Films based on the book 1902 book the four feathers, by british writer a. But when harry gets engaged to miss eustace jane seymour, he deliberately intercepts and burns telegrams directing him and his officer friends to. What it lacks in grandeur, this 1978 tv version of the four feathers makes up for. This adaptation is the fifth film version of the four feathers, following two silent screen adaptations released in 1915 and 1928, zoltan kordas memorable 1939 version, and a 1977 madefortv movie. When british lieutenant faversham resigns his commission rather than fight in the 1882 sudan war, his army pals present him with the four white feathers of cowardice. The four feathers movie posters from movie poster shop. To save his best friend, one man must risk everything he loves the story, set in 1875, follows a british officer heath ledger who resigns his post when he learns of his regiments plan to ship out to the sudan for the conflict with the mahdi. This film, with altered plot events, is the latest in a long line of cinematic adaptations of the 1902 novel. He is engaged to the comely ethne eustace kate hudson, and when his regiment is ordered to the sudan he cannot bear to part from her and resigns his commission. Dec 21, 2014 the four feathers full movie subtitled in spanish the four feathers full movie subtitled in french the four feathers film complet soustitree en francais the four feathers full movie subtitled in german the four feathers volledige film ondertiteld in het nederlands the four feathers full movie subtitled in portuguese.
A timid british army officer has quit and burns his last day summons to a war in egypt. James horner with the same lavish production values as his acclaimed film elizabeth in 1998, director shekhar kapurs rendition of the four feathers provides a modern look at a story that was last featured on television in 1978 and on the big screens in 1939. The four feathers full full movie streaming the four feathers full movie engsub watch the four feathers full english full movie online the four feathers full film online watch the four feathers. Staring simon ward, robert powell, jane seymour and beau bridges. Filmed on location in england at stratfield saye house. Watch or download the four feathers 1978 full movie. Just hours before he ends his military career, harry feversham makes a decision that will change the course of his life and perhaps, cost him the woman he loves. The four feathers is a 1902 adventure novel by british writer a. The four feathers is a 1978 british television film adaptation of the classic novel the four feathers by novelist a. The four feathers dvd 1978 dvd synopsis and information. Full movie online free they made him a hero by branding him a.
The four feathers tv movie 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The four feathers, british actionadventure film, released in 1939, that was based on the 1902 novel of the same name by a. Mason that has inspired many films of the same title. Gallery of 4 movie poster and cover images for the four feathers 1978. Original light blue cloth, some marks to the boards, lettered in black on the front and gilt on the spine, slightly tender hinges but binding still sturdy, slight spine paling, pages clean bar an occasional small spot, original owners ink name on halftitle page. The four feathers 1978 don sharp cast and crew allmovie. It follows the novel almost exactly, and response to the film was very positive. The four feathers was a great critical and commercial success and received an academy award nomination for best cinematography.
It is widely regarded as the best of the numerous film adaptations of the 1902 novel of the same name by a. Three of the feathers come from other men in his unit, the forth from his fiancee when she learns the four feathers is a soap opera about honesty, bravery, honor and love during the. Cetiri pera je britanski pustolovni film snimljen 1939. Predstavlja prvu zvucnu adaptaciju, odnosno prvu adaptaciju u boji istoimenog romana a. The four feathers 1978 cast and crew raised by an overbearing military father harry andrews, harry faversham beau bridges is expected to fight patriotically for king and country. Jane seymour in the four feathers 1978 robert powell in the four feathers 1978 jane seymour in the four. Foolish, because the film is not revisionist at all, but a skilled update of the same imperialist swashbuckler. Set during the british armys gordon relief expedition late 1884 to early 1885 in sudan, it tells the story of a young man accused of cowardice. The picture has the distinction of being one of the last major hollywood pictures of the silent. A collection of the best britsh films, some cult, some classic but all class.
