I remember watching the 1930s version of this movie after I left the Regular Army, on late night TV. I never knew the story before then, but I could definitely relate to the protagonist. I came from a military family as well, and it was expected of me to blindly follow in their footsteps. I did my time, took my release and moved on to civilian life. I liked being a soldier, but hated the Army. I was the proverbial square peg in a round hole. I could see it broke my father’s heart, and his peers could not understand why I was “throwing away a brilliant career”. I was verbally berated by all but my father who loved me as most fathers do. One year after getting out, I got a recall offering me a full reinstatement to an administrative position. This was just before the First Persian Gulf War. I wanted nothing to do with what looked like trading blood for oil. Even though it was an administrative position rather than a combat position, I still turned it down. I suppose those who could not understand my decision never will.
Will mankind ever learn the insanity of war it's takes about 21 years to grow a human and what do they do, go to war and your killed in an instant. Millions of these creatures that crawl on planet earth have been killed in this terrible thing called war. Ban all wars.
I total innerstand heart and soul Brother and proud and honored for you to have tried against your spirit to follow your family & social conditioning & traditions ... you experienced you courageously listened and 'served' . You then gained more insight and innerstanding & self gnosis stronger even more so and then stood for your own innerstanding callling 'following your spirit & sacred 'life' 'truth' A True Brave Heart Warrior Soldier You Indeed Are Dear Kindred Brother! xoxoxo ThankQ so very much for sharing YOUR Story
You should write a short story, or a Bio about that. Would make a great play and a modern parody of this film. Perhaps they could show it after this, to drive the point home. I admire anyone who has to go against their entire world for what they believe in. But personally, I think you made the wrong decision, albeit probably for the right reasons. Perhaps it’s the other way round? Life is so complicated and unpredictable, we can’t see around the corners of our future. I would never cast judgement on anyone for doing what they want to do in life, especially a stranger. Friends and family should always support each other no matter what, respect other’s life choices and do anything in their power to help them, within sound reason. Sometimes though there’s no right answer either way. Especially for a family who is regimental. That’s an indoctrination and a whole way of life that’s impossible really to break, for the family as a whole I mean. It would be extremely interesting and fascinating to know exactly what your family members thought and said about you, and how they treated you. Did they ever change their minds, even a little bit? The lesson behind all this, is about the Human Spirit and Love. How people react to things instinctively and later modify their opinions after more careful consideration, or not? It’s about the challenges in life that we all face, making tough life changing choices and dealing and suffering with the effects and consequences. I do have a small modicum of personal experience that I can relate to you, but I shan’t elaborate as it’s boring and unnecessary to. I’m sure they’re many also who can relate in some shape or form, which is why it’s such a powerful and emotive story. Would your relatives be willing and able to regail their experiences about you resigning? Both at the time and later on.? That would really make the story come to life, to convey the pure unadulterated words, feelings and actions. To see through the eyes of the family, equally as yours, how they wrestled with their problem personally and how much they saw the different sides to the issue, how that played out, changed and how much they moved their positions, if at all. I mean it’s quite the conundrum isn’t it? Lastly I just say that what you chose to do was right for you and it’s not right to force or pressure anyone, to live a life other than their own. You still did serve the country and developed as a person that’s the main thing. It’s extremely important to acknowledge that civilians are still serving their country in some way, perhaps moreso than a military capacity? And if we ever were invaded, then you’d still be helping in some way on the home front. Even by teaching others and helping with training, you could do more than just your own worth’s amount. The skills you learned are with you for life and just by becoming the person who you are and everything on your life journey that helped make you, that’s the important thing and invaluable, for making you you. Sorry to ramble on, but that’s what I mean about it being such an inspiring and stimulating story.
This happened in my family. My father was presented with the feathers. He was having a drink, and ladies handed him feathers. He was badly wounded, having lost his eye in December 1941 in Cyrenaica. Someone said to these ladies that they should not be handing out feathers to badly wounded soldiers. The ladies then requested that my dad return the feathers. My dad then inquired of the ladies "why are you handing out feathers?". They replied that their sons, husbands and brothers were fighting "over there". My dad replied "don't EVER hand these out again. The war over there is just killing people. We need our young men to stay home.". Handing out feathers is a despicable act, and so are the women who hand them out.
I mean its disgraceful and hypocritically cruel in any case, but i'm assuming if he was wounded in Cyrenaica he LITERALLY fought and now lost his eyes and his honourably discharged and yet they still gave him feathers?? What sick mother/father taught those girls to hand out feathers to men for 'perceived cowardice', glad we don't have this imperial mindset where abstaining from war is disgraceful, now it's the reverse tbf .
@@GuineaPigEveryday Thank you for your kind comment. The feathers were a disgusting legacy. My dad's only brother was killed on his next birthday, March 28,1942. My father always liked the Germans. He could never understand why they were fighting. War is crazy. My dad always said the Swiss had the right idea. Be neutral.
@@paddymeboy i thought the heath ledger version pretty good. the big battle scene with brits trying to defend themselves from all sides in a box ala napoleon was incredibly done. and desert never looked more alive and alone. and the why we fight speech at the end, shivers.
This is a story of a great person who wanted to live peacefully away from wars with his beloving woman but all his friends, his father and his lady just humiliated him with those blody feathers, so in the end he proved to all of them that he wasn't a coward, but just a man who loved peace and wanted to stay away from wars thousands miles away from his country. I support that man 100% and If I was in his place I would have made exactly the same decision.
I doubt it. You would have been brought up on a diet of queen and country patriotism, empire and racial superiority from childhood. You would have been out there shooting at the fuzzy wuzzies along with the rest of them.
"Praise for what... for risking a life that wasn't worth keeping." (what a line) And oh, how I know the feeling of it. What a wonderful movie about dignity, friendship, and love. Something humanity is lacking more of, everyday.
