Thank you for showing this beautiful movie. I can see it a hundred times and never tire of seeing it Omar sharif is wonderful and so is Julie Andrews. Omar has the most beautiful,romantic and warm smile. Rest In Peace Omar. Miss you so much.
A very eloquent film....very handsome in the telling...not rushed...just the right pace. Julie Andrews has gorgeous eyes and a soul to match. Omar is a King...polite, cultured and handsome! Thank you for posting this intelligent film.
The great Omar Sharif with gorgeous Julie Andrews... just like a fairy-tale. Fantasy at it's best. True qualities are never lost, they do find their own ways to win our hearts over & over again for decades after decades.❤
The great Julie Andrews with gorgeous Omar Sherif. He slightly reminds me of my late partner of eight years who was better looking, may he rest in peace.
What a gem of a movie!!! Far better than James Bond. The romance between Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif is so touching and subtle, both love each other dearly.....Sharif being so persistent and Andrews so careful. I keep on watching this movie over and over again just to enjoy the romance between Omar and Julie. Thank you for this high resolution upload.
Omar was awesome as a romantic lover boy in a black and white Arabic film called Nahr Al Hob. He and his future wife Faten Hamama made a great pair. He is of Lebanese origin but the accent here doesn’t sound Arab nor Russian
It’s unusual to not have at least one negative comment about a movie. It has earned all of the positive praise. Well worth the time. Thanks so much for the upload.
What a fabulous film, beautifully portrayed. Julie Andrews seems so innocent and beautiful while Omar Sharif must be one of the most handsome actors that ever lived. Even in his later films, as an old man, he still was so handsome and a pure gentleman. A great film, thank you for the upload.
Omar sharif Egyptian actor born in 1932 died in 2015 he married to fatan Hamma famous Egyptian heroine he began his acting career in Egypt 1955 his real name michal dimitri chalhoub he loved his wife have son he divorced her 1974 never remarry again he speaks several languages as Arabic English franch Spanish Greek Italian fluently he died after his former wife died six months later he was suffering from Alzheimer disease he forget his famous films died of heart attack he converted to Islam Lawrence of Arabia 1962 doctor Zhivago 1965 awards Omar sharif won two golden globe third golden globe 1966 for doctor Zhivago award sergi Eisenstein medal by United Nations educational scientific cultural organization UNESCO. Award it’s name for Russian director
Watched it again tonight ... still had me on the edge of my seat. 'Wonder if it will effect my sleep tonight. RIP Omar Sharif. Hope you enjoy several more happy years with your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren (congratulations!) Julie Andrews; wherever you are.
your comment made me watch this movie. you are absolutely right. I regret today's filmmakers lack the ability to produce such movies and the audience lack the capability to appreciate them.
Julie Andrews at her most beautiful, complex plot but subtle enough to follow, the Barbados scenery is amazing, the John Barry score is unforgettable, and the sophistication of Edward's direction of wife and Omar Sharif make this an almost forgotten winner. I saw it as a young person so thank you for posting it. It must be seen on your largest screen to convey its romance.
What a beautiful, elegant, deeply moving film. Both Mr. Sharif and Ms. Andrews are superb. Anthony Quayle gives an excellent performance. Thank you, Retrospective, for this gem!
I came across this by accident. I thought it will be a bore. But was I wrong! Top actors, top script, top scenes, realistic, believable, palpable & extremely exciting. From slow paced, easy & relaxed beginning and builds up as you go along. Very exciting! A must watch. Thank you for this classic & extremely entertaining film. The ending was SPECTACULAR!
I too came across this by accident and I'm grateful that I did. Excellent movie. I thought it was going to be not so great but, like you, I was wrong! Love it!
Assuming that adults are watching and commenting it is amazing that they mix up the on screen and off screen personalities of the stars.They have been very true to the book in their potrayal of their characters,Omar and Julie.There is style,sophistication,refinement and charm displayed with ease and effortlessness which cannot be said of most stars of today.
@@yashodadevi9287 Thank you for posting your question. I didn't understand what you meant so I looked back and saw my Nn, still don't understand why I did that - I've deleted it. I first saw the film about a year ago and loved it. I'm a very amateur singer and when asked whose voice I admire the most, the answer is Julie Andrews. I am very sad the operation ruined her vocal chords and ask myself to this day how does she come to terms with it? Her interview about it made me know she is as sweet as the characters she played; think Mary Poppins 😊. My first childhood crush was Omar Sherrif - I thought him so cool that he lived in the Ritz for a few years but never could master bridge - he was a world champion for a time. The film itself? I was always a sucker for love and I learned about the tamarind seed at the same time. Sorry for the lengthy reply - just wanted to put the record straight. Have a happy Christmas and thanks again 🤶😘
Saw this movie many moons ago - it has stood the test of time. Nicely written - confusing - intriguing and most of all true to the fears felt in those years. I have enjoyed it thoroughly this time once again. What a jewel to find. Thank you!!!!
