Summary
The High Bright Sun is a British war film first released in 1964,
directed by Ralph Thomas.
The film is based on a novel by Ian Stuart Black and stars Dirk Bogarde, George Chakiris, Susan Strasberg, Denholm Elliott and Grégoire Aslan.
It has also been released under the title: A Date with Death.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Ralph Thomas
- Script: Ian Stuart Black (novel), Ian Stuart Black, Bryan Forbes
- Photo: Ernest Steward
- Music: Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Cast: Dirk Bogarde (Maj. McGuire), George Chakiris (Haghios), Susan Strasberg (Juno Kozani), Denholm Elliott (Baker), Grégoire Aslan (Gen. Stavros Skyros), Colin Campbell (Emile Andros), Joseph Fürst (Dr. Andros), Katherine Kath (Mrs. Andros), George Pastell (Prinos), Paul Stassino (Alkis), Nigel Stock (Col. Park), Larry Taylor, Derek Partridge (MP corporal), Brian Weske (Medical officer)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 114 min
- Aka: A Date with Death; McGuire, Go Home!
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