A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP” (1943)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s “The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

From the Boer War through World War II, a soldier rises through the ranks in the British military.

Still image of filmmakers Michael Powell (left) and Emeric Pressburger (right).

STUDIO:

United Artists

DIRECTOR:

Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger

CAST:

• Anton Walbrook … Theo Kretschmar-Schuldorff
• Deborah Kerr … Edith Hunter / Barbara Wynne / Angela “Johnny” Cannon
• Roger Livesey … Clive…