What a gem. Thank you for posting this incredible elegant masterpiece of “romantic-spy” movie. I think I’ve must have heard before about this movie, but shame on me for not watching this before. A time when ppl truly created elaborated and very well constructed plots. Unfortunately nowadays, Hollywood seems to be plagued for ppl who barely knows how to write to “create” ( mostly borrowing from old movies) scripts that vaguely resembles a plot or storytelling. It’s all about explosions, gore and a LOT of sex, vulgarity and violence.... Watching a movie nowadays its like eating a meal without any salt, pepper and sauce...and mostly without any juicy steak on it. The Tamarind Seed is a testament that a good well written plot with a few great and capable actors can be very charming, suspenseful and very entertaining. Unfortunately 90% that are thrown in the theaters will never get even close to the good flicks of the past, Good thing we still have youtube to dig for some forgotten pearls from the past.
Julie Andrews exudes such uncommon grace, beauty and class. She steals every scene. Unless, of course, Omar Shariff, is playing opposite her. He’s equally captivating. A wonderful movie and superb performances.
A truly magnificent movie. There is not one movie today that I can compare this to. Beautifully and artfully directed by Blake Edwards, a must see for lovers of classic movie making.
I first watched this movie sometime in 1983. I can barely describe the nostalgia I am experiencing. Superb movie and I can never forget the haunting score.
This 1974 romantic espionage drama has ALWAYS captivated me since I first saw it on HBO some 30 years ago. Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif have such *beautiful* romantic (if not intellectual) chemistry in their dialogue scenes.😍❤ Quite a (lesser known) cinematic gem of the mid 70's (heck, I was only a baby during the film's release😁😗)!!
You're most welcome. This romantic spy drama just seems to have several unique ingredients that are missing from most romantic films today. Thanks SO VERY MUCH for the *beautiful* upload!!❤😗🌹
I never understood why this film didn't do better at the box office, it was excellent in every way. I was 16 when it came out, loved it. My mom thought it was bc people wanted her in singing roles again, but to me, she was also an excellent actress, and proves it here.
I remember that too! It wasn't a big hit at all --- can you imagine?! Your mom was probably right, Julie Andrews was a versatile actress but, post-Sound of Music, I think her popularity waned. Or perhaps appeared to; many of us still loved seeing her but Hollywood's style shifted (not for the better) and the executive honchos considered her "irrelevant" or some such nonsense! I thank the person who uploaded this movie; I've wanted to see it for many years and can't wait to finally view it!
I’ll bet this film did well in Britain. Americans were too removed from the Cold War to relate to this. I was in high school when this film came out. We were all about Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Robert Redford, Jack Nicholson, etc., very American films. Cold War intrigue in Europe did not intrigue us at that time. Check out Three Days of the Condor and Chinatown for great American films from the 70’s.
Looking back hardly seems possible but many thought Omar Sharif had gone to seed by the time he made this film. He had changed, older than in Lawrence, greying hair. I just thought he got better and better
Fascinating eyes he has!!. Big fan of him, and loved and all of his movies. RIP Omar Sharif Great movie and clear copy to watch after all these years. So glad I came across it accidently here. Really Thank you Retrospective.
This is one of my favorites. Blake Edward's Julie's husband directed. Love Blake and with all the great actors I can't believe this was not more of a success!
Watched three night in a row, coming on the fourth. Makes me weep. There is a true essence in Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif beyond their profession as actors. True emotion.
I did the same, can’t stop watching it!! I love old movies ONLY and many were great, with REAL classy actors. But there’s something about this movie. Omar Sharif was a charismatic man, and his look….oh my! I can think of a hundred actors who had beautiful eyes. But none of them have this sparkling look. It’s so sober. Clean. No nudity, filth, violence….Just a beautiful romance with 2 great actors.
@@stuartlawsonbeattie1411 I think perhaps that Ima Somwon was trying to point out the difference between technical knowledge and actual content. I dunno. Just saying. I enjoyed this classic very much. Andrews and Sharif were great. As was Anthony Quale. I'd missed it at the theatre and not seen it before.Plus the bonus was the music of the great John Barry.
I came across this by accident. I am so happy I did . What an extraordinary and simple film . No special effects . Superb acting and beautiful narration.
Just finished the movie..for me it was just julie acting ..the dialogue were so well written and masterfully delivered by her.she looks so elegant and graceful.
Dame Julie Andrews is one of the most underrated actresses of our time. The small looks and actions, the inflection and intonation of voice.... all stunning.
And Anthony Quayle was tremendously underrated as well..... He had a knack for playing those type of characters the spies or the officers in the British Army.
Oh My! I loved this movie. It was very good. I enjoyed the way it had no violence and stupid moves. It was well played. I love Omar Sharif and Julie Andrews together in this movie. A good clean film and entertaining. I love spy movies like this. Keeps you wondering who is doing who wrong. I am 57 and I grew up with the clean movie era. I sure miss it today. Thanks for putting this movie on yourtube to watch.
Needless to say that Blake Edwards was a movie director, as a matter of course the beautiful Julie Andrews looks even sophisticated. Julie fans around the world will definitely love this piece, like me. It is more than thankful since it was no chance to watch this movie in Japan. Thank you for uploading!!
What an absolutely brilliant film. The cinematography, the music, the scenery and the Stars, WOW! I actually think Dame Julie Andrews is one of the most attractive, talented and eloquent actress' ever. THe cast were superb but the whole movie hung on every move of her soft and inviting lips. Well done for sharing, thank you.