Well put.. but also the central question: what is heroic?... prancing around in a red costume because it is "what is done" or following your conscious against the tide and time. The mob have no principles, only blind movement. Peace sister. ;-)
Wikipedia: The Four Feathers is a 1978 British television film adaptation of the classic novel The Four Feathers by novelist A.E.W. Mason. Directed by Don Sharp, this version starred Beau Bridges, Robert Powell, Simon Ward and Jane Seymour, and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. It follows the novel almost exactly, and response to the film was very positive.
"Response to the film was very positive." I've watched 'this' version of the movie, and as far as I'm concerned. While I liked the 'story' just fine, the main reason, that I watched the movie, was Miss Jane Seymour! Man o' man! She was simply gorgeous! Jayne Seymour, and Gabrielle Drake, two of England's better exports!
When someone puts love aside for duty , It says they have a view of the world that puts others first , very rare in politics these days , good film , thanks for posting it .
Yes, a much better actor than Beau Bridges. Luckily for the film, as his is actually the more difficult and important part. Still not quite as good as Ralph Richardson though.
Thank you for uploading this movie. It was magnificent.Jane Seymour was superb and so was Beau Bridges. The theme song by Allyn Ferguson is mesmerizing.
Men, by reaching out with the will to understand and the unswerving determination to set aside hatred, can destroy the barriers which make others their enemies. if this is true, then certainly the enmities between a father and his son can be healed in time. This is the one thought I can be happy with, here at the conclusion of this story.☺
It is not about triumph of the will. It is about a disgraceful act in handing out feathers. Any such women, and they ARE women who do it are revolting. Decent men ignore the feathers, and the dreadful creatures who present them.
Love Never Dies!! What a Great Movie! Jane Seymore, one of my Favorite Actresses! So Beautiful in this Movie! Costumes & Scenery...just PERFECTION! Thank You, for Sharing! I Enjoyed It Very Much!!
great remake of the 1939 version. My mother told me of the movie (original version) 40 years ago and said I would like it. Glad I finally watched it and can agree with her although she passed some 30 years ago.
Very good! Not a fan of Beau Bridges, but he had such a good part that I felt sympathetic. I thought Jane was particularly beautiful and acted very well in this. It is hard to show conflicting emotions, but she did it. Something in it for the girls and the boys. Romance and mortal combat. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you!
omg!!! Fabulous movie !!! Crying buckets !!! Jane Seymoure is the eponymy of grace, high class, manners, femininity, and an outstanding actress. I loved this movie!!!
Loved it. The only thing that would have made it perfect was if I was in the lead role instead of Beau. Crazy about Jane most of my adult life. Such amazing grace and beauty.
Thank you for posting this version, the actors were good, but I prefer the previous versions, Beau Bridges did his best , but he is not English enough , not his fault, he did his best
a beautiful story well told. acting was good all round and Jane Seymour just wonderful as usual. the desert scenes were exciting and the theme music was moving. very entertaining.
A very underrated movie. Well acted, well written, excellent time period trappings and cinematography. Great plot. Emotions, relationships, combat, self-sacrifice. No wonder they made this movie over and over again. However, I really prefer this version. Beau Bridges is great.
Correction. WantED to be a soldier's wife. A beautiful story of being willing to acknowledge mistakes, learning from mistakes, courage to change, and forgiveness.
Ft. Leavenworth KS., is also called "The Mother of the Army". It got the nickname because so many young ladies from the town of Leavenworth married young officers stationed there in the 19th and early 20th century. I spent 3 years there and was never without a "date" for official functions, balls, and dances. I even married a local girl from Leavenworth. Truth is often stranger than fiction.
An entertaining, well-made film, with a haunting soundtrack, and an insight into the mores and mentality of the Victorian era when men were prepared to risk their lives for the sake of the British Empire. I was particularly impressed by Harry Andrews' performance at the end of the film when, as Beau Bridges' father, he finally showed some sentiment towards his son.
Excellent Comment & Remarks about Harry Andrew's, The General. The only thing I will Add. Is that when He Hears Harry Admit, too turning Down the Captaincy. And Also Stating that His Children Would Not Be Born To A Soldier!! That's when The General's Will & Stoic ReSolve, Desolve. He Turns too Face His Son. And He Can't hold back His Tears, of Sorrow, & Apparent Relief. For At that Moment He is Admitting That He Still Grieves? Like His Son Harry. Does for His Deceased Mother. Who was His Lost Wife. As well as His True Love ❤️❤️❤️. To irmalaura2010 diamantine. I Hope we agree Here on Our Views.
Thank you for posting. I see from the comments I must see the original and do some worthwhile reading. ( They need to share a tiny bit of water with those Horses!)
It took so much courage to show others your essence it's not wearing a uniform but perhaps you can still save a life or two as any other soldier. It'd wouldn't make sense to wear the colors if you don't resonate with that life style.. My favorite highlight is when he sakes hands with his dad, and throws last feather away.. Love finds some people busy but then it always leads you to the right place or at least in this film does! #TheFourFeathers #Film #1875 #2012 #2023 ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
A beautiful version of an often told tale. An Iconic story worth retelling in the Greek tradition. Major changes in the story line work well here. I do prefer the one with Ralph Richardson as Jack but this one is a real corker.
There is 4 versions of this. The original with Ralph Richardson. There is a version from the 1950's called "Storm over the Nile". This version and the the one with the late Heath Ledger.
Love the theme music (very pretty). Not exceptional acting, but love Beau, especially that young. Jane Seymour is beautiful as always, Robert Powell (Jack) is my favorite in this film, as he played Jesus in "Jesus of Nazareth", which is an extraordinary film... and his VERY best... and my most beloved. He was exceptional as Jesus. So good to see him.
