Nostalgic comic drama in which Cyril and Amos, two veterans of the Normandy landings, return to France to visit the grave of their wartime buddy. They encounter Waldo, an American on a similar mission, and the meeting sparks memories of an old girlfriend from the past. With the mysterious American lady Lisa in their wake, Cyril and Waldo decide to try and track her down.
Acting
Guinness and McKern bickering like an old married couple.
Writing
Sharp dialogue that lets legends actually *act*.
Direction
Sturridge lets scenes breathe without overstaying welcome.
Director
Charles Sturridge
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Alec Guinness's final leading role in a television film; he reportedly chose it specifically to work with Bacall.
Written by Roy Clarke of 'Last of the Summer Wine' fame—explaining why old men behaving badly feels so authentically British.
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