I admire her too very much . . . but 'eloquent'? She's an actress; she's reading lines, so how can she be praised for being eloquent? Do you mean elegant? She is certainly incredibly elegant. Unless you are referring to her demeanor off camera - but in interviews she always seemed so down to earth and girl-next-door, almost self effacing. Eloquent would be maybe Katherine Hepburn, who was very self-deprecating in the most pointed, socially conscientious way and immensely educated therefore articulate, but never full of airs, very frank, intimidatingly so, and utterly facile in her self expression -- or Jane Fonda, who was extremely influential and clear in her activism. Or Meryl Streep. But Julie Andrews? Like Judy Garland, she just seemed so down to earth and sweet, and rather disarming in her simplicity -- almost studiously plain speaking. Eloquent? Hardly. It would spoil her style.
I like both Omar Sharif & Julie Andrews & saw most of their movies. This is the first time I enjoyed them together. Thank you. (from my home ' The City of Angels, Bangkok ')
Great movie! Thanks for uploading - and NO COMMERCIALS!!! Omar and Julie here might be the most beautiful pair ever.....She was great whether she sang or not....
The romantic version of Bond is 'The Spy Who Loved Me', ignore the film as it bears no relationship to the novel. This film is more like LeCarre's Smiley stories. Particularly 'The Spy Who Came in From The Cold'.
Who can beat Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif. What a pleasure to watch. Smooth, understated acting, a solid story and, of course, the perfect ending. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
What a really Good Film, with a plot line successfully lacing together so many different story facets. As always, Omar Sharif is a rewarding joy. I thought at the beginning that Julie Andrews may have been miscast, but her character demeanor 'dove-tailed' into the plot almost perfectly!! The Russian players were well-cast, too. Nice photography throughout. Thanks Retrospective for the appreciated upload.
Excellent film. Great John Barry score. Omar sharif wonderful an handsome actor. Watch this film many time never get tired of it the story with all it’s twists an turns
Those with a knowkwdge of French shoukd watch Omar's interview given in 1967 from the INA archives.Gives one a glimpse of the person he was and such a treat to watch.Unprentitious,self-critical,honest and curiously untouched and distant from his life as a star a it were he was right to the end.One of the few male stars who has been described as beautiful by his co-stars and fans alike.
@@nairaoganessova6185 Naira,so happy to know that there are others who feel the same way abou Omar ! He was one of a kind ! He gets resurrected every now and the, like the song Omar Sharif by Katrina Lenk or the marvelous article by Adam Badawi in the middle east version of the GQ 2019 under the title Czar of Charisma ! Our dear Omar continues to live on !
I remember very well when this film was filmed here in Barbados as I was able to watch quite a bit of it actually being filmed and was even offered to be one of the back ground figures through the contact of one of my friends but I was too busy at the time raising my two young children and refused the offer. As a Barbadian, it is good to see many beautiful parts of our island on screen. It was also good to see Omar and Julie close up. Not one of the best movies but not boring.
I meant to say;there was another movie 🎥 that I liked,called;Billion Dollar Brain from 1967.This was a spy 🕵️♀️ movie that was based on a book 📕 by;Len Deaton.
An excellent movie! A well written story decorated by the superb performance of Omar sharif and Julie Andrews! The movie keeps you engaged till the end!!!
What an entertaining film, full of twists and turns, great script and top-notch actors all round. I think very few women would have resisted Mr. Sharif's charms as long as Ms. Andrews did in the film!.....
My favorite 'Omar' movie. His great set pieces don't hold a candle to this slow-building, tense story of intrigue and romance. And what a terrific, heartwarming ending! Julie Andrews plays this just right.
What a movie! Interesting still these days. Omar is so charming 😍😍😍, no wonder women could not resist his charm)). He easily can play James Bond, it's puty he was underrated. Julie and Omar both are terrific actors!
I thoroughly enjoyed this film, and I am not generally a Thriller lover, but the suspense was really well-played out and the screenplay was very well written. Thanks for posting it.
Wonderful gripping movie with the fabulous Julie Andrews in a classic Dior wardrobe. Excellent story, screenplay, scenery, and outstanding acting throughout.
I usually watch older movies, but I kept seeing this pop up in my profile, so I finally checked it out and I am so very grateful I did! Thank you so much for uploading this masterpiece....this will be a film l watch more than a few times!
The quality of acting in this movie is excellent from top to bottom. I remembered Omar Sharif as just a pretty face when he was younger, but he did a fine job of acting here. Apart from the occasional sexist remark (appropriate to general attitudes when the movie was made), he was so charming. Also, I must give a special shout-out to Anthony Quayle as Mr. Lauder, who was terrific. Julie Andrews was of course wonderful, as she always is.
Oh please..what "sexist" remarks were those? Just because a movie isnt infected with the feminist garbage that the current culture and movies are plagued with doesn't make it sexist. It just means the 70s were the last period when men and women behaved like they are supposed to... and where women looked like women and actually appreciated and wanted men.. which is not what you see in modern movies with obnoxious, toxic "strong empowered" masculine women who are apparently better than men in everything and relish humiliating and emasculating men, and can never stop repeating how they are "strong" and "independent" and dont want or need men.
Thank you for showing this beautiful movie. I can see it a hundred times and never tire of seeing it Omar sharif is wonderful and so is Julie Andrews. Omar has the most beautiful,romantic and warm smile. Rest In Peace Omar. Miss you so much.