The footage of the troops marching through town as the regiment leaves is from the 1939 movie of the same name. Actually, there is quite a bit of footage from that movie in this one.
Back then when men were ought to be the men of dignity and honor with good manners and respect for the God and their country. No weed-smoking, lazyness, disgusting use of language, complaining about everything nor disrespecting their parents. And I say this as a millenial. God save the Queen!
If you are a Jane Seymour fan, I HIGHLY recommend Somewhere in Time with Christopher Reeve. He is wonderful. SHE looks magnificent, and fits well into the early 1900s look. Time travel movie....Your GF/Wife will Love it. And u too...
I agree, she is marvellous in Somewhere in Time. He is also great. Haunting romantic story. I love the tagline: "Beyond fantasy. Beyond obsession. Beyond time itself, he will find her."
You might like watching The Two Lives Of Jenny Logan starring Lindsey Wagoner who played The Bionic Woman. It's a well storied period drama also a time travel movie.
I haven't watched a movie for a while, am glad I've found a magnificent story.. very noble and ennobling. Thank you so much for sharing this very inspiring film.
I don't really find it noble at all. After my grandmother told me the story of giving her fiancé a white feather before WW1, like so many women did, and him not coming back, it is all too tragic to be noble. She eventually married a man 10 years older than her after the war. The WW1 white feather campaign, championed by the suffragettes, is what killed off the feminist movement, at least in the UK, until that generation started to die off in the 1960s.
Thank you for uploading this for us to see. It was supposed to be a good movie and I did enjoy parts of it. I enjoy watching old movies and seeing what passes for manners and good breeding at different times and in different branches of society.
Pretty good version but there are a few elements I miss from the 1939 classic. 1 - The Aubrey C. Smith character (Ethne's father) who cut Harry dead when he de-enlisted. Harry later redeemed Ethne's feather by debunking her father's favourite war story. 2 - By revealing himself to the blind Durrance, it ruled out the excellent 39 scene where Durrance is telling the story of the curious fellow who rescued him and then tried to rob him; pulling out a wallet from which his feather falls. 3 - In the 39 version, Harry himself realizes that Ethne should also give him a feather and suggests it. Thanks for the upload regardless.
Yes, Jane Seymour is a beauty in this film. I was looking to watch the old B&W version of this movie - I think I prefer it. The Harry Faversham character is more believable in the older version. I never read the book, it's probably the best of all versions ;-) Thanks for uploading this for all of us to enjoy!
this is my favorite version of this movie its fabulous.Jane Seymour is amazing as usual,and the music I sure wish allyen fergusons music was easy to get.The music janes playing at the piano throughout the movie is awesome.thanks for uploading SuperBamBamx.
How many parents want to relive their lives thru their children and the children are so unhappy, angry, and resentful. Then the parents don’t understand what’s the matter… only that a child should have choice over their own life’s course.
I have much to say about this but too long. So all i say a truly great movie that taught me much but also speaks volumes of Justice, Truth, Integrity, Honesty, Hope, Love & Mercy so much so to point of puting one's life on the line for God, family & friends even while being rejected by one's fiance is a true self-giving, i am not going to say a hero but a TRUE MAN i would look up to!!! GOD BE PRAISE!!! ❤
Dear Anne,this film has nothing to do with religion,dont bring that into it,this film is about peaceful retribution in a time of an armed insurrection,this film is about the spirit of a human being,it will naturally promote derision between cowardice and self awareness,why do you think this film has stayed in the mind,please wake up.
Thomas Nixon Is it possible for you to get your message across without talking trash Christians? Such hatred and anger! He died so that you may have a life. and in abundance, so chill out!
I consider this as the best version of the film, "Four feathers". The acting is superb. As I live in a hot country not too far North Africa I can appreciate what these people had to endure. War is stupid and both sides lose, I was born in 1939 and remember WW2 in its final years, When I stayed in England between 1950 and 1970 I used to go to London and all my colleagues did illegal and unsocial activities in which I just refused to participate, and they all called me a coward and a fool. Well, my marriage has lasted over 56 years and I have a good family, All the others are, divorced, dead or separated and living a life on their own, and their children do not want to know them. They all had more money than I ever had, but they do never knew the value of respecting others, I did.
There is no right or wrong they were all good films. The critics have the original as the best one this one third I agree with that having seen them all. But to each his own.
Hi Suaad if that is your genuine profile picture you are absolutely gorgeous. Check out the 1939 version of this movie also called "The 4 Feathers". There was a 1950's version called "Storm Over the Nile". A modern version was made in the early 2000's which starred Heath Ledger and Kate Hudson. For historical accuracy check out the movie "Khartoum" which tells the true story of General Gordon starring Charlton Heston which was made in the 1950's. Happy New Year.
It is nice classical to watch victoria era .All praise to actress Jane so sticking beautiful.protagonist is not coward as it deemed but peace loving .Triumph of will and happy ending and good sentiment of father who hated his son
Robert Powell - omg I absolutely adore him for the Jesus of Nazareth part - the best of all times!!! Can't wait to see him in this movie 5:59 And there he is, with his magical voice I'll always remember 9:35 Robert Powell again 12:16 , 13:01, 13:08, 15:50 16:51, 28:44, 30:25, 55:11 1:04:30, 1:05:38, 1:06:46, 1:24:58 1:28:19
JB looks like Brian Wilson did when he was young. I met him back stage at the Cow Palace in.. 1965 I think. My sister stood in back of him and said (with her hands on her hips) something about him going bald. lol Fifteen year old being cute. He turned around and laughed. That was my sister. Take on the world Anna. Died of breast cancer in 2000. Missing her tonight. I've had it also. It would be an amazing accomplishment of man if a cure could be found. / Thanks Super for sharing this. :)
This has been one of my favourite story for most of my life. So much so that I once visited the city of Suakim in the Sudan whilst on a job in Port Sudan. This city is mentioned in an older version of the film staring Ralph Richardson. I finally decided to read the book by A.E.W. Mason. What a shock.... it was one of the worse book I ever read. Thank God for movie writers who made the story more interesting. This version is very good but I prefered the most recent version with Heath Ledger. By the way, their hair is really like that as described by Kippling as fuzzy wuzzy.
