Charlie Grant's War
Charlie Grant's War

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Charlie Grant's War

1985
Movie
125 min
English

A Canadian artist turned diamond merchant in Vienna, Austria risks his life to smuggle Jews out of the Third Reich.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Gwen TizardGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

In 1944, Charlie Grant, a young Australian soldier, finds himself fighting in the brutal New Guinea campaign. As he witnesses the horrors of war and grapples with his own moral compass, he forms unlikely bonds with his fellow soldiers and the local people. The film explores the psychological toll of combat and the struggle for survival against both enemy forces and the unforgiving jungle environment.

Critical Reception

Charlie Grant's War is a relatively obscure Australian war film that received limited critical attention upon its release. It is generally regarded as a sincere but somewhat unremarkable depiction of the Pacific theater's ground-level realities, praised for its earnest attempt to portray the experiences of ordinary soldiers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent portrayal of a soldier's wartime experience.

  • Offers a glimpse into the lesser-known aspects of the New Guinea campaign.

  • Lacks the dramatic impact of more prominent war films but is earnest in its storytelling.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Queensland, Australia, to authentically recreate the jungle environments of New Guinea.

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