The Good Fight: The Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War

1984 1h 38m EN

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★5.7TMDB · 8

Documentary

Synopsis

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This documentary examines the experiences of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, using interviews with survivors more than 50 years later. First, the film sets the context with the rise of Fascism. Then, in 1936, Spain's military revolts against the elected government, and the U.S. and Europe agree not to intervene. In response, volunteers snuck past border guards into Spain to fight with the Republicans. The men and women veterans describe the perils of reaching Spain, limited training, responsibilities of command thrust on the very young, deprivations of a soldier's life, lack of matériel, horrible rates of casualties, and ultimate vindication at the end of World War II.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Studs Terkel
Narrator
Bill Bailey
Ruth Davidow
Colleen Dewhurst
John Houseman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sam Sills
Writers: Mary Dore, Noel Buckner, Sam Sills
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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42 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Wendy Blackstone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Noel Buckner shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Studs Terkel and Bill Bailey and Ruth Davidow carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0085610 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Sam Sills directs. Wendy Blackstone scores. Noel Buckner cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

142 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Original score by Wendy Blackstone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Noel Buckner shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Studs Terkel and Bill Bailey and Ruth Davidow carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0085610 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Original score: Wendy Blackstone
Editing: Noel Buckner
Runtime: 98 min · 1h 38m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: The Good Fight: The Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War (1984)