Captain Donald King of the British Army goes to India just as World War I breaks out, convincing his comrades that he is a coward. In reality, he is on a secret mission to rescue British soldiers held prisoner there.
- Mister Arn21. Juni 2025“The Black Watch” marks John Ford’s first step into sound filmmaking, and while the visuals hint at the mastery to come, the film itself is uneven. The dialogue is often stilted or overwrought, and the pacing drags under the weight of theatrical performances. The acting feels stiff, and its portrayal of colonial India reflects the dated imperial attitudes of its time. Still, while the film is more important than enjoyable, it offers value for those tracing Ford’s evolution; it’s a glimpse of a great director still learning how to use dialogue in a new medium.
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The Black Watch wurde am 22. Mai 1929 veröffentlicht.
Regie in The Black Watch führte(n) John Ford.
The Black Watch hat eine Spielzeit von 1 Std., 31 Min..
The Black Watch wurde produziert von Winfield R. Sheehan.
Captain Donald King of the British Army goes to India just as World War I breaks out, convincing his comrades that he is a coward. In reality, he is on a secret mission to rescue British soldiers held prisoner there.
Die Hauptcharaktere in The Black Watch sind Captain Donald King (Victor McLaglen), Yasmani (Myrna Loy), Field Marshal (David Torrence).
The Black Watch ist bewertet mit Passed.
The Black Watch ist eine Drama, Adventure, Kriegsfilm Film.
The Black Watch hat eine Benutzerbewertung von 5.6 von 10.