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Orders Signed in White
After a phone call has been intercepted (an industrialist is going to receive a huge amount of money from a foreign bank), Mafioso Luca Albanese is assigned to set up a big robbery. He and his gang (three men and three women) then hide-out in a remote mountainous region, but soon at each other's throats. Moreover, someone is killing Albanese's men one by one, leaving white paint on the victim's faces...
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Plot Summary
During World War II, a group of U.S. Army Air Forces officers stationed in England grapples with the moral and psychological toll of their mission. The film explores themes of duty, friendship, and the personal cost of war as they face difficult decisions and the constant threat of danger.
Critical Reception
Orders Signed in White was a made-for-television film that received a moderately positive reception for its exploration of the human side of wartime military life. Critics often highlighted the strong performances of its seasoned cast.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its thoughtful portrayal of the psychological impact of war on officers.
Appreciated for the solid performances from a talented ensemble cast.
Noted as a more character-driven war drama rather than an action-oriented one.
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Fun Fact
While not a theatrical release, 'Orders Signed in White' was part of a series of notable made-for-television films in the 1970s that often tackled mature and complex themes similar to those found in feature films.
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