Sep 20, 2002 looking ahead to the toronto film festival, i foolishly wrote that i was looking forward to shekhar kapurs the four feathers because i was intrigued by the notion that a story of british colonialism has now been retold by an indian director. They changed the story so much its unrecognizably stupid. Set during the reign of queen victoria, it tells the story of a man accused of cowardice. Buy the four feathers 1978, tv movie official region 2 pal release, plays in english without subtitles from amazons movies. With beau bridges, robert powell, simon ward, jane seymour. Directed by 1 writing credits 4 cast 28 produced by 2 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 production design by 1 costume design by 2 production management 1 second unit director or assistant director 1 art department 1. Determined to return the symbols of cowardice, four feathers, to his friends and fiancee, a man courageously saves his friends lives during the british sudan campaign and regains the love of his lady, in this fifth remake of the story. The four feathers dvd 1978 for sale jane seymour beau bridges tv movie. What it lacks in grandeur, this 1978 tv version of the four feathers makes up for in fidelity to a. The four feathers is a 1939 british technicolor adventure film directed by zoltan korda, starring john clements, ralph richardson, june duprez, and c. The four feathers are a symbol of cowardice, given to a young man when he resigns his army commission upon hearing about the start of military action in the sudan.
This adaptation is the fifth film version of the four feathers, following two silent screen adaptations released in 1915 and 1928, zoltan kordas memorable 1939. In redemption, he shadows his friends in war to save their lives. Reviewed in the united states on november 23, 2019. The four feathers is a 2002 war drama film directed by shekhar kapur and starring heath ledger, wes bentley, djimon hounsou and kate hudson. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The four feathers dvd 1978 jane seymour beau bridges tv movie. Loved this film great acting by all the cast very good production values great. Protagonist, ciji lik tumaci john clements je mladi britanski oficir henry faversham koji godine 1895. When 19thcentury gentleman officer harry favershem is summoned to duty in the sudan, he fears that hell turn coward in the. Find similar and related movies for the four feathers 1978 don sharp on allmovie. Watch the four feathers tv movie 1978 online streaming free in 720p when british lieutenant faversham resigns his commission rather than fight in the 1882 sudan war, his army pals present him with the four white feathers of cowardice.
The story, set in 1898, follows a british officer who resigns his post when he learns of his regiments plans to ship out to the sudan for the conflict with the mahdi. The four feathers tells the story of harry faversham heath ledger, a young british soldier, circa 1875, whose father is a general and who finds himself in the army without having much say in the matter. Directed by don sharp, this version starred beau bridges, robert powell, simon ward and jane seymour, and was nominated for a primetime emmy award. The fifth filming of the adventure classic about a british soldier in the 1880s who fights to regain his honor after being given four white feathers, symbols of cowardice. The return of the pink panther 1975 hotel cleaner including light bulb scene duration. In december 1901, cornhill magazine announced the title as one of two new serial stories to be published in the forthcoming year. Masons classic 1902 adventure novel about the british empires exploits in africa, and a crowning achievement of alexander kordas legendary production company, london films. Against the background of the mahdist war, young feversham disgraces himself by quitting the army, which others perceive as cowardice. Olga lehmann received an emmy awardnomination for her period costumes.
To save his best friend, one man must risk everything he loves the story, set in 1875, follows a british officer heath ledger who resigns his post when he learns of his regiments plan to ship out to the sudan for the conflict with. Calling him a coward, his girl friend and 3 officer friends give him a white feather. The four feathers 1978 raised by an overbearing military father harry andrews, harry faversham beau bridges is expected to fight patriotically for king and country. The four feathers 1978 directed by don sharp genres adventure, epic subgenres british empire film run time 110 min.
British movies a collection of the best british movies. Cast and crew credits for four feathers, the, 1978, directed by don sharp, with beau bridges, robert powell, simon ward, at turner classic movies. Redundant sixth version of the mason yarn aimed squarely at the us tv audience who lapped it up shortly after its royal premiere here, complete with episodic structure climaxes before commercials. This technicolor spectacular, directed by zoltan korda, is considered the finest of the many adaptations of a. In 1882, while his regiment is sent to the sudan to battle the insurgent arab tribes, british lieutenant. Watch the four feathers tv movie 1978 online streaming free. The sudan was an area which had been ruled by khalipha, a muslim leader since 1885, the year when general gordons army was defeated at. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the four feathers 1978 don sharp on allmovie. By cannibalizing the superior 1939 production for epic shots and sequences, this modest adaptation draws attention to its meager production values, relying heavily on casting and chemistry to compensate.
Raised by an overbearing military father harry andrews, harry faversham beau bridges is expected to fight patriotically for king and country. The films closing credits state that this picture was. The four feathers 1978 contributor names don sharp director. The four feathers 1978, tv movie official region 2 pal release. United kingdom, united states of america released on. Masons popular novel which has as historical background the leadup to the battle of omdurman in 1898 and kitcheners reconquest of the sudan.
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