Green Light
Green Light

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Green Light

1937
Movie
85 min
English

A brilliant young surgeon takes the blame for a colleague when a botched surgery causes a patient's death and buries himself at a wilderness research facility.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Frank BorzageGenres: Drama, Romance, Mystery

Plot Summary

A brilliant young surgeon, Dr. Michael Stirling, is distraught when his wife dies shortly after childbirth. Burdened by guilt and a sense of failure, he abandons his medical career and seeks solace in his faith, becoming a monk. However, his past catches up to him when a former patient's daughter seeks his help, forcing him to confront his demons and decide whether to return to the life he left behind.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Green Light' received a generally positive reception from critics, who praised its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly from Errol Flynn in a more dramatic role than he was accustomed to. While some found the plot somewhat melodramatic, it was largely seen as a successful adaptation of Lloyd C. Douglas's novel.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt drama and Errol Flynn's departure from his usual swashbuckling roles.

  • Noted for its exploration of faith, guilt, and redemption.

  • Some critics found the narrative a bit overly sentimental but appreciated its earnestness.

Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through general Google review aggregation for this older film.

Fun Fact

Errol Flynn, typically known for his heroic adventure roles, took on this more dramatic and introspective part to prove his versatility as an actor.

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