The 7th Dawn [VHS]
by Lewis Gilbert
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Actor: Capucine, Michael Goodliffe, Susannah York, Tetsur? Tanba, William HoldenDirector: Lewis Gilbert
Cinematographer: Freddie Young
Editor: John Shirley
Producer: Charles K. Feldman
Producer: John Dark
Producer: Karl Tunberg
Writer: Karl Tunberg
Writer: Michael Keon
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language), Analog
Format: Color, NTSC
Running Time: 123 minutes
Release Date: 1998-09-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
VHS Movie Reviews of The 7th Dawn [VHS]
Movie Review: very well done
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is does a good job of showing not only the drama but the historical themes of that time. Good acting and an intelligent script. I wish it was on DVD.Movie Review: The 7th Dawn
Summary: 5 Stars
I highly recommend this movie to all those who are interested in the Malayan (now Malaysia) Emergency (l948-1960). The Malayan Emergency begins with the killing of several British planters by the Communist guerillas in Sungei Siput, Perak State of the then Malaya. The actual leader of the guerillas is none other than Chin Peng (see his memoirs Chin Peng: My Side of History). But in the film he is known as Ng. This l963 movie is based on the book, THE DURIAN TREE by British writer, Michael Keon. I was an eye-witness to several parts of the film being made in Malaysia. The beginning scene with the helicopter was filmed at the Forest Research Institue of Malaysia at Kepong. The next scene was also filmed in the grounds of FRIM at Bukit Laggong. Others scenes were filmed at the placid Lake Gardens, The Railway Station and the Moorish style Clock Tower Complex in Kuala Lumpur. The beach scene was filmed at Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan state. The various jungle scenes were filmed at Ulu Gombak on the Main Mountain Range of the country. Those were lush virgin rainforest being photographed. The jail scene was made at the famous Pudu Jail where Capucine was incarcerated for the hand geranade in her durain fruit. The rubber estate and rubber tappers at work were filmed on the Kuala Lumpur trunk road to Negri Sembilan. The entire picture was made entirely in Malaysia and within 30 miles of the scenic Kuala Lumpur. But, when the film was finally made and ready to show on the screen, the conservative Malay Government of the late Tunku Abdul Rahman banned it from being seen by Malaysians who might not know the truth of their country's Emergency which involved the guerillas (former anti-Japanese fighters)and the British colonialists. The colonialists promised independence to all Malayans after the Second World War, but broke the promise when they defeated the Jap invaders together with those heoric jungle fighters who bore the brunt of the barbaric invaders! This film is still highly sensitive today in Malaysia which is dominated by the Malay politicians. Though the hero of this story Chin Peng (Ng in the movie)and his five thousand troops had signed a peace treaty between the Malaysian and Thai government in the l980s. Yet Chin Peng and most of his freedom fighters (against the Jap invaders) were still not allow to visit the country for purely negative political reasons. This is a very good movie and there is some truth in what it is being portrayed. I like the main character William Holden. I therefore leave this to the imagination of the viewers. As the truth will set one free! Have fun.Movie Review: Excellent adventure set after World War Two
Summary: 5 Stars
Holden is in top form as a reluctant hero (as he is in so many of his adventure films) and fits the role perfectly. Supporting cast is an added bonus. Well worth viewing for an unusual setting and conflict between the British and the communist forces led by a former war buddy of Holden's. Good stuff for a Saturday night.Movie Review: Malayan Adventure
Summary: 4 Stars
Better than average adventure/drama and romantic triangle involving an American rubber plantation owner, Malay school teacher turned political activist and the daughter of a British diplomat. Lots of beautiful scenery showing the plantation and jungle. William Holden fans and those who like stories/films that take place in exotic locales will enjoy it. Although Capucine did an admirable job as the Malay school teacher, I've always found it distracting to use a European or American actress to play the part of an Asian - when there are so many extremely talented and beautiful Asian women. But alas, this was filmed in the early 60s, before we "discovered" that the best person to play the role of an Asian is an ASIAN! That's just a personal complaint of mine for all movies that did this and not a slam on this particular movie. As I mentioned, Capucine does a very convincing job and if you can convince yourself that she's perhaps Eurasian, then you're home free. I had seen the movie a couple times (theater, TV) and found it interesting enough to buy it on VHS, so that every few years we can slilp it into the VCR for another viewing. If you like movies like: The Year of Living Dangerously; Elephant Walk; The Naked Jungle; The Emerald Forest; - you'll enjoy this film.
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