The Citadel (film)
- Robert Donat: Dr. Andrew Manson
- Rosalind Russell: Christine
- Ralph Richardson: Denny
- Rex Harrison: Dr. Lawford
- Emlyn Williams: Owen
- Francis L. Sullivan: Ben Chenkin
- Mary Clare: Mrs. Orlando
- Cecil Parker: Every Charles
- Nora Swinburne: Mrs. Thornton
- Edward Chapman: Joe Morgan
- Athene Seyler: Lady Raebank
- Felix Aylmer: Mr. Boon
The Citadel is a British feature film from the year 1938. It is the adaptation of the novel by AJ Cronin. The film was produced by the U.S. film studio MGM in the UK. The film was set by the New York Times on the list of the 1000 best films of all time. 1984, the material was filmed in the form of a ten -piece U.S. British television series.
Action
Dr. Andrew Manson is a doctor in a small Welsh mining town. His patients are poor and suffer mainly from a rampant tuberculosis. This is not much money to be Manson and dreams of a better life for himself and his wife Christine. However, Christine is proud of her husband, who sacrifices himself for the poor. Nevertheless, he decides to practice in London to open. The practice runs first not good, but a friend showed him, with which patients he quickly comes to wealth. Campy hypochondriacs are now among its customer base, the standard of living of his family will soon be a better. Only his wife can not get used to living on the basis of the money these people. Also, the circle of friends Manson changed. His old friends turn away from him.
Reviews
" Film adaptation of the partially autobiographical novel by AJ Cronin, which refers to the relationship between a medical professional ethos and environment influence. The film contrasts this interaction at the stations of a medical practice at the mine workers and the high society, where the doctor is corrupted professionally. In the time-critical presentation of date, but at the core of the vocational problem still valid. The realistic style of directing acts more distancing from the time lag. "
" A powerful hands- film that deserves mainly because of its sensitive and accurate description of the milieu coalfield attention and interest. Recommended age of 16. "
Awards
The film received four Oscar nominations, was at the Oscar ceremony in 1939 but left empty-handed. The film was nominated in the categories of Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director and Best Screenplay.
More prices: National Board of Review Award / Best Picture and New York Film Critics Circle Award / Best Film