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After being discredited as a coward, a 19th century seaman lives for only one purpose: to redeem himself.After being discredited as a coward, a 19th century seaman lives for only one purpose: to redeem himself.After being discredited as a coward, a 19th century seaman lives for only one purpose: to redeem himself.
- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
- 2 nominations total
Curd Jürgens
- Cornelius
- (as Curt Jurgens)
Jûzô Itami
- Waris
- (as Ichizo Itami)
Rafiq Anwar
- Moslem Leader
- (as Rafik Anwar)
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- TriviaIn London this film was the Royal Film Performance for 1965, with Queen Elizabeth II attending the premiere. James Mason was among the stars presented to the Queen, and he was able to secure free tickets for the evening for his parents, who were both octogenarians by this time. However, they disliked the film so much that they discreetly left the theater at the intermission - even though their son had not yet appeared on-screen.
- GoofsWhen Jim is going up river, one of his companions throws a knife into another's back, but the knife is already in his back as he turns to warn Jim.
- ConnectionsFeatured in My Favorite Year (1982)
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Conrad Goes Hollywood
Conrad's novels,like those of Pasternak,are often read more for the mood and the tone than for the plot.In certain cases,the facts are the least important aspect.In my opinion,this is the state of "Lord Jim".The middle part does appear to be similar to a cross between a Tarzan movie,any film revolt against oppression,and "Treasure Island".Oh,but isn't Wallach's General,philosophical and sadistic,evily wise and perceptive,a vast improvement on the original?Sherif Ali was a crook,masquerading as a religious fanatic.The appearance of the pirates,however,enjoyable as it is,really proves to undermine Conrad's intrention.This is a bungled robbery,and Mason's sterling performance shows us a clever and insightful crook manipulating a dupe.In the original,the pirates appear almost as an instrument of fate,allowing Jim to destroy himself.Brown is Jim's unrecognized alter-ego;without acknowledging his own dark impulses,and dealing with them constructively,he(and the rest of us as well) fouls up his career and life.Everything else considered,this is still an enjoyable film,and a great tale of adventure.Watch it,but read the novel when it comes time to do the book report.
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- hans101067
- Oct 24, 2000
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- Runtime2 hours 34 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.20 : 1
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