
Major Jock Sinclair has been in this Highland regiment since he joined as a boy piper. During World War II, as Second-in-Command, he was made acting Commanding Officer. Now the regiment has returned to Scotland, and a new commanding officer is to be appointed. Jock's own cleverness is pitted against his new C.O., his daughter, his girlfriend, and the other officers in the Mess.... (Full plot summary below)
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Major Jock Sinclair has been in this Highland regiment since he joined as a boy piper. During World War II, as Second-in-Command, he was made acting Commanding Officer. Now the regiment has returned to Scotland, and a new commanding officer is to be appointed. Jock's own cleverness is pitted against his new C.O., his daughter, his girlfriend, and the other officers in the Mess.
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzIt reverts to sentimentality and never manages to get to anything significant. |
| User ReviewMichael MAlec Guinness and John Mills portray contrasting Scottish and English sensibilities when one is passed over for command in favour of the outsider. |
| User ReviewGraeme DMy favourite film of all time. The book is a very decent read too. |
| User ReviewPaul ZOne can't say enough good things about this excellent psychological study of two soldiers. |
| User ReviewLewis JMy god, a more raw film you will never see. Arguably Britains two finest actors ever give their finest performances of their careers. Furthermore a shocking twist which is sure to wrench the heart of any person who views it. An utterly realistic portrayal of officers and professional soldiers, a film not given to cliches or wooden acting at all. truley superb |
| User ReviewDon SPolitics and intrigues in a post WW2 Scottish Regiment. If you haven't seen it, rent it....it's outstanding |
| User ReviewDarren BIts like an acting class, but with a great story. Two great actors playing against type just for the hell of it. |
| User ReviewMatthew FThis is my favorite obscure movie of all time. |
| User ReviewAlvin COne of Sir Alex's best in the very absolute. You probably don't realize how brilliant the man was until you see him in a movie with a rather simple plot such as this one. |
| User ReviewPrivate ULittle known yet brilliant film and highly recommended. Not a fast paced action thriller but a classic study in human relations (especially within a peacetime military setting). The acting, especially Guiness and Mills is first rate - I would say amongst their finest. |