Hine
Barrie Ingham (The Caesars) stars as Joe Hine, an international arms dealer battling to stay one step ahead of the competition in this rapidly paced and typically stylish ATV drama series from the creator of The Plane Makers and The Power Game Wilfred Greatorex. Hine operates alone in a multi-billion-pound market dominated by a handful of monolithic corporations. His closest rival is arms firm Pendles, where Astor Harris (Paul Eddington) is head of weapons sales; he also faces regular tussles with Walpole Gibb (Colin Gordon), a hostile official at the Department of Arms Disposal Overseas. While they form a duplicitous alliance, business rivalry and red tape are often the least of Hine's problems: from blackmail, diplomatic double-dealing and bribery to armed insurrection and kidnapping, his line of work ensures intrigue and danger are ever-present.
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Plot Summary
During the Korean War, a Marine captain is court-martialed for a decision he made in battle that resulted in the deaths of his men. He must defend his actions while facing the possibility of dishonorable discharge and imprisonment. The film explores the moral ambiguities of warfare and the immense pressure placed upon military leaders in combat.
Critical Reception
Hine received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its serious exploration of military justice and the moral complexities of war, others found its narrative to be somewhat heavy-handed and its performances uneven. It is largely remembered as a thought-provoking, if not entirely successful, drama tackling difficult themes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its examination of military law and the pressures of command.
- Criticized for a potentially heavy-handed approach to its themes.
- Some found the performances compelling, while others felt they were inconsistent.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on the 1968 novel of the same name by author Archie Joscelyn, writing under the pseudonym Lionel White.
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