How sweet.
I Love the film are all good❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉
A very eloquent film....very handsome in the telling...not rushed...just the right pace. Julie Andrews has gorgeous eyes and a soul to match. Omar is a King...polite, cultured and handsome! Thank you for posting this intelligent film.
Incredible. Such a wonderful movie with no nudity, no car chases, and only one very modest shooting scene.... True masterpiece.
What is wrong with nudity?
@@geraldmiller5260 Well... nothing. Providing what you want to watch is a film for intelligent humans and not a documentary.
Whenever there is a chase, it's where the director run out of ideas.
@@geraldmiller5260 what prices nudity? 🤔🙏
A nude car chase would have been good.
The great Omar Sharif with gorgeous Julie Andrews... just like a fairy-tale. Fantasy at it's best. True qualities are never lost, they do find their own ways to win our hearts over & over again for decades after decades.❤
The great Julie Andrews with gorgeous Omar Sherif. He slightly reminds me of my late partner of eight years who was better looking, may he rest in peace.
@@NuNugirl May your late partner Rest in Peace dear.
Omar Sharif is such an amazing actor. Wish Hollywood would have used him more.
What a gem of a movie!!! Far better than James Bond. The romance between Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif is so touching and subtle, both love each other dearly.....Sharif being so persistent and Andrews so careful. I keep on watching this movie over and over again just to enjoy the romance between Omar and Julie. Thank you for this high resolution upload.
Most decent of you to give the bloody film away.
A very rare combination
V good acting
V good movie
Omar was awesome as a romantic lover boy in a black and white Arabic film called Nahr Al Hob. He and his future wife Faten Hamama made a great pair. He is of Lebanese origin but the accent here doesn’t sound Arab nor Russian
@@mallutornado how does it sound?
@@elsahilario529 Tough one. Possibly a very tame, neutral Indian accent. Any opinions from others here
It’s unusual to not have at least one negative comment about a movie. It has earned all of the positive praise. Well worth the time. Thanks so much for the upload.
It’s must a greatly ideal film!
What a fabulous film, beautifully portrayed. Julie Andrews seems so innocent and beautiful while Omar Sharif must be one of the most handsome actors that ever lived. Even in his later films, as an old man, he still was so handsome and a pure gentleman. A great film, thank you for the upload.
He was
Yes, I would say that there never was a more beautiful pair of romantic leads than Julie and Omar in this movie
Omar sharif Egyptian actor born in 1932 died in 2015 he married to fatan Hamma famous Egyptian heroine he began his acting career in Egypt 1955 his real name michal dimitri chalhoub he loved his wife have son he divorced her 1974 never remarry again he speaks several languages as Arabic English franch Spanish Greek Italian fluently he died after his former wife died six months later he was suffering from Alzheimer disease he forget his famous films died of heart attack he converted to Islam Lawrence of Arabia 1962 doctor Zhivago 1965 awards Omar sharif won two golden globe third golden globe 1966 for doctor Zhivago award sergi Eisenstein medal by United Nations educational scientific cultural organization UNESCO. Award it’s name for Russian director
@@samueldavidrucker7514 Not as good as Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman... Just saying.
@@banba317 Or Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell or Jeannette MacDonald and Clark Gable....
I met Omar in 1980 in the Caraïbes
He was on vacation with his entourage and stayed in our hotel
Handsome guy and very polite.
انه رجل مصري عربي ومعروف بتواضعه بين المصريين
@@Yassffsakr-g1k he slapped a woman fan for asking for a picture
Watched it again tonight ... still had me on the edge of my seat. 'Wonder if it will effect my sleep tonight. RIP Omar Sharif. Hope you enjoy several more happy years with your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren (congratulations!) Julie Andrews; wherever you are.
your comment made me watch this movie. you are absolutely right. I regret today's filmmakers lack the ability to produce such movies and the audience lack the capability to appreciate them.
Omar sharif is died 😢
Pretty amazing how Blake Edwards could direct drama, comedy, musical and now thrillers throughout his long career. An all-round director.
He was Julie Andrews' husband, right?
@@llee8325 Yes!
And could write as well!
and be Julie Andrews husband
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Amazing, both of them super stars. We don’t have anything so beautiful these days!!!
@@godisall2883 all that??...oouuhhhh...
Who's we?
I love this movie. I can’t believe I have never seen it. I love Omar and Julie. She is so versatile.
Thank you so much for this film.
Omar Sharif is one of the most handsome actors of his time--of any time. Great movie.
He's very appealing the way he behaves but his actual face is dog
Julie Andrews at her most beautiful, complex plot but subtle enough to follow, the Barbados scenery is amazing, the John Barry score is unforgettable, and the sophistication of Edward's direction of wife and Omar Sharif make this an almost forgotten winner. I saw it as a young person so thank you for posting it. It must be seen on your largest screen to convey its romance.
I think they could have cast a better actress.
@@jocoder-williams4306 I thought so too the first time I saw it, but repeated watches changed my mind. Love her in this film!
@@luang1975 Yes, I thought she was good, as was he, but he was too old to be a romantic lead with a much younger actress.
