Knight Templar

How many of that thoughtfully provided list are

A) Still alive
B) Last saw action in a war film produced by Hollywood

Oh, who mentioned Heterosexuality? I only mentioned effete, a very different thing indeed. Nevertheless I note with surprise the presence of Michael Redgrave. He and Dirk Bogarde starred in a film called "The Sea Shall not Have Them". Noel Coward pointed out that this was unfair as everyone else had. Also note Michael York's performance in Cabaret...And since when were Alec Guiness, Ralph Richardson or Trevor Howard Britains answer to Clint Eastwood. Somehow I can't see David Niven saying "Go ahead punk, make my day"

Mr Evans

How many of your list are actually "Hollywood" films? Most of them seem to be British films, in many cases over 20 years old.

The Longest Day and A Bridge Too Far were very good films because they, at least, spread the heroism around - even to the Germans. In the latter case the presence of Richard "don't Dickie me ducky" Attenborough might have helped a bit.

Jumbo

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