Honor and Glory
Honor and Glory

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Honor and Glory

1969
Movie
87 min
Czech

In 1647, the impoverished noble Václav Rynda shelters an imperial commissioner-only to learn the visitors are French agents plotting a Bohemian revolt against the Habsburgs.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Peter HuntGenres: Action, Drama, War

Plot Summary

In a fictionalized World War II setting, a British naval officer is tasked with a dangerous mission to sabotage a German naval base. Facing overwhelming odds and betrayal, he must rely on his courage and cunning to complete the objective and protect his crew. The film highlights themes of duty, sacrifice, and the psychological toll of war.

Critical Reception

Honor and Glory, also known as "Submarine Command" in some markets, received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics praised its suspenseful atmosphere and competent direction, while some found the plot to be somewhat predictable. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the wartime action and the performances of the lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense action sequences and atmospheric direction.

  • Felt by some to be a conventional war film with a somewhat predictable narrative.

  • The performances, particularly from Kenneth More, were often cited as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Honor and Glory are not widely available through aggregated platforms, but historical reception suggests it was viewed as a solid, if not groundbreaking, war film that delivered on action and a sense of wartime peril.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for Sean Connery before Kenneth More was cast in the lead role.

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