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24th February 10, 01:28 PM
#1
 Originally Posted by Jack Daw
How many successful American Army military exploits does Pinewood Studios make?
But, in fairness, has Pinewood Studios re-written history for a good story, such as U-571, which claimed that the Americans captured an Naval Enigma machine? In reality, it was the crew of HMS Bulldog that did so.
Or for that matter, what about Erroll Flynn & the Yanks single-handedly taking Burma? The 14th Army squaddies in India rioted after seeing that travesty in Objective Burma!
T.
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24th February 10, 02:18 PM
#2
 Originally Posted by cajunscot
But, in fairness, has Pinewood Studios re-written history for a good story, such as U-571, which claimed that the Americans captured an Naval Enigma machine? In reality, it was the crew of HMS Bulldog that did so.
Or for that matter, what about Erroll Flynn & the Yanks single-handedly taking Burma? The 14th Army squaddies in India rioted after seeing that travesty in Objective Burma!
T.
You are, of course, correct. I'm not in favor of rewriting history. But, remember, Hollywood films, except for documentaries, are about entertainment; not history or fact. Actually, there are some documentaries that are questionable, too. But, Hammer did rewrite Frankenstein and Dracula!
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27th February 10, 09:24 PM
#3
 Originally Posted by cajunscot
But, in fairness, has Pinewood Studios re-written history for a good story, such as U-571, which claimed that the Americans captured an Naval Enigma machine? In reality, it was the crew of HMS Bulldog that did so.
Or for that matter, what about Erroll Flynn & the Yanks single-handedly taking Burma? The 14th Army squaddies in India rioted after seeing that travesty in Objective Burma!
T.
I know what you mean. My dad operated in Burma with SOE Force 136 and in 1945 saw this Erroll Flynn epic in an Indian cinema. Even now "Objective Burma" on TV is likely to get the instant switch-off treatment. I must admit, I watched it purely in interest at the authentic US WW2 paratroop uniforms.
Mad Mitch would be an idea (my hero !) but a film about the Argylls in Aden in '67 "The Summer of Love" would be likely to instigate a Fatwa !
Last edited by Lachlan09; 27th February 10 at 09:30 PM.
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24th February 10, 07:17 AM
#4
Sounds like it would be a great flick! But in Hollywood there has to be a P.C. message!
Scott D McKay
* The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits *
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24th February 10, 08:57 AM
#5
 Originally Posted by MacKay71
Sounds like it would be a great flick! But in Hollywood there has to be a P.C. message!
How about: Don't p*** off the Commandos??
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24th February 10, 07:43 AM
#6
Sounds like it would help popularize kilts and boost kilt sales for sure - if the youngsters went to see the movie.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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24th February 10, 09:58 AM
#7
I don't know how true it is, but I have been led to believe that "the Memphis Belle" was originally meant to be about an RAF crew flying Lancasters.
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25th February 10, 10:31 AM
#8
 Originally Posted by Jock Scot
I don't know how true it is, but I have been led to believe that "the Memphis Belle" was originally meant to be about an RAF crew flying Lancasters.
No, the Belle was the real deal;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memphis_Belle_(aircraft)
Order of the Dandelion, The Houston Area Kilt Society, Bald Rabble in Kilts, Kilted Texas Rabble Rousers, The Flatcap Confederation, Kilted Playtron Group.
"If you’re going to talk the talk, you’ve got to walk the walk"
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25th February 10, 10:42 AM
#9
 Originally Posted by Zardoz
Right, thank you for that. Credit must be rightfully given to those to whom it is due.
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25th February 10, 09:03 PM
#10
 Originally Posted by Zardoz
You can see the Belle in Memphis, Tennessee if you like. I prefer it ( and the Pink Palace) to Graceland.
Jim Killman
Writer, Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
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