The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) (1945): Cast & Ratings
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) is a 1945 romantic drama directed by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell, starring Deborah Kerr, Anton Walbrook and Roger Livesey. It runs 2 hours 43 minutes. It holds 75% on TMDB.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 43m (163 min)
- Directors
- Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) About?
The premise of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film chronicles the extraordinary life of Clive Candy, a British officer whose unwavering principles are challenged across three wars and through evolving times. His journey involves complex romantic relationships and explores themes of aging, enduring friendship, and the struggle against obsolescence. It's a poignant look at a man's life and legacy against a backdrop of significant historical change.
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- regiment
- england
- world war one
- world war two
- love triangle
- turkish bath
- military officer
- british military
- british army
- unrequited love
- mounted head trophy
- duel
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- france
- 1940s
- london england
- military uniform
- 1900s
- actress plays three characters
- saber duel
- told in flashback
- war nurse
- berlin germany
- international incident
- duel wound
- nursing home
- facial scar
- growing a mustache
- marriage engagement
- reference to arthur conan doyle
- convent
- army general
- english cocker spaniel
- husband wife relationship
- prisoner of war camp
- reunion of old friends
- home guard
- fictional biography
- orchestra
- german soldier
- spitting in someone's face
- monocle
- rule book
- sarcasm
- top hat
- reference to mata hari
- reference to sherlock holmes
- reference to doctor watson
- reference to the hound of the baskervilles the novel
- reference to stanley and livingstone
- horse and carriage
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) Cast
Deborah Kerr leads the cast, with Anton Walbrook and Roger Livesey. Directed by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell.
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Co-director Michael Powell
More from Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell
More films directed by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell, best-rated first: Black Narcissus, The Boy Who Turned Yellow, Age of Consent and They’re a Weird Mob.
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) Reviews & Ratings
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) holds 75% on TMDB.
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The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) Plot Summary
What happens in The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Major-General Clive Wynne-Candy serves as a senior commander in the British Home Guard amidst the chaos of World War II. The story unfolds with a rather unexpected twist when he is “captured” during a training exercise by British Army troops, led by Lieutenant “Spud” Wilson, despite Clive’s fervent protest that > “War starts at midnight!” In the ensuing scuffle, they both tumble into a bathing pool, transitioning into an extensive flashback that reveals Clive’s past adventures.
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The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) Videos
2 videos: 2 clips.
- Clip The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp - Back on the Big Screen - May 2012
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The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945), each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945)?
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) runs 2 hours 43 minutes (163 minutes).
When was The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) released?
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) was released on May 4, 1945.
Who directed The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945)?
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) was directed by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell.
More films by Emeric Pressburger Who is in the cast of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945)?
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) stars Deborah Kerr, Anton Walbrook and Roger Livesey.
How is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) rated?
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) has 75% on TMDB.
Does The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) have a post-credit scene?
No. The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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