Made from a totally fictional novel by A E W Mason in 1902, it is possibly the best 1978 movie version, especially with lovely Jane Seymour. The book, 'The Four Feathers' is also an excellent read.
IMDb says: Storyline In 1882, while his regiment is sent to the Sudan to battle the insurgent Arab tribes, British Lieutenant Faversham resigns his officer's commission in order to remain with his fiancée Ethne in England.His fellow officers and his fiancée brand him a coward and present him with the white feathers of cowardice.Lieutenant Faversham decides to regain his honor by fighting in the Sudan incognito.He travels to the Sudan where he employs various guises to save, one by one, the lives of his former fellow officers who branded him a coward back in England.In his exploits he is aided by Abou Fatma, a young sympathetic Arab. Written by nufs68
I remember watching the 1930s version of this movie after I left the Regular Army, on late night TV. I never knew the story before then, but I could definitely relate to the protagonist. I came from a military family as well, and it was expected of me to blindly follow in their footsteps. I did my time, took my release and moved on to civilian life. I liked being a soldier, but hated the Army. I was the proverbial square peg in a round hole. I could see it broke my father’s heart, and his peers could not understand why I was “throwing away a brilliant career”. I was verbally berated by all but my father who loved me as most fathers do.
One year after getting out, I got a recall offering me a full reinstatement to an administrative position. This was just before the First Persian Gulf War. I wanted nothing to do with what looked like trading blood for oil. Even though it was an administrative position rather than a combat position, I still turned it down. I suppose those who could not understand my decision never will.
Proud of you as a HUMAN.
Will mankind ever learn the insanity of war it's takes about 21 years to grow a human and what do they do, go to war and your killed in an instant. Millions of these creatures that crawl on planet earth have been killed in this terrible thing called war. Ban all wars.
I total innerstand heart and soul Brother and proud and honored for you to have tried against your spirit to follow your family & social conditioning & traditions ... you experienced you courageously listened and 'served' . You then gained more insight and innerstanding & self gnosis stronger even more so and then stood for your own innerstanding callling 'following your spirit & sacred 'life' 'truth' A True Brave Heart Warrior Soldier You Indeed Are Dear Kindred Brother! xoxoxo ThankQ so very much for sharing YOUR Story
I can totally understand what you went through as i walked in the same shoes too
You should write a short story, or a Bio about that. Would make a great play and a modern parody of this film. Perhaps they could show it after this, to drive the point home.
I admire anyone who has to go against their entire world for what they believe in. But personally, I think you made the wrong decision, albeit probably for the right reasons. Perhaps it’s the other way round? Life is so complicated and unpredictable, we can’t see around the corners of our future. I would never cast judgement on anyone for doing what they want to do in life, especially a stranger. Friends and family should always support each other no matter what, respect other’s life choices and do anything in their power to help them, within sound reason. Sometimes though there’s no right answer either way. Especially for a family who is regimental.
That’s an indoctrination and a whole way of life that’s impossible really to break, for the family as a whole I mean.
It would be extremely interesting and fascinating to know exactly what your family members thought and said about you, and how they treated you. Did they ever change their minds, even a little bit?
The lesson behind all this, is about the Human Spirit and Love. How people react to things instinctively and later modify their opinions after more careful consideration, or not?
It’s about the challenges in life that we all face, making tough life changing choices and dealing and suffering with the effects and consequences.
I do have a small modicum of personal experience that I can relate to you, but I shan’t elaborate as it’s boring and unnecessary to.
I’m sure they’re many also who can relate in some shape or form, which is why it’s such a powerful and emotive story.
Would your relatives be willing and able to regail their experiences about you resigning? Both at the time and later on.?
That would really make the story come to life, to convey the pure unadulterated words, feelings and actions. To see through the eyes of the family, equally as yours, how they wrestled with their problem personally and how much they saw the different sides to the issue, how that played out, changed and how much they moved their positions, if at all.
I mean it’s quite the conundrum isn’t it?
Lastly I just say that what you chose to do was right for you and it’s not right to force or pressure anyone, to live a life other than their own. You still did serve the country and developed as a person that’s the main thing. It’s extremely important to acknowledge that civilians are still serving their country in some way, perhaps moreso than a military capacity?
And if we ever were invaded, then you’d still be helping in some way on the home front. Even by teaching others and helping with training, you could do more than just your own worth’s amount.
The skills you learned are with you for life and just by becoming the person who you are and everything on your life journey that helped make you, that’s the important thing and invaluable, for making you you.
Sorry to ramble on, but that’s what I mean about it being such an inspiring and stimulating story.
This happened in my family. My father was presented with the feathers. He was having a drink, and ladies handed him feathers. He was badly wounded, having lost his eye in December 1941 in Cyrenaica.
Someone said to these ladies that they should not be handing out feathers to badly wounded soldiers. The ladies then requested that my dad return the feathers.
My dad then inquired of the ladies "why are you handing out feathers?". They replied that their sons, husbands and brothers were fighting "over there". My dad replied "don't EVER hand these out again. The war over there is just killing people. We need our young men to stay home.".
Handing out feathers is a despicable act, and so are the women who hand them out.
