Yesterday's Enemy
(1959)
Directed by Val Guest
this film stars Stanley Baker, Gordon Jackson, Guy Rolfe and Leo
McKern. Durring WW2 in Burma an isolated group of British soldiers
retreat through the jungle and their leader is faced with tough
choices.
Compared to British
war films of the era this is a surprisingly dark and unflinching look
at the moral quandaries faced in war. At times the script may not be
as subtle as it could be but it is an interesting ethical
exploration. Stanley Baker is really good in the lead role but there
is the odd hint this is not the highest production film and it was
shot on a studio stage.
4/5
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