# The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943)

> A sweeping, tenderly comic portrait of a British soldier whose lifelong ideals are tested by love, friendship, and the transformation of warfare.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14829

## Facts

- Runtime: 163 min
- Genres: War, Drama, Romance
- Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- Cast: Roger Livesey, Deborah Kerr, Anton Walbrook, Roland Culver, James McKechnie, Arthur Wontner, David Hutcheson, Ursula Jeans
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036112/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm-hearted, witty, wistful, classic film evening, historical drama marathon

## Synopsis

A heartwarming exploration of love, honor, and the passage of time during wartime.

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