The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

Name: The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Released: 1943-07-26
Rating: 7.5

7.5/10 (277)

·1943· 163 min

Director: Michael Powell

"An unforgettable story of forty gallant years."

General Candy, who's overseeing an English squad in 1943, is a veteran leader who doesn't have the respect of the men he's training and is considered out-of-touch with what's needed to win the war. But it wasn't always this way. Flashing back to his early career in the Boer War and World War I, we see a dashing young officer whose life has been shaped by three different women, and by a lasting friendship with a German soldier.

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Cast

Roger Livesey

Major General Clive Wynne-Candy

Deborah Kerr

Edith Hunter / Barbara Wynne / Angela "Johnny" Cannon

Anton Walbrook

Theo Kretschmar-Schuldorff

Roland Culver

Col. Betteridge

James McKechnie

Spud Wilson

Arthur Wontner

Embassy Counsellor

David Hutcheson

Hoppy

Ursula Jeans

Frau von Kalteneck

John Laurie

Murdoch

Harry Welchman

Major Davies

Robert Harris

Embassy Secretary

A.E. Matthews

President of Tribunal

In brief

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) is a war, drama, romance film. With an average rating of 7.5/10 from 277 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 43min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Artiflix.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp online?

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Artiflix. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp?

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp runs 163 minutes (2h 43min).

What rating does The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp have?

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp has an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 277 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp from?

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp was released in 1943.