I would've liked your dad. Brave man
I mean its disgraceful and hypocritically cruel in any case, but i'm assuming if he was wounded in Cyrenaica he LITERALLY fought and now lost his eyes and his honourably discharged and yet they still gave him feathers?? What sick mother/father taught those girls to hand out feathers to men for 'perceived cowardice', glad we don't have this imperial mindset where abstaining from war is disgraceful, now it's the reverse tbf .
@@GuineaPigEveryday Thank you for your kind comment. The feathers were a disgusting legacy. My dad's only brother was killed on his next birthday, March 28,1942. My father always liked the Germans. He could never understand why they were fighting. War is crazy. My dad always said the Swiss had the right idea. Be neutral.
Why do men go off to fight? Because the women are watching
Ah, a good old tear jerker in the British tradition. Jane Seymore as well as Beau Bridges were really young in those days. Worth the time!
Not as good as the 1939 version but passable.
I have now watched three versions of this story. Each had its strengths and I would watch all three again. Thank you for posting this.
What are the others two versions? fellow TH-cam commenter
@@PrestonGarvey-j3g This is okay but it doesn't compare to the original 1939 version with Ralph Richardson. As for the Heath Ledger version - bleurgh!
@@paddymeboy i thought the heath ledger version pretty good. the big battle scene with brits trying to defend themselves from all sides in a box ala napoleon was incredibly done. and desert never looked more alive and alone. and the why we fight speech at the end, shivers.
@@paddymeboyEach to their own 😉
This is a story of a great person who wanted to live peacefully away from wars with his beloving woman but all his friends, his father and his lady just humiliated him with those blody feathers, so in the end he proved to all of them that he wasn't a coward, but just a man who loved peace and wanted to stay away from wars thousands miles away from his country. I support that man 100% and If I was in his place I would have made exactly the same decision.
I doubt it. You would have been brought up on a diet of queen and country patriotism, empire and racial superiority from childhood. You would have been out there shooting at the fuzzy wuzzies along with the rest of them.
This is why I like Greek men.
@@gergana.a Thank you for your nice words
Coward let his friends down
@@hxbm3427 He wasn't A coward. He was a Brave man but at the same time not a fool. He saved all of his friends after all.
"Praise for what... for risking a life that wasn't worth keeping." (what a line) And oh, how I know the feeling of it. What a wonderful movie about dignity, friendship, and love. Something humanity is lacking more of, everyday.
Where are my manners. Forgive me. Thank you for sharing the movie.
Kelly Crystal Quann
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Well put.. but also the central question: what is heroic?... prancing around in a red costume because it is "what is done" or following your conscious against the tide and time. The mob have no principles, only blind movement. Peace sister. ;-)
Wikipedia: The Four Feathers is a 1978 British television film adaptation of the classic novel The Four Feathers by novelist A.E.W. Mason. Directed by Don Sharp, this version starred Beau Bridges, Robert Powell, Simon Ward and Jane Seymour, and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. It follows the novel almost exactly, and response to the film was very positive.
I agree. The 1939 version is by far the best!
Thank you.
"Response to the film was very positive."
I've watched 'this' version of the movie, and as far as I'm concerned. While I liked the 'story' just fine, the main reason, that I watched the movie, was Miss Jane Seymour! Man o' man! She was simply gorgeous! Jayne Seymour, and Gabrielle Drake, two of England's better exports!
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@@unitedwestand5100 yes I was going say the same
When someone puts love aside for duty , It says they have a view of the world that puts others first , very rare in politics these days , good film , thanks for posting it .
It’s not rare. It’s nonexistent. There’s no virtue, ethics or any kind of morals at all in politics except immorality.
Awesome movie, I love Jane Seymour, Beau Bridges too; especially his christian films now. Thanks for sharing!!
Yeah...He has really held up well in the ensuing 75 years. ...LOL
And Harry Andrews played the General Feversham.
@@flashgordon6670 Yes, Harry Andrews was superb and particularly poignant in the last scene.
SO CRUEL of us as Humans, to treat each other so unmercifully, when God grants us mercy, every single day; in most ways, we ARE worse than animals!!!
Can see why won an award. Superb story/plot. Impressive acting. 👍 Gr8 costumes. 👏
Jane Seymour was one of the most beautiful & talented actress of her time
Still is
Get real.
Agree
She has the looks but not a great actress in my opinion
Great looks 👌
i had seen this movie thirty five years ago, and it still looks good today, wonderful story
You can't imagine for how long I've been looking for this TV version of the films. Thank you!
Robert Powell did an amazing job playing Jesus Christ of Nazareth... very moving!
Yes, a much better actor than Beau Bridges. Luckily for the film, as his is actually the more difficult and important part. Still not quite as good as Ralph Richardson though.
Yes, played Chist in that one about 2 years earlier...a most very powerful role !!!
@@paddymeboyI was never impressed by Ralph Richardson as a soldier.
Thank you for uploading this movie. It was magnificent.Jane Seymour was superb and so was Beau Bridges. The theme song by Allyn Ferguson is mesmerizing.
Men, by reaching out with the will to understand and the unswerving determination to set aside hatred, can destroy the barriers which make others their enemies. if this is true, then certainly the enmities between a father and his son can be healed in time. This is the one thought I can be happy with, here at the conclusion of this story.☺
a very beautiful film about the triumph of the will and redemption. Beau Bridges played his part amazingly up to the end.
It is not about triumph of the will. It is about a disgraceful act in handing out feathers. Any such women, and they ARE women who do it are revolting. Decent men ignore the feathers, and the dreadful creatures who present them.
@@peace-nowUnless I was mistaken, 3 of the feathers came from men.
Love Never Dies!! What a Great Movie! Jane Seymore, one of my Favorite Actresses! So Beautiful in this Movie! Costumes & Scenery...just PERFECTION!
