The BBC showed a pre-restoration pan and scan version of this film in the early 90s - it was a different edit and, to be honest, I thought a better edit. The restoration seems to have cut and re-arranged some scenes to detrimental effect, especially during the desert scenes.
A watched dying person never dies
Is Christopher Lee I bitter victory
Yes, he is. According to IMDB he plays "Sergeant Barney". Sorry I cannot recall details - It's been a long time since I saw the movie.
Nigel Green also appears
The BBC showed a pre-restoration pan and scan version of this film in the early 90s - it was a different edit and, to be honest, I thought a better edit. The restoration seems to have cut and re-arranged some scenes to detrimental effect, especially during the desert scenes.
Resenha sobre o filme: magiadoreal.blogspot.com/2019/02/filme-do-dia-amargo-triunfo-1957.html
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