The Pride and the Passion 1957
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What is The Pride and the Passion?
The Pride and the Passion is a 1957 historical war and romance film set during the Napoleonic Wars when French forces have occupied Spain. The story follows Spanish guerrilla soldiers as they attempt to transport a massive cannon across the country to assist the British in defeating the French.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 132 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 10, 1957
- Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions
- Genres
- War, History, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~132 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Stanley Kramer Productions
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Overview
The Pride and the Passion is a 1957 historical war and romance film set during the Napoleonic Wars when French forces have occupied Spain. The story follows Spanish guerrilla soldiers as they attempt to transport a massive cannon across the country to assist the British in defeating the French. Accompanying them is a British officer who ultimately falls in love with the leader's girl along the way.
Running for 2 hours and 12 minutes, the film blends large-scale military strategy with interpersonal conflict and romance against the backdrop of occupied Europe. It is classified under the war, history, and romance genres, offering viewers a sweeping historical narrative driven by its monumental central objective and romantic entanglements.
Should you watch it?
“Spanish guerrillas move a massive cannon across occupied Spain during the Napoleonic Wars.”
- Witness the grand undertaking of moving a massive cannon across Spain.
- Experience a historical war drama set during the Napoleonic Wars.
- Follow the tense dynamic as a British officer accompanies Spanish guerrilla soldiers.
- Streaming availability is limited depending on your geographic region.
Watch it if you enjoy historical war dramas involving tactical military operations and sweeping conflicts.
This is a historical war and romance film with a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes.
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Where can I stream The Pride and the Passion?
Streaming availability varies by region, with options available in select countries on services such as Looke and the Looke Amazon Channel.
Is The Pride and the Passion worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in historical war films featuring Napoleonic era conflicts and grand-scale military logistics.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
The Pride and the Passion is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.
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