Thank You, for Sharing! I Enjoyed It Very Much!!
You're just PERFECTLY superficial and not ashamed to show it either!
Love 💞 was on height from one captain to another captain... it's not definition of love.
great remake of the 1939 version. My mother told me of the movie (original version) 40 years ago and said I would like it. Glad I finally watched it and can agree with her although she passed some 30 years ago.
Very good! Not a fan of Beau Bridges, but he had such a good part that I felt sympathetic. I thought Jane was particularly beautiful and acted very well in this. It is hard to show conflicting emotions, but she did it. Something in it for the girls and the boys. Romance and mortal combat. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you!
Miscast, imho. A British actor would have been appropriate.
@@yousoufkirkwood6289 Definitely miscast. I didnt even like him when I saw this as a kid. Powell or Ward should have got his part obviously..
@@alexc8209 Yank money insisted probably
i had forgotten what wonderful actors Beau Bridges and Jane Seymour are
I have never seen Beau Bridges act so well
omg!!! Fabulous movie !!! Crying buckets !!! Jane Seymoure is the eponymy of grace, high class, manners, femininity, and an outstanding actress. I loved this movie!!!
The opening anniversary dinner scene of the 1930's 4 Feathers movie still cannot be beat
I prefer that version- this a bit slushy for me! Thanks for the upload though, to SuperBamBamx.
Totally agree!
@@wendischofield352 That Version (1939) is here: th-cam.com/video/ukpcHG5h528/w-d-xo.html
it felt good to watch this movie again after all these years.
Brilliant film!
Classical at its best!
Jane Seymour is so young and beautiful !
many thanks for posting this film!
It was very pleasant discovery.
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I have never seen this! It was a wonderful movie...thanks so much for sharing it !
Wonderful movie, I have never seen this movie before, great performance from all the cast thank you for sharing.
Wow....i've always wanted to see this version.
How utterly fantastic!
Thanks a million....
I really enjoyed watching that film. Thank you for posting it. I didn't realise that Beau Bridges was so handsome when he was younger.
I wouldn't bother with her again. She was just thinking about her own pride even if he got killed.
Loved it. The only thing that would have made it perfect was if I was in the lead role instead of Beau. Crazy about Jane most of my adult life. Such amazing grace and beauty.
அருமையான திரைப்படம்! இராணுவத்தலைவன் தன் 3 சகோதரர்களை ஆபத்துகளில் இருந்து மீட்டு தான் கோழையல்ல எனக்காட்டுகிறான்.
Thank you for posting this version, the actors were good, but I prefer the previous versions, Beau Bridges did his best , but he is not English enough , not his fault, he did his best
I saw Jane Seymour in London and she is very beautiful and also not a snob. Thanks.
lucky you . Was this during the royal event ?
Thank you so much for this! It is great!!!
a beautiful story well told. acting was good all round and Jane Seymour just wonderful as usual. the desert scenes were exciting and the theme music was moving. very entertaining.
A very underrated movie. Well acted, well written, excellent time period trappings and cinematography. Great plot. Emotions, relationships, combat, self-sacrifice. No wonder they made this movie over and over again. However, I really prefer this version. Beau Bridges is great.
Am I the only one that loves this version over the 1938 film?
@@BenneWillThat version is the best
A wonderful movie for a rainy Sunday. Thank you.
Apparently she didn't love the man, she loved the soldier. She wants to be a soldier's wife.
Correction. WantED to be a soldier's wife. A beautiful story of being willing to acknowledge mistakes, learning from mistakes, courage to change, and forgiveness.
Ft. Leavenworth KS., is also called "The Mother of the Army". It got the nickname because so many young ladies from the town of Leavenworth married young officers stationed there in the 19th and early 20th century. I spent 3 years there and was never without a "date" for official functions, balls, and dances. I even married a local girl from Leavenworth. Truth is often stranger than fiction.
Very nice movie,, relished it. Thanks so much for uploading such a beautiful movie.
Jane Seymore never seems to age! Beautiful as ever then an now!!!
Good movie, I remember seeing it way back when. Nice to see it again.
"No," said Jack, "I didn't see him." And he didn't lie. Such pathos.
That's right. Very subtle lie that could have ruined so many lives.
An entertaining, well-made film, with a haunting soundtrack, and an insight into the mores and mentality of the Victorian era when men were prepared to risk their lives for the sake of the British Empire. I was particularly impressed by Harry Andrews' performance at the end of the film when, as Beau Bridges' father, he finally showed some sentiment towards his son.
Excellent Comment & Remarks about Harry Andrew's, The General. The only thing I will Add. Is that when He Hears Harry Admit, too turning Down the Captaincy. And Also Stating that His Children Would Not Be Born To A Soldier!! That's when The General's Will & Stoic ReSolve, Desolve. He Turns too Face His Son. And He Can't hold back His Tears, of Sorrow, & Apparent Relief.
For At that Moment He is Admitting
That He Still Grieves? Like His Son Harry. Does for His Deceased Mother.
Who was His Lost Wife. As well as His True Love ❤️❤️❤️. To irmalaura2010 diamantine. I Hope we agree Here on Our Views.
Excellent casting, sets, script, and overall performance. Thank you
Thank you for posting. I see from the comments I must see the original and do some worthwhile reading. ( They need to share a tiny bit of water with those Horses!)
It took so much courage to show others your essence it's not wearing a uniform but perhaps you can still save a life or two as any other soldier. It'd wouldn't make sense to wear the colors if you don't resonate with that life style.. My favorite highlight is when he sakes hands with his dad, and throws last feather away.. Love finds some people busy but then it always leads you to the right place or at least in this film does!
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A beautiful version of an often told tale. An Iconic story worth retelling in the Greek tradition. Major changes in the story line work well here. I do prefer the one with Ralph Richardson as Jack but this one is a real corker.
