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Wonderfully Charming/Bittersweet Tale
Although this film pales in comparison to the beautiful play from which it was based, this is still nonetheless worth watching. Joan Plowtwright is excellent as the mother, while the movie is commanded by a talented British ensemble. The story is often funny, poignant, and heartbreaking as it tells the wonderful story of one family's strength to endure through hardship. Unlike many pictures that have dealt with WWII, "Nightingale" is extremely effective as it deals with the war on a very personal and intimate basis. The overall feeling this movie leaves on the viewer is an odd but wonderful combination of peace, sadness, and hope. Therefore, I give "And A Nightingale Sang" five stars without reservation! ... Read more

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a touch of frost set 4
this is the best detective darma you will ever sea . david jason is fantastic in the part. ... Read more

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While Hitler was raising an army, he was also raising the hopes of Oswald Mosley, England's own fascist leader. This powerful tale tells of one man's ruthless rise to power, dispassionately fighting the nation's leaders while reserving his passion for sleeping with their wives. His charm seduced many, and those not easily seduced soon found themselves persuaded by the violent actions of his Blackshirt army. ... Read more

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fasinating fascist
sir oswald mosley was a charismatic figure from the time he entered the army as a flier in world war I, was discharged because of an injury to his leg, married the foreign secretary's daughter, won a seat in parliament, changed parties, despaired of politics as usual and formed the british union of fascists in 1936. A serial womanizer, mosley was a brilliant speaker who mesmerized his followers. this four hour bbc production, based upon the memoir of his son, is beautifully done. it spurred me to further reading about mosley and his family. first-rate film. ... Read more

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Part lawyer, part detective, Horace Rumpole is one of the most colorful characters ever to approach the bench.With his brilliant mind and sly sense of humor, Rumpole's adventures behind the scenes and center stage in the British legal system are a delightful mix of comedy, mystery, and courtroom drama.Justice has never been served with such style and wit. ... Read more