianity, while also attempting to locate their missing mentor, Father Ferreira (Tetsuro Tanba) – a man rumoured to have lost his faith within the country. An emotionally charged, impactful flick that will appeal to some viewers, more than others.
Led by their demanding father, Fritz Von Erich (Holt McCallany), and their more conservative mother, Doris Von Erich (Maura Tierney), the inseparable Von Erich brothers chase championship glory within the brutal world of professional wrestling, while also battling their own personal demons and emotional struggles along the way. As fame, pressure and tragedy begin to consume the family, the cracks slowly start to show. An incredibly well-made, emotional and deeply moving picture that comes highly recommended.
In this tenth edition of Spaghetti Sunday, the career of Anthony Steffen will be under the microscope, with various of his spaghetti western based flicks being reviewed. It’s important to note that this post will continue to grow over time, with new Anthony Steffen reviews added as more of his spaghetti western flicks are watched. As with every article and review on the website, this entire series will be spoiler-free.
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Continue readingIn this ninth edition of Spaghetti Sunday, the career of George Eastman will be under the microscope, with various of his spaghetti western based flicks being reviewed. It’s important to note that this post will continue to grow over time, with new George Eastman reviews added as more of his spaghetti western flicks are watched. As with every article and review on the website, this entire series will be spoiler-free.
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