@@barbarapaige4587 she was 3 yrs younger than him
@@rpp4150 just looked Omar up in Wikipedia’s - they say he was born 1932; Julie was born 1940 😊
What a beautiful, elegant, deeply moving film. Both Mr. Sharif and Ms. Andrews are superb. Anthony Quayle gives an excellent performance. Thank you, Retrospective, for this gem!
Absolutely, Quayle’s cockney (i think) accent really impressed me!
RIP Blake Edwards, love your work , it's so fresh and entertaining even after all these years.
Indeed. recently saw him and his wife in an interview just about the time of the movie. There is a lot of him in the character.
I came across this by accident. I thought it will be a bore. But was I wrong! Top actors, top script, top scenes, realistic, believable, palpable & extremely exciting. From slow paced, easy & relaxed beginning and builds up as you go along. Very exciting! A must watch. Thank you for this classic & extremely entertaining film. The ending was SPECTACULAR!
I too came across this by accident and I'm grateful that I did. Excellent movie. I thought it was going to be not so great but, like you, I was wrong! Love it!
Thanks it's was you're comment that convinced me to watch.....
Watching now
Watching ! Me too🎥
Assuming that adults are watching and commenting it is amazing that they mix up the on screen and off screen personalities of the stars.They have been very true to the book in their potrayal of their characters,Omar and Julie.There is style,sophistication,refinement and charm displayed with ease and effortlessness which cannot be said of most stars of today.
@@maryearll3359 don't you agree with her
Why not
@@yashodadevi9287 Thank you for posting your question. I didn't understand what you meant so I looked back and saw my Nn, still don't understand why I did that - I've deleted it. I first saw the film about a year ago and loved it. I'm a very amateur singer and when asked whose voice I admire the most, the answer is Julie Andrews. I am very sad the operation ruined her vocal chords and ask myself to this day how does she come to terms with it? Her interview about it made me know she is as sweet as the characters she played; think Mary Poppins 😊. My first childhood crush was Omar Sherrif - I thought him so cool that he lived in the Ritz for a few years but never could master bridge - he was a world champion for a time. The film itself? I was always a sucker for love and I learned about the tamarind seed at the same time. Sorry for the lengthy reply - just wanted to put the record straight. Have a happy Christmas and thanks again 🤶😘
@@maryearll3359 😊
Merry christmas
One of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen
Such amazing acting by two iconic actress and actors ❤
Thank you for making me want to watch the movie, but not giving away the whole plot.😊💐
Saw this movie many moons ago - it has stood the test of time. Nicely written - confusing - intriguing and most of all true to the fears felt in those years. I have enjoyed it thoroughly this time once again. What a jewel to find. Thank you!!!!
Glad you liked it! We've got more classic films on the way so stay tuned!
Hello😉
@@RetrospectiveMovies KEEPEM COMING ! ANTHING WITH THE GREAT ALAN MOWBRAY HE WAS MY LATE MOMS UNCLE SHE NAMED ME AFTER THAT GREAT STAR
Loved this! Thank you. And Omar Sharif was such a beautiful man.
What a gem. Thank you for posting this incredible elegant masterpiece of “romantic-spy” movie.
I think I’ve must have heard before about this movie, but shame on me for not watching this before. A time when ppl truly created elaborated and very well constructed plots. Unfortunately nowadays, Hollywood seems to be plagued for ppl who barely knows how to write to “create” ( mostly borrowing from old movies) scripts that vaguely resembles a plot or storytelling. It’s all about explosions, gore and a LOT of sex, vulgarity and violence....
Watching a movie nowadays its like eating a meal without any salt, pepper and sauce...and mostly without any juicy steak on it.
The Tamarind Seed is a testament that a good well written plot with a few great and capable actors can be very charming, suspenseful and very entertaining. Unfortunately 90% that are thrown in the theaters will never get even close to the good flicks of the past,
Good thing we still have youtube to dig for some forgotten pearls from the past.
That’s about all it’s good for
A very different role for Julie Andrews. Absolutely loved it ! Great pairing with Mr.Sharif.
Julie Andrews exudes such uncommon grace, beauty and class. She steals every scene. Unless, of course, Omar Shariff, is playing opposite her. He’s equally captivating. A wonderful movie and superb performances.
A truly magnificent movie. There is not one movie today that I can compare this to. Beautifully and artfully directed by Blake Edwards, a must see for lovers of classic movie making.
Nice and sensitive review. Agree.
True
A joy to watch. These were real movies, and real movie stars.
An under-rated classic. Realistic and deeply moving.
Agreed! An under-rated classic. Love this movie!!!
I did not expect the end to be this, but it is so wonderful. Praise and thank the Lord!
Agreed!
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@@JBiggsofWSNC ooo
I first watched this movie sometime in 1983. I can barely describe the nostalgia I am experiencing. Superb movie and I can never forget the haunting score.
The great John Barry composed the theme music. He received five Academy Awards for his film scores. What a talent!
A true classic.. Tamarind seed is a real masterpiece.. No question coz the director is the great Blake Edwards
Thanks for your kind response ❤❤❤
This 1974 romantic espionage drama has ALWAYS captivated me since I first saw it on HBO some 30 years ago. Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif have such *beautiful* romantic (if not intellectual) chemistry in their dialogue scenes.😍❤ Quite a (lesser known) cinematic gem of the mid 70's (heck, I was only a baby during the film's release😁😗)!!
