Shots in Batasi
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | Shots in Batasi |
| Original title | Guns at Batasi |
| Country of production | Great Britain |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1964 |
| length | 103 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 12 |
| Rod | |
| Director | John Guillermin |
| script |
Robert Holles Leo Marks Marshall Pugh |
| production | George H. Brown |
| music | John Addison |
| camera | Douglas Slocombe |
| cut | Max Benedict |
| occupation | |
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Shots in Batasi (original title: Guns at Batasi ) is a British war film directed by John Guillermin from 1964. The screenplay is based on the novel The Siege of Battersea by Robert Holles. The film premiered in London in September 1964. It first appeared in Germany on October 30, 1964.
action
When unrest broke out in the newly independent African Republic of Batasi, the British Colonel Deal was supposed to ensure that all military personnel of the former colonial power remained in the quarters. In addition, he is to hand over his command of the British-African mixed regiment to the native officer Captain Abraham. When Deal travels to the capital of the republic, Abraham is placed under arrest by his deputy Lieutenant Boniface. He takes command of the regiment on behalf of the rebels.
British soldier Wilkes and Swedish UN worker Karen Eriksson are trapped at the airport as a result of the unrest. They go to the officers' mess, which is run by Sergeant Major Lauderdale, who is the host of Miss Barker-Wise, a left-wing politician who is on a fact-finding tour. At the same time, Captain Abraham escapes his guards and, seriously injured, reaches the mess. Lauderdale refuses to hand Abraham over to the rebels, despite protests from Miss Barker-Wise, who supports rebel leader Boniface. Boniface threatens to destroy the mass if Abraham is not extradited.
Colonel Deal returns from the capital and realizes the extent and the success of the rebellion. He also learns that the British have recognized the new government. Wilkes and Lauderdale can destroy the cannons aimed at the mess. Boniface, meanwhile Colonel, then refers Lauderdale of the country, who likes to leave the troubled country.
background
Worldwide distribution of the film brought in approximately $ 1.8 million. Britt Ekland was to play the role of Sweden's Karen Eriksson . She was replaced by Mia Farrow at the last minute.
Reviews
The lexicon of international films assessed the film ambiguously: “Although the film is well made and exciting, it glorifies professional soldierhood in an endurance story that is interspersed with racist undertones.” The Variety praised the “tight and exciting work” and that too “Well developed script” was well received, as was the “consistently excellent” performance of the actors.
Awards
Richard Attenborough received the BAFTA Award for Best British Actor for his role in 1965 . In addition, Maurice Cater was nominated for Best Production Design and Douglas Slocombe for Best Camera / Black and White .
Web links
- Shots in Batasi in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ See Business on imdb.com
- ↑ Shots in Batasi. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed May 26, 2019 .
- ↑ See Guns at Batasi . In: Variety , 1964.