There is 4 versions of this. The original with Ralph Richardson. There is a version from the 1950's called "Storm over the Nile". This version and the the one with the late Heath Ledger.
This is the fifth of six versions actually called "The Four Feathers". 1915, 1921. 1929, 1939, 1978, 2002. The one with Ralph Richardson was 1939.
Apparently this version follows the original novel almost exactly
Love the theme music (very pretty). Not exceptional acting, but love Beau, especially that young. Jane Seymour is beautiful as always, Robert Powell (Jack) is my favorite in this film, as he played Jesus in "Jesus of Nazareth", which is an extraordinary film... and his VERY best... and my most beloved. He was exceptional as Jesus. So good to see him.
MY 4TH TIME AROUND SEEING THIS GREAT MOVIE. i JUST RECOGNIZED ROBERT POWELL, Jesus of Nazareth fame, the best Jesus movie ever. Robert played Jesus.
Simon Ward was also fantastic in this. He was also superb in other war movies set against colonial conflicts such as "Zulu Dawn" and "Young Winston".
I just watched Four Feathers loved it. Also watched the remake with Heath ledger loved it also 👏👏
Check out "Storm over the Nile" which is also a very good version. Christopher Lee has a small part in this version. Happy New Year.
The footage of the troops marching through town as the regiment leaves is from the 1939 movie of the same name. Actually, there is quite a bit of footage from that movie in this one.
Simply love the period costumes, homes & furnishings!
I love the architecture of chronic houses tall roofs,big library repertoire of books..... and all that stuff...got to learn alot out of such movies 👍
Back then when men were ought to be the men of dignity and honor with good manners and respect for the God and their country. No weed-smoking, lazyness, disgusting use of language, complaining about everything nor disrespecting their parents. And I say this as a millenial. God save the Queen!
Alex Klatt I call them antique roadshow movies
The opening scene was filmed (I believe) in Littlecote House in Berkshire, using the original 17th-century furnishings.
The 1939 Korda version is the real champ. Fabulous Rozsa music and brilliant, artistic production. "Feathers" needed no redo.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
If you are a Jane Seymour fan, I HIGHLY recommend Somewhere in Time with Christopher Reeve. He is wonderful. SHE looks magnificent, and fits well into the early 1900s look. Time travel movie....Your GF/Wife will Love it. And u too...
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I agree, she is marvellous in Somewhere in Time. He is also great. Haunting romantic story.
I love the tagline: "Beyond fantasy. Beyond obsession. Beyond time itself, he will find her."
Totally agree Bugs Buggy. Somewhere in Time is one of the best romantic films ever made.
The music score for "Somewhere in Time" is breath taking. Well acted.
You might like watching The Two Lives Of Jenny Logan starring Lindsey Wagoner who played The Bionic Woman. It's a well storied period drama also a time travel movie.
I had found this at our library a while back and watched it, believe it or not!
I haven't watched a movie for a while, am glad I've found a magnificent story.. very noble and ennobling. Thank you so much for sharing this very inspiring film.
I don't really find it noble at all. After my grandmother told me the story of giving her fiancé a white feather before WW1, like so many women did, and him not coming back, it is all too tragic to be noble. She eventually married a man 10 years older than her after the war.
The WW1 white feather campaign, championed by the suffragettes, is what killed off the feminist movement, at least in the UK, until that generation started to die off in the 1960s.
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Thank you for uploading this for us to see. It was supposed to be a good movie and I did enjoy parts of it. I enjoy watching old movies and seeing what passes for manners and good breeding at different times and in different branches of society.
Very lovely war and romantic movie, thank you for sharing this lovely movie.
I have seen at least 3 versions of this movie.
They are all worth watching.
the definitive version of this film classic, even more than the 2 cinematic versions; the ending is worthy of a jane austen novel
Hard not to shed a tear at the end. Great movie.
Pretty good version but there are a few elements I miss from the 1939 classic.
1 - The Aubrey C. Smith character (Ethne's father) who cut Harry dead when he de-enlisted. Harry later redeemed Ethne's feather by debunking her father's favourite war story.
2 - By revealing himself to the blind Durrance, it ruled out the excellent 39 scene where Durrance is telling the story of the curious fellow who rescued him and then tried to rob him; pulling out a wallet from which his feather falls.
3 - In the 39 version, Harry himself realizes that Ethne should also give him a feather and suggests it.
Thanks for the upload regardless.
The third version with Heath Ledger changes even more, but I found it very good. I think all three have strong scenes not in the others.
To all the haters, please keep in mind this was a made for TV movie and did well with what they had. I think it's better than the 2002 version.
Magnificent movie! Magnificent acting! Magnificent writing! The actors personally? Well three out of four isn't bad!😂
Yes, Jane Seymour is a beauty in this film. I was looking to watch the old B&W version of this movie - I think I prefer it. The Harry Faversham character is more believable in the older version. I never read the book, it's probably the best of all versions ;-) Thanks for uploading this for all of us to enjoy!
The princess of Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger? 👁️🐯
The book is very good, and an easy read for something written so long ago.
aceshandler. There is no black and white version of this film.
this is my favorite version of this movie its fabulous.Jane Seymour is amazing as usual,and the music I sure wish allyen fergusons music was easy to get.The music janes playing at the piano throughout the movie is awesome.thanks for uploading SuperBamBamx.
Thank you so much for posting this ❤️
Enjoyable film, but the 1939 original still ranks the absolute best .
How many parents want to relive their lives thru their children and the children are so unhappy, angry, and resentful. Then the parents don’t understand what’s the matter… only that a child should have choice over their own life’s course.
Another great old movie, with real feelings and adventure, Beautiful
Still watching in 2023. Great movie!