Thanks for this insight Cassandra, always great to hear how our viewers first encountered these gems.
You're most welcome. This romantic spy drama just seems to have several unique ingredients that are missing from most romantic films today. Thanks SO VERY MUCH for the *beautiful* upload!!❤😗🌹
Thank you very much for uploading this, this is a hidden gem. I love old movies and this is definitely a great addition
She never got much schooling.
@@RetrospectiveMovies you don't have 1974's After the Fall, with Brooke Shields right?
I never understood why this film didn't do better at the box office, it was excellent in every way. I was 16 when it came out, loved it. My mom thought it was bc people wanted her in singing roles again, but to me, she was also an excellent actress, and proves it here.
I remember that too! It wasn't a big hit at all --- can you imagine?! Your mom was probably right, Julie Andrews was a versatile actress but, post-Sound of Music, I think her popularity waned. Or perhaps appeared to; many of us still loved seeing her but Hollywood's style shifted (not for the better) and the executive honchos considered her "irrelevant" or some such nonsense! I thank the person who uploaded this movie; I've wanted to see it for many years and can't wait to finally view it!
I’ll bet this film did well in Britain. Americans were too removed from the Cold War to relate to this. I was in high school when this film came out. We were all about Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Robert Redford, Jack Nicholson, etc., very American films. Cold War intrigue in Europe did not intrigue us at that time. Check out Three Days of the Condor and Chinatown for great American films from the 70’s.
Looking back hardly seems possible but many thought Omar Sharif had gone to seed by the time he made this film. He had changed, older than in Lawrence, greying hair. I just thought he got better and better
Actually intellectual people are very much rare in our society
It's because people expected her to fly so like James Bond spy with an umbrella instead of jet pack. That's what I was waiting for.
Fascinating eyes he has!!. Big fan of him, and loved and all of his movies. RIP Omar Sharif
Great movie and clear copy to watch after all these years. So glad I came across it accidently here.
Really Thank you Retrospective.
Julie's profile is soooo recognizable, amazingly beautifull!
I love it. Especially her little nose! 😭💙💙💙
Especially at the end
That was really interesting. I might watch it again. Easy to see why Omar was such a huge star. Julie was exquisite.
Omar shariff was a great actor. May his soul rest in peace.
This is one of my favorites. Blake Edward's Julie's husband directed. Love Blake and with all the great actors I can't believe this was not more of a success!
Julie was miscast and was very boring.
No she wasn't. She was great.
A great movie.. Julie Andrews is magnificent and oh my. Omar Sharif.. Whew...
Blake Edwards did an awesome job!
Teresa... I'm a long standing heterosexual male but Omar... whew !
One of my favorite with both.
Watched three night in a row, coming on the fourth. Makes me weep. There is a true essence in Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif beyond their profession as actors. True emotion.
it was a movie, make-believe, not real, pretend, ACTING.
I did the same, can’t stop watching it!!
I love old movies ONLY and many were great, with REAL classy actors.
But there’s something about this movie.
Omar Sharif was a charismatic man, and his look….oh my! I can think of a hundred actors who had beautiful eyes. But none of them have this sparkling look.
It’s so sober. Clean. No nudity, filth, violence….Just a beautiful romance with 2 great actors.
@@Blandinemaxno, you are mistaken. He is acting and nothing wrong with it
One of the best romantic movies from the seventies. It's a real masterpiece!
And the husband was the director😅
Wonderful and very enjoyable movie.
Two of my all-time favorite actors, Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif.
Highly recommended movie, watch it.
hi from Alexandria Egypt, never knew Omar acted in a British film , the beauty of the British actress is breathtaking . thank you for sharing : )
His hometown
Dr zhivago was a British film, made by David Lean.
They don't make movies like this anymore. Never seen it before, what a treat!
No you are right
Movie making has improved
But the movies are shyte
Thank god they dont!
@@imasomwon1982 what a stupid comment to make, modern movies are rubbish, I agree but where do you find movie making has improved???????
@@stuartlawsonbeattie1411 I think perhaps that Ima Somwon was trying to point out the difference between technical knowledge and actual content. I dunno. Just saying. I enjoyed this classic very much. Andrews and Sharif were great. As was Anthony Quale. I'd missed it at the theatre and not seen it before.Plus the bonus was the music of the great John Barry.
This was a Mega Hit
I saw this movie when I was 10 years old and loved it. Thanks for uploading. they don't make 'em like this any more!
I saw this movie years and years ago. Now at 70 memories come flooding back to special moments in time. Thank you!
Mrs July Andrews have not changed so much with years she keeps her charm now a days!
Back when movies were moving.
Actors knew their trade.
And screenplays were though out.
Wonderful!
I came across this by accident. I am so happy I did . What an extraordinary and simple film . No special effects . Superb acting and beautiful narration.
Just finished the movie..for me it was just julie acting ..the dialogue were so well written and masterfully delivered by her.she looks so elegant and graceful.
Maybe that’s because her husband wrote & directed the movie for her!
What a great movie, so engrossing but so quiet, I loved it .
Dame Julie Andrews is one of the most underrated actresses of our time. The small looks and actions, the inflection and intonation of voice.... all stunning.
hardly underrated. a huge star.
