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Not One Shall Die
A short film by the United Jewish Appeal, directed by David Lowell Rich and starring Guy Madison, Felicia Farr and Agnes Moorehead, made by the core crew of many Columbia noirs, including cinematographer Burnett Guffey, art director Cary Odell, editor Al Clark, set decorator Frank Tuttle, and composer Morris Stoloff.
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Plot Summary
A U.S. Army captain is tasked with a dangerous mission during World War II: to lead a small group of soldiers behind enemy lines to rescue a downed pilot. Facing overwhelming odds and treacherous terrain, the men must rely on their courage and each other to survive the hostile environment and complete their objective.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its predictable plot and dated portrayal of war. While some performances were noted, the overall narrative failed to impress.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a formulaic war movie plot.
Performances are generally solid, but cannot elevate the weak script.
Lacks the tension and impact of more successful war films of the era.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or not extensively documented. Based on limited available information, it appears to be a lesser-known war film that did not generate significant audience discussion.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for Marlon Brando before Richard Widmark was cast.
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