Old Hippie Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 There is a movie about an American female doctor who gets caught in Mynmar, anyone know the name? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boring_Man Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Old Hippie said:There is a movie about an American female doctor who gets caught in Mynmar, anyone know the name? Thanks Beyond Rangoon (1995), directed by John Boorman, starring Patricia Arquette. Not that great, IMO, but there's not exactly a plethora of movies about Burma. If you're interested, check out the The Burmese Harp (1956). A Japanese classic about a platoon stuck in Burma during WWII. You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya127 Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 "burmese harp" is a great movie, indeed. Local bay area libraries may have it, i borrowed it at the central one in SF. Beyond Rangoon is your typical do-gooding white female glorification (not sure she is a doctor, just a bleeding heart tourist). Everything is stereotyped about it, then again, the reality in Burma fits some stereotypes. Not a great movie, by anyone's measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Have seen it too long ago to remember but a movie from Boorman can't be too bad. Daring guy that goes into making flicks like "The General" (a great black and white movie about an irish gangster if I recall properly) after he's already become a very popular name. Besides, somehow, some stories I hear about Burma do remind me of the pig rape scene in "Deliverance" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boring_Man Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Slowly, ever so slowly, the mind works. The Purple Plain (1954), starring Gregory Peccary, er, Gregory Peck, is popular with some. Greg is shot down in WWII and must battle the elements to survive. Merrill's Marauders (1962), directed by the legendary Sam Fuller and starring the somewhat legendary Jeff Chandler, follows the famous unit as they battle the elements (again!) and the Japanese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 i think you mean this one from 1995 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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