Resistance

2003 1h 32m EN

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5.1

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5.4

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★5.1TMDB · 11★5.4IMDB · 724

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Synopsis

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The epic tale of an American reconnaissance pilot downed in occupied Belgium at the height of World War II. Hidden by resistance fighters, the pilot falls in love with the wife of the man who will save him. When their affair is exposed, an act of betrayal threatens their lives and the entire resistance movement, forcing the pilot to make a powerful choice that could change the course of the war.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bill Paxton
Ted Brice
Julia Ormond
Claire Daussois
Sandrine Bonnaire
Lucette Oomlop
Jean-Michel Vovk
Anthoine
Elie Lison
Jauquet
Philippe Volter
Henri Daussois
Ariane Schluter
Beatrice Benoit
Filip Peeters
Captain Haas

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Todd Komarnicki
Writers: Anita Shreve, Todd Komarnicki
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Todd Komarnicki, shot by Marc Felperlaan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Angelo Badalamenti. 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 Bert Rijkelijkhuizen 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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Bill Paxton and Julia Ormond and Sandrine Bonnaire carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0306011 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Todd Komarnicki directs. Marc Felperlaan behind the camera. Angelo Badalamenti scores. Bert Rijkelijkhuizen cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 23 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Todd Komarnicki, shot by Marc Felperlaan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Angelo Badalamenti. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Bert Rijkelijkhuizen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Bill Paxton and Julia Ormond and Sandrine Bonnaire carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0306011 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 9 themes, including "world war ii", "anti-nazi resistance", "nazi occupation", "hiding in attic".