The Horsemen of the Storm
Marie (Marlene Jobert) is a pretty female physician who attracts the strong romantic interest of two brothers during World War I in this uninspired drama by Gérard Vergez. The brothers meet her when she is on duty in Turkey -- one brother is stationed there and the other becomes her ambulance driver. Since Marie has just lost her husband in combat, she is not at first open to another relationship but finally begins an affair with the older brother. Jealousy rears its ugly head, and the younger and older brother start to compete for her favors. She is eventually separated from the two brothers after the oldest -- imprisoned for supposed sympathy with the Russians -- is sprung from jail. Marie is later imprisoned herself, and it will be a long time before she is able to find out the fate of those she knew during the days of combat, including the two brothers.
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Plot Summary
In the chaotic aftermath of World War I, a group of American soldiers are tasked with a perilous mission to recover a downed German airship containing a vital piece of technology. Their journey through a war-torn landscape is fraught with danger from both enemy remnants and the harsh environment. They must rely on their wits and each other to survive and complete their objective before it falls into the wrong hands.
Critical Reception
The Horsemen of the Storm received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some praised its ambition and attempts to capture the grim realities of post-war Europe, many critics found its narrative disjointed and its pacing uneven. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with few remembering it as a standout film of its era.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a coherent plot and character development.
- Visually, it attempts to convey the bleakness of the post-war setting but often falls short.
- The performances are generally adequate, but cannot salvage the weak script.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'The Horsemen of the Storm' is not readily available, but general audience reception appears to have been unenthusiastic, with few memorable aspects noted.
Fun Fact
Despite its post-WWI setting, the film's production was completed in 1984, a significant gap that may have contributed to its reception as a film out of its time.
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