The Pride and the Passion

The Pride and the Passion

You have never seen its like -- and may never see its equal!

Directed by Stanley Kramer

Produced by Stanley Kramer Productions

1957132 min6.1 / 10

A sweeping historical romance set against the Napoleonic Wars, balancing epic military spectacle with intimate personal conflict and sacrifice.

During the Napoleonic Wars, when the French have occupied Spain, some Spanish guerrilla soldiers are going to move a big cannon across Spain in order to help the British defeat the French. A British officer is there to accompany the Spanish and along the way, he falls in love with the leader's girl.

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  • Does The Pride and the Passion end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Pride and the Passion easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is The Pride and the Passion violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Pride and the Passion scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Pride and the Passion sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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