Excellent movie. Thank you for sharing it with us. :)
The British era was black era , they killed innocent peoples
Thanks for sharing this oldie
Explendic movie and so romantic !! thank you for sharing it.
I have much to say about this but too long. So all i say a truly great movie that taught me much but also speaks volumes of Justice, Truth, Integrity, Honesty, Hope, Love & Mercy so much so to point of puting one's life on the line for God, family & friends even while being rejected by one's fiance is a true self-giving, i am not going to say a hero but a TRUE MAN i would look up to!!! GOD BE PRAISE!!! ❤
Dear Anne,this film has nothing to do with religion,dont bring that into it,this film is about peaceful retribution in a time of an armed insurrection,this film is about the spirit of a human being,it will naturally promote derision between cowardice and self awareness,why do you think this film has stayed in the mind,please wake up.
What year??
Robert Powell ❤️❤️
Old ones the best Jane Seymour, Simon ward and Robert Powell haven't seen or heard of him for ages
Jane Seymour Is Absolutely Stunning!!!
Thanks so much for this upload. excellent movie!
IT IS WONDERFUL, GRIPPING AND ROMANTIC...Not one foul word or torrid scene. EXCELLENT!
Right on Ashley, foul language and porn are not necessary ingredients for a movie to be entertaining..
Thomas Nixon Is it possible for you to get your message across without talking trash Christians? Such hatred and anger! He died so that you may have a life. and in abundance, so chill out!
Very good movie. I enjoyed it. One I will watch again.
Having seen all versions, the 1939 version is by far the best.
I consider this as the best version of the film, "Four feathers". The acting is superb. As I live in a hot country not too far North Africa I can appreciate what these people had to endure. War is stupid and both sides lose, I was born in 1939 and remember WW2 in its final years, When I stayed in England between 1950 and 1970 I used to go to London and all my colleagues did illegal and unsocial activities in which I just refused to participate, and they all called me a coward and a fool. Well, my marriage has lasted over 56 years and I have a good family, All the others are, divorced, dead or separated and living a life on their own, and their children do not want to know them. They all had more money than I ever had, but they do never knew the value of respecting others, I did.
There is no right or wrong they were all good films. The critics have the original as the best one this one third I agree with that having seen them all. But to each his own.
He deserves to be called a hero! What a story!!
Hi Suaad if that is your genuine profile picture you are absolutely gorgeous. Check out the 1939 version of this movie also called "The 4 Feathers". There was a 1950's version called "Storm Over the Nile". A modern version was made in the early 2000's which starred Heath Ledger and Kate Hudson. For historical accuracy check out the movie "Khartoum" which tells the true story of General Gordon starring Charlton Heston which was made in the 1950's. Happy New Year.
@@johnroche7541 thank you for your kind words and movies suggestions. Happy New year to you as well.
Thanks for posting !
I liked this version, thx for the upload.
It is nice classical to watch victoria era .All praise to actress Jane so sticking beautiful.protagonist is not coward as it deemed but peace loving .Triumph of will and happy ending and good sentiment of father who hated his son
Robert Powell - omg I absolutely adore him for the Jesus of Nazareth part - the best of all times!!! Can't wait to see him in this movie
5:59 And there he is, with his magical voice I'll always remember
9:35 Robert Powell again 12:16 , 13:01, 13:08, 15:50
16:51, 28:44, 30:25, 55:11
1:04:30, 1:05:38, 1:06:46, 1:24:58
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Yes yes yes Sorina , the prodigal son scene is my favourite with Robert's sitting down, fabulous
Excellent. Thanks for sharing.
JB looks like Brian Wilson did when he was young. I met him back stage at the Cow Palace in.. 1965 I think. My sister stood in back of him and said (with her hands on her hips) something about him going bald. lol Fifteen year old being cute. He turned around and laughed. That was my sister. Take on the world Anna. Died of breast cancer in 2000. Missing her tonight. I've had it also. It would be an amazing accomplishment of man if a cure could be found. / Thanks Super for sharing this. :)
WELL...I was Very Skeptical at First...But this is a Fantastic Movie!!!! BRAVO
This has been one of my favourite story for most of my life. So much so that I once visited the city of Suakim in the Sudan whilst on a job in Port Sudan. This city is mentioned in an older version of the film staring Ralph Richardson. I finally decided to read the book by A.E.W. Mason. What a shock.... it was one of the worse book I ever read. Thank God for movie writers who made the story more interesting.
This version is very good but I prefered the most recent version with Heath Ledger.
By the way, their hair is really like that as described by Kippling as fuzzy wuzzy.
Yes, there’s three versions of this movie and this is the second one! All stand the test of time.
I am from Sudan 👍
Beautiful story! The ravages of war. The love of life. The defeat of the demons.
Oh yes and the final feather was delivered.Great love story and movie. 🥰💘❤🪶
Made from a totally fictional novel by A E W Mason in 1902, it is possibly the best 1978 movie version, especially with lovely Jane Seymour. The book, 'The Four Feathers' is also an excellent read.
IMDb says: Storyline
In 1882, while his regiment is sent to the Sudan to battle the insurgent Arab tribes, British Lieutenant Faversham resigns his officer's commission in order to remain with his fiancée Ethne in England.His fellow officers and his fiancée brand him a coward and present him with the white feathers of cowardice.Lieutenant Faversham decides to regain his honor by fighting in the Sudan incognito.He travels to the Sudan where he employs various guises to save, one by one, the lives of his former fellow officers who branded him a coward back in England.In his exploits he is aided by Abou Fatma, a young sympathetic Arab. Written by nufs68
insurgent Arab tribes !!! Insurgent to what exactly?!! This is our land and you came to fight us !!!
@@mohammedmustafa715 you are right !