What is Guns at Batasi?
Topic: Film "Guns at Batasi" (1964). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1964
- Release date
- Oct 30, 1964
- Genres
- Drama, War
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- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
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Topic: Film "Guns at Batasi" (1964).
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Title: Guns at Batasi.
Year: 1964.
Genre: Drama and War.
Runtime: 1h 43m.
Release Date (US): 11/16/1964.
Director: John Guillermin.
Cast: Richard Attenborough, Jack Hawkins, Flora Robson, John Leyton, Mia Farrow.
Source Material: Based on the 1962 novel The Siege of Battersea by Robert Holles.
Plot/Synopsis: An anachronistic martinet RSM on a remote Colonial African army caught in a local coup d'etat must use his experience to defend those in his care.
Drafting sentence 1 (No spoilers): Guns at Batasi is a 1964 British drama and war film directed by John Guillermin.
Drafting sentence 2 (Cast): The film stars Richard Attenborough, Jack
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“A gripping exploration of drama and war that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Guns at Batasi holds a community rating of 7.0/10. It offers engaging Drama, War for fans of the genre.
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Guns at Batasi is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1964.
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