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The Four Feathers

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  • 1939
  • 2 hr 9 mins
  • Action & Adventure, Drama, Documentary
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Resigning his commission on the eve of his unit's deployment against Sudanese rebels, a British officer seeks to redeem his cowardice by secretly aiding his former comrades, disguised as an Arab. After his unit is overwhelmed and captured by the rebels, he finds an opportunity to return the four white feathers of cowardice sent to him by his friends by freeing them.

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Cast & Crew See All

John Clements
Harry Faversham
Ralph Richardson
Captain John Durrance
C. Aubrey Smith
General Burroughs

Awards

  • 1939 - Palme d'Or - - nominated
  • 1939 - Mussolini Cup - Best Foreign Film - nominated
  • 1939 - Photoplay Award - Best Pictures of the Month (September) - winner

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