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28 April 1944 (Sweden) moreTagline:
The Most Thrilling Moment Ever Screened morePlot:
Spain in the 1930s is the place to be for a man of action like Robert Jordan. There is a civil war going... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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"the best screen adaption of any Hemingway novel" more (45 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Gary Cooper | ... | Robert Jordan |
 | Ingrid Bergman | ... | María |
 | Akim Tamiroff | ... | Pablo |
| Arturo de Córdova | ... | Agustín (violent) |
| Vladimir Sokoloff | ... | Anselmo (guide) |
| Mikhail Rasumny | ... | Rafael (Gypsy) |
| Fortunio Bonanova | ... | Fernando (calm) |
| Eric Feldary | ... | Andrés (courier to Gen. Golz) |
| Victor Varconi | ... | Primitivo (lookout) |
| Katina Paxinou | ... | Pilar |
| Joseph Calleia | ... | El Sordo |
| Lilo Yarson | ... | Joaquin |
| Alexander Granach | ... | Paco |
| Adia Kuznetzoff | ... | Gustavo |
| Leonid Snegoff | ... | Ignacio |
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170 min | USA:134 min (re-release) | USA:168 min (restored version)Country:
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Writer Dudley Nichols depoliticized the screenplay, removing all references to Franco, loyalists and Falangists. However, he did keep in one prophetic comment about how Germany and Italy were using Spain as target practice. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: (At 49:50) Pilar says "Wait" to Jordan and Maria. It is clear that the shot has been reversed, as the bolt handle and magazine on her Krag-Jorgenson carbine (see previous entry) was on the left of the rifle, whereas this weapon was only made in right-handed versions. moreFAQ
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Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, the prelude to WWII, this is one of the great action/adventure films of all time and the best screen adaption of any Hemingway novel. Cooper and Bergman set the sparks flying like Bogie and Bacall, and are sexier on screen without ever taking their clothes off than any of todays red hot lovers stark naked. Coop's hat alone deserves an honorary Oscar for Best Costume. Old pros like Vladimir Sokoloff, Akim Tamiroff and Fortunio Bonanova (whom film buffs will recognise as the opera coach from "Citizen Kane") keep that inimitable Hemingway dialogue moving at a brisk pace and Katina Paxinou, who copped the Best Supporting Actress award, is the embodiment of one of Hem's greatest characters. I have the 156 min version taped off cable and the added footage makes you hungry to see the whole 170 minute version (if it still exists). Don't miss this one. Four stars.