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The Last Valley

The Last Valley

History · War · Drama · 1971

People in a small German village in the last valley to remain untouched by the devastating Thirty Years' War try to exist in peace with a group of soldiers occupying the valley.

Movie details

The Last Valley

“From An Age of Conflict...A Film For The Ages!”

1971 History · War · Drama 2h 8m

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6.5 / 10

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People in a small German village in the last valley to remain untouched by the devastating Thirty Years' War try to exist in peace with a group of soldiers occupying the valley.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Directed by

James Clavell

Written by

James Clavell

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

The Captain

Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif

Vogel

Florinda Bolkan

Florinda Bolkan

Erica

Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

Gruber

Per Oscarsson

Per Oscarsson

Father Sebastian

Madeleine Hinde

Madeleine Hinde

Inge

Yorgo Voyagis

Yorgo Voyagis

Pirelli

Court is in session

Put The Last Valley on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.