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. The name is inspired by the feathers that are found beneath or around the medicine wheel of the native american tribes. Resigning from army, hes rejected by his father tim pigottsmith, branded as a coward and sent four white feathers by his friends wes bentley, michael sheen and his engaged fiancee kate hudson. The return of the pink panther 1975 hotel cleaner including light bulb scene duration. Read churchills dispatches describing the horrors he witnessed. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the four feathers near you. The four feathers 1978 not rated 1h 40min adventure, drama, history tv movie 1 january 1978. Masons novel the four feathers, step back in time to the late nineteenth century. What it lacks in grandeur, this 1978 tv version of the four feathers makes up for in fidelity to a. The four feathers 2002 c sdg shekhar kapurs the four feathers follows the earlier 2002 films the count of monte cristo and road to perdition as the years third lavishly produced, actionoriented periodpiece comicbook of a movie based on a novel or graphic novel. The number four represents the four cardinal directions.
His fiancee and three friends give him the title feathers, which means a coward. Set in late 19th century england, a soldier resigns from his duties on the eve of a battle with sudan. Harry receives four white feathers as a mark of a coward. Starring richard arlen, fay wray, clive brook, william powell. The four feathers is a 1902 adventure novel by british writer a. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Four feathers film was founded in the spirit of sustainability. Beau bridges and jane seymour star in this passionate epic drama. Mason that has inspired many films of the same title. With beau bridges, robert powell, simon ward, jane seymour. 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. Foolish, because the film is not revisionist at all, but a skilled update of the same imperialist swashbuckler.
The four feathers 1978 don sharp, beau bridges, robert powell, simon ward, adventure, drama, history, romance, war may 2, 2018 in 1882, while his regiment is sent to the sudan to battle the insurgent arab tribes, british lieutenant faversham resigns his officers commission in order to remain with his fiancee ethne in england. 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. When british officer harry resigns from his regiment, he is labeled a coward by his family and friends. Videos for the four feathers turner classic movies. The four feathers is a 1978 british television film adaptation of the classic novel the four feathers by novelist a. In december 1901, cornhill magazine announced the title as one of two new serial stories to be published in the forthcoming year. 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. Set at the end of the nineteenth century, the four feathers follows the travails of a young officer john clements accused of cowardice after he resigns his post on the eve of a major deployment to khartoum. The four feathers 1978 don sharp, beau bridges, robert. With richard arlen, fay wray, clive brook, william powell. The four feathers is a 1929 american war film directed by merian c.
The four feathers 1978 music composed and conducted by. This technicolor spectacular, directed by zoltan korda, is considered the finest of the many adaptations of a. The four feathers is a 1978 british television film adaptation of the classic novel the four. Mason concerns on a british young officer named harry faversham heath ledger. Watched movies and completed series a list of 374 titles created 14 feb 2018 movies.
June duprez is the scornful woman, pretty as a picture in the only feminine role. The son of a soldier, the hero of this film does not wish to follow in the austere footsteps of his father. Cooper and starring william powell, richard arlen, clive brook and fay wray. The four feathers cast and crew cast photos and info. It is widely regarded as the best of the numerous film adaptations of the 1902 novel of the same name by a.
If that isnt perfect timing for a propaganda epic like this film, then i dont know what perfect timing is. It had already been released a month before, but now it had become london film s biggest success since the private life of henry viii. 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. Masons classic 1902 adventure novel about the british empires exploits in africa, and a crowning achievement of alexander kordas legendary production company, london films. The four feathers ends on the same dubious note as black hawk down and other recent war movies, suggesting that loyalty in the trenches not the reason for fighting in the first place is. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Raised by an overbearing military father harry andrews, harry faversham beau bridges is expected to fight patriotically for king and country. Overview of the four feathers, 1939, directed by zoltan korda, with john clements, ralph richardson, c.
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. Kiplings famous fuzzy wuzzies a disgraced officer risks his life to help his childhood friends in battle. Masons novel done in 1929 was hollywoods last silent blockbuster before they went all sound. When the officers discover what he has done, each of the three send him a. In the midst of the devastating carnage, a horrified officer resigns from his post.
Find similar and related movies for the four feathers 1978 don sharp on allmovie. The four feathers is a 1939 british technicolor adventure film directed by zoltan korda, starring john clements, ralph richardson, june duprez, and c. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Get more information about remakes the four feathers on tmdb. 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 19th century gentleman officer harry favershem is summoned to. The movie database tmdb is a popular, user editable database for movies and tv shows. But he soon finds his shame is greater than his fear, and he returns to save his honor and the friends he betrayed at any cost. Directed by don sharp, this version starred beau bridges, robert powell, simon ward and jane seymour, and was nominated for a primetime emmy award. What it lacks in grandeur, this 1978 tv version of the four feathers makes up for. The four feathers tells the story of harry faversham heath. 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. Four feathers 1915 is a silent film adaptation of a. When 19thcentury gentleman officer harry favershem is summoned to.
The four feathers tv movie 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Aug 14, 2016 the return of the pink panther 1975 hotel cleaner including light bulb scene duration. The film is the third of numerous film versions of the 1902 novel the four feathers written by a. He changes his mind and goes undercover to help his regiment.
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. This movie made 10 years later was a grand production done by the korda brothers in the uk with extended exotic shooting in sudan, looks and feels superior. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. However, several of them turn out to be more interested in the fact that according to the film there was a german uboat base on the island during the second world war.
The script at times falters in the four feathers, however. When 19thcentury gentleman officer harry favershem is summoned to duty in the sudan, he fears that hell turn coward in the. Unfortunately, impressive cinematography alone could not save this production from its poor pacing and. Uncharismatic british actor john clements is only adequate as the man who receives the four feathers and must redeem himselfbut ralph richardson has the most memorable scenes as the sunstruck soldier who loses his helmet under the blazing sun and is blinded. Tv remakes a list of 12 titles created 4 months ago movies seen in 2019 a list of 422 titles. The four feathers 1939 letterboxd your life in film. Starring heath ledger, wes bentley, and kate hudson.
The four feathers dvd 1978 dvd synopsis and information. The four feathers is an excellent redemptive movie that, despite its flaws, should be seen by mature christian audiences everywhere. The four feathers tv movie 1978 company credits imdb. On later realising that faversham was burning the telegrammes from the army, willoughby assumes that faversham has done so because he is afraid. Staring simon ward, robert powell, jane seymour and beau bridges.
Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. With cannon fire igniting the north african skies, the british cavalry charges into battle to capture the strategic city of khartoum. 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. In fact, its well worth seeing at least twice, if not more times, to catch everything in it. Made by an indian director, this version takes a revisionist stance on the original novels themes of masculinity, empire and the clash of western and islamic civilisations. A british officer resigns his post just before battle and subsequently receives four white feathers from his friends and fiancee as symbols of what they believe to be his cowardice.
The four feathers cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Set during the reign of queen victoria, it tells the story of a man accused of cowardice. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The four feathers was a great critical and commercial success and received an academy award nomination for best cinematography. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. The four feathers tv movie dvd with beau bridges, robert powell. They went to the theaters and watched the four feathersin droves, of course. The british square being attacked by the dervishes is particularly well done.
Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The film is a treatise on heroism, set ten years after the fall of khartoum in 1885. After an admired soldier leaves his regiment in disgrace, he sets out on a sweeping adventure to regain his honor, recapture his love and save the life of. The four feathers dvd greene county public library. When british lieutenant faversham resigns his commission rather than.