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| Immortal Sergeant | 
| Director: John M. Stahl
Actors: Henry Fonda, Maureen O'hara, Thomas Mitchell, Allyn Joslyn, Reginald Gardiner
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (8 reviews)
Sales Rank: 8910
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 90 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 2233891
UPC: 024543238911
EAN: 0024543238911
ASIN: B000EHSVVO
Release Date: May 23, 2006
Theatrical Release Date: 1943
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Product Description
Out on patrol in the war-time desert a Canadian corporal reminisces about the woman he has left behind in London and ponders whether she will fall for the charms of his rival in love. At the same time he worries about how he would get on with his outfit if his crack sergeant was not there to guide him. Circumstances combine to give answers to both questions.System Requirements:Running Time: 91 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA UPC: 024543238911 Manufacturer No: 2233891
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Fonda has been better. June 12, 2008
An early Fonda Film set in North Africa during WWII. Hank plays one of several
British Tommys fighting the nasty nazis. It is an interesting mixture of
blatent flag waiving (that is not a bad thing) typical B grade propaganda
effort (that is a bad thing) and Mr. Fonda trying hard but not quite succeding, to
put fortha performance the equal of his co-stars. I liked the film mainly because
it is a classic example of WWII propaganda. Could have taken place in the American
South West in the 1870's with Fonda fighting the Apaches over a water hole.
If you have little expectation of an Oscar Winning effort you will not be disapointed.
But it is worth the watch. WH
Poignant and reverential wartime drama December 2, 2007
Henry Fonda stars as timid Canadian writer Colin Spence who enlists in the British Army during World War II. Living in London, becomes inspired to join the war effort leaving behind his girlfriend Valentine played by Maureen O'Hara to the amorous advances of love rival and journalist Joe Benedict played by a dapper Reginald Gardiner. Interestingly Fonda completed the filming of the movie just prior to the commencement his own wartime service,
Fonda who has risen to the rank of corporal is fighting the Italians in the Libyan desert. His mild mannered nature finds him eschewing command all the while learning at the elbow of respected veteran platoon leader Sgt. Kelly played by Irish American character actor Thomas Mitchell. When a desert fire fight leaves his platoon decimated, Fonda and Mitchell must lead the lost survivors through the sweltering desert sands. When another battle claims the respected Mitchell, Fonda is forced to assume command to save himself and his 3 remaining men.
Fonda exhibiting leadership and heroism is spurred on reminded of the words of the beloved Sgt. Kelly. He leads a well conceived suicide mission during a raging sandstorm, against a large contingent of Germans guarding an oasis which harbors the sole source of life sustaining water. His experience matures him into a man worthy of command and the hand of the girl he left behind.
This film completed in the midst of the darker days of WWII evoked a strong sense of realism and patriotism without overly cranking up the propaganda, typical of films of this time.
Another great old war flick November 24, 2007
I really liked the movie. I had never seen it prior to this. I bought it, only because I happen to like old B&W movies. This is a great classic that everyone should see.
 Immortal Sergeant August 12, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First saw this movie on TV in the early 1960s and have always liked it since. Good character studies and insights into leadership. As with all war movies made during WWII, it has some propaganda included but in general, holds up pretty well.
Action takes place in Libya probably in Feb/Mar 1941 just as the Germans are arriving in Africa. Flashbacks during the main plot reveal how we got to where we are.
Combat War Movie February 7, 2007
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
It was interesting seeing Henry Fonda in Immortal Sergeant. He was young when he played the part of this combat soldier in this movie. I know years later he played in other war movies like Battle of the Bulge and Midway.
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