@@harmoniabalanza For singing, though. Not for acting.
Mary Poppins was an acting role, with some singing in it. She excelled at both during her working life.
Omar's eyes..told a beautiful strory..yet I see sorrow in them to. Both great Actor's..love this movie💓
And Anthony Quayle was tremendously underrated as well..... He had a knack for playing those type of characters the spies or the officers in the British Army.
Oh My! I loved this movie. It was very good. I enjoyed the way it had no violence and stupid moves. It was well played. I love Omar Sharif and Julie Andrews together in this movie. A good clean film and entertaining. I love spy movies like this. Keeps you wondering who is doing who wrong. I am 57 and I grew up with the clean movie era. I sure miss it today. Thanks for putting this movie on yourtube to watch.
Needless to say that Blake Edwards was a movie director, as a matter of course the beautiful Julie Andrews looks even sophisticated.
Julie fans around the world will definitely love this piece, like me.
It is more than thankful since it was no chance to watch this movie in Japan.
Thank you for uploading!!
No matter how many times I watch this film I never get tired of it.
Me too! Always loved this film...
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Whatever you think of the film itself, let's have a hand for another magnificent and under-appreciated score from the one and only Mr John Barry...
BringMe Knitting. You better know it!😄😄
Ha! And I called it. Seems if I really enjoy a film score....it usually turns out to be John Barry's! ;-)
The score is a standout for sure. Its the main character for the montage like central scene of escaping to Barbados.
Many times the music makes the movie for me.
What a classic. Great acting and music. No nudity and violence yet suspenseful. I love watching these gems from the 70s.
I had been wanting to watch this for a while. Thankyou for this. Glad to see the happy ending. I miss the 70s.I wish we could turn back time.
Saw this in the theatre in 1974. Enjoyed it then and here it is again. Even better the second time around. Thank you.
Amazing, the incomparable Julie Andrews is a timeless beauty
Omar and julie together extant dr zhivago1965 and sond of music to great 👍actors tamarend seed thence black edwards
A beautiful movie from the 70s. Thank you 😊
What an absolutely brilliant film.
The cinematography, the music, the scenery and the Stars, WOW!
I actually think Dame Julie Andrews is one of the most attractive, talented and eloquent actress' ever.
THe cast were superb but the whole movie hung on every move of her soft and inviting lips.
Well done for sharing, thank you.
I admire her too very much . . . but 'eloquent'? She's an actress; she's reading lines, so how can she be praised for being eloquent? Do you mean elegant? She is certainly incredibly elegant.
Unless you are referring to her demeanor off camera - but in interviews she always seemed so down to earth and girl-next-door, almost self effacing. Eloquent would be maybe Katherine Hepburn, who was very self-deprecating in the most pointed, socially conscientious way and immensely educated therefore articulate, but never full of airs, very frank, intimidatingly so, and utterly facile in her self expression -- or Jane Fonda, who was extremely influential and clear in her activism. Or Meryl Streep. But Julie Andrews? Like Judy Garland, she just seemed so down to earth and sweet, and rather disarming in her simplicity -- almost studiously plain speaking. Eloquent? Hardly. It would spoil her style.
Helen Lauer .
I AGREE... my most fav actress ever 👍
I enjoyed watching a good movie after a long time.Julie Andrews and Omar Sheriff acted so well tks
I enjoyed watching the movie.Julie Andrews and Omar Sheriff ate my favourite actors
Thanks. One of Blake Edwards' best films. Looks great in HD. Cheers.
He always did her films
Love excetera excetera
Oh she wasn't in the King and i
I like both Omar Sharif & Julie Andrews & saw most of their movies. This is the first time I enjoyed them together. Thank you. (from my home ' The City of Angels, Bangkok ')
One of my all time favorites. Omar Sharif is brilliant and so realistic
Great movie! Thanks for uploading - and NO COMMERCIALS!!! Omar and Julie here might be the most beautiful pair ever.....She was great whether she sang or not....
This is the romantic version of Bond! It's always nice when two lovers have a secret or code that only two of them understand..😒
The romantic version of Bond is 'The Spy Who Loved Me', ignore the film as it bears no relationship to the novel.
This film is more like LeCarre's Smiley stories. Particularly 'The Spy Who Came in From The Cold'.
Привет!😀😀😀
Who can beat Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif. What a pleasure to watch. Smooth, understated acting, a solid story and, of course, the perfect ending. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
All Blake Edwards films are good. His lovely wife, Andrews, also elevates anything she's in.
She was so proud ou f being married to him. She is elated when people praise his work.
One of the best espionage thrillers I've ever seen. Much better than any 007 movie.
This was Excellent ... Something about the 1970's, My Favorite Decade of Film Making * Loved It.
This is a classic. Gteat plot till the end; smart dialogs; beautifully acted!
What a really Good Film, with a plot line successfully lacing together so many different story facets. As always, Omar Sharif is a rewarding joy. I thought at the beginning that Julie Andrews may have been miscast, but her character demeanor 'dove-tailed' into the plot almost perfectly!! The Russian players were well-cast, too. Nice photography throughout. Thanks Retrospective for the appreciated upload.
