Edge of Darkness (1943)
Remember the beginning of Beau Geste? Edge of Darkness shares a similar opening scene, so if you don’t like movies that show you the end before going back in time to explain it, fast-forward for about five minutes before pressing play.
In a small Norwegian fishing village, the Nazis think they’ve got everyone under control. Sure, there are a handful of rebels, but if anyone decided to fight, they’d be crushed. Or so it seems. With a daring leader, Errol Flynn, his tough girlfriend and sidekick, Ann Sheridan, and growing number of others within the town, they just might have a chance at a rebellion. Ann’s dad, Walter Huston, is the town’s doctor, and while he initially resists any conflict, Errol recruits him by appealing to his duty to help and heal. Judith Anderson makes no secret of her dislike of the Germans; her real secret is she’s in love with one of the enemy soldiers. Roman Bohnen, in a particularly meaty role, is ashamed of his weakness when his true desire is to be brave.
This movie is fantastic, but it’s also very upsetting, so be prepared. The point of the film is to show how terribly these people were treated so you understand why they risked everything to revolt, as well as even more motivation for Americans to be happy they joined the war. The actors and director Lewis Milestone should be congratulated for accomplishing their goals. This isn’t really a feel-good movie, but instead an education. You might not know there were such dark, gritty war movies in the silver screen, or you might not know certain subjects could have been so obviously showed with the Production Code in full force. You might not have realized small, harmless villages were persecuted during WWII. After watching Edge of Darkness, you’ll have received your education. Next up, watch Objective, Burma! for even more wartime suspense.
Kiddy Warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to violence, I wouldn’t let my kids watch it. Also, there may or may not be a rape scene.
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More Errol Flynn movies here!
More Walter Huston movies here!
In a small Norwegian fishing village, the Nazis think they’ve got everyone under control. Sure, there are a handful of rebels, but if anyone decided to fight, they’d be crushed. Or so it seems. With a daring leader, Errol Flynn, his tough girlfriend and sidekick, Ann Sheridan, and growing number of others within the town, they just might have a chance at a rebellion. Ann’s dad, Walter Huston, is the town’s doctor, and while he initially resists any conflict, Errol recruits him by appealing to his duty to help and heal. Judith Anderson makes no secret of her dislike of the Germans; her real secret is she’s in love with one of the enemy soldiers. Roman Bohnen, in a particularly meaty role, is ashamed of his weakness when his true desire is to be brave.
This movie is fantastic, but it’s also very upsetting, so be prepared. The point of the film is to show how terribly these people were treated so you understand why they risked everything to revolt, as well as even more motivation for Americans to be happy they joined the war. The actors and director Lewis Milestone should be congratulated for accomplishing their goals. This isn’t really a feel-good movie, but instead an education. You might not know there were such dark, gritty war movies in the silver screen, or you might not know certain subjects could have been so obviously showed with the Production Code in full force. You might not have realized small, harmless villages were persecuted during WWII. After watching Edge of Darkness, you’ll have received your education. Next up, watch Objective, Burma! for even more wartime suspense.
Kiddy Warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to violence, I wouldn’t let my kids watch it. Also, there may or may not be a rape scene.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Errol Flynn movies here!
More Walter Huston movies here!
Hot Toasty Rag Awards:
Best Picture of 1942-3
Hot Toasty Rag Nominations:
Best Director: Lewis Milestone