Brilliant. Absolutely the best. Want to watch it again❤🙏🏻🙌❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I loved that movie! Thank you so much! I turned 10 in 1974 so that was a bit mature for me. I love movies from the 70s, thanks again!
What a wonderful movie. The music is so touching.
I really enjoyed this. A classic spy, love and mystery.
Wow!This is so intense!You wouldn't want to take a break even if it's too long.
I mean Omar Sharif & Julie Andrews? Who does that? But it was perfect! Gorgeous time capsule.
Excellent film. Great John Barry score. Omar sharif wonderful an handsome actor. Watch this film many time never get tired of it the story with all it’s twists an turns
Those with a knowkwdge of French shoukd watch Omar's interview given in 1967 from the INA archives.Gives one a glimpse of the person he was and such a treat to watch.Unprentitious,self-critical,honest and curiously untouched and distant from his life as a star a it were he was right to the end.One of the few male stars who has been described as beautiful by his co-stars and fans alike.
Swarnalatha Subramaniam
Exactly right! People who knew him said that he was a very kind and nice man. I love him in all his films.
@@nairaoganessova6185 Naira,so happy to know that there are others who feel the same way abou Omar ! He was one of a kind ! He gets resurrected every now and the, like the song Omar Sharif by Katrina Lenk or the marvelous article by Adam Badawi in the middle east version of the GQ 2019 under the title Czar of Charisma ! Our dear Omar continues to live on !
It’s a French interview? Those links didn’t work, is there another place to watch the interview?
@@sarahmountstudios3188 Rencontre avec Omar Sharif en 1967 INA Archive .Try this.It should work.
I remember very well when this film was filmed here in Barbados as I was able to watch quite a bit of it actually being filmed and was even offered to be one of the back ground figures through the contact of one of my friends but I was too busy at the time raising my two young children and refused the offer.
As a Barbadian, it is good to see many beautiful parts of our island on screen. It was also good to see Omar and Julie close up. Not one of the best movies but not boring.
I wonder if that tamarind seed is still in the Bridgetown Museum.
Nice story to hear.
Bless you!
I meant to say;there was another movie 🎥 that I liked,called;Billion Dollar Brain from 1967.This was a spy 🕵️♀️ movie that was based on a book 📕 by;Len Deaton.
An excellent movie! A well written story decorated by the superb performance of Omar sharif and Julie Andrews! The movie keeps you engaged till the end!!!
What an entertaining film, full of twists and turns, great script and top-notch actors all round. I think very few women would have resisted Mr. Sharif's charms as long as Ms. Andrews did in the film!.....
Magnificent film, I felt like I was at the cinema in the 1970s :-) thanks!
I have never seen it before. great film
I love this movie. Beautiful. Love both of them. Xxxxxxxx
Hello Janette,
How are you doing ?
Oh my! I've heard of this film for decades. Just watched it and was captivated!
This movie was as wonderful this time seeing it as it was in the theatre. Wish more movies made such as this one.
My favorite 'Omar' movie. His great set pieces don't hold a candle to this slow-building, tense story of intrigue and romance. And what a terrific, heartwarming ending! Julie Andrews plays this just right.
The 70s colour, absolutely superb. Clear and bright.
What a movie! Interesting still these days. Omar is so charming 😍😍😍, no wonder women could not resist his charm)). He easily can play James Bond, it's puty he was underrated. Julie and Omar both are terrific actors!
One of the masterpieces combining love and espionage in the cinema history, Omar Sharif and Julie Andrew were just incredible !
Intriguing movie, thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Wonderful cast. Love Julie Andrews.
RIVETING! WOW.BREATHTAKING. A MASTERPIECE...THANK YOU FOR DOWNLOADING.
Thank you for posting this... saw this a long time ago and loved it. Great that I can see it again!
Great movie. Didn't realize how really handsome Mr Sharif was and how charming.
He was so handsome
I thoroughly enjoyed this film, and I am not generally a Thriller lover, but the suspense was really well-played out and the screenplay was very well written. Thanks for posting it.
Wonderful gripping movie with the fabulous Julie Andrews in a classic Dior wardrobe. Excellent story, screenplay, scenery, and outstanding acting throughout.
I usually watch older movies, but I kept seeing this pop up in my profile, so I finally checked it out and I am so very grateful I did!
Thank you so much for uploading this masterpiece....this will be a film l watch more than a few times!
The quality of acting in this movie is excellent from top to bottom. I remembered Omar Sharif as just a pretty face when he was younger, but he did a fine job of acting here. Apart from the occasional sexist remark (appropriate to general attitudes when the movie was made), he was so charming. Also, I must give a special shout-out to Anthony Quayle as Mr. Lauder, who was terrific.
Julie Andrews was of course wonderful, as she always is.
Oh please..what "sexist" remarks were those? Just because a movie isnt infected with the feminist garbage that the current culture and movies are plagued with doesn't make it sexist. It just means the 70s were the last period when men and women behaved like they are supposed to... and where women looked like women and actually appreciated and wanted men.. which is not what you see in modern movies with obnoxious, toxic "strong empowered" masculine women who are apparently better than men in everything and relish humiliating and emasculating men, and can never stop repeating how they are "strong" and "independent" and dont want or need men.
Thank you for this exceptionally high quality upload!
You're welcome! We're glad you're enjoying the film!