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The High Bright Sun

1964 · 1h 54m · Adventure, Drama, War · United Kingdom

This story of love and espionage focuses on political turmoil as a small nation struggles to free itself from colonial rule, and one man tries to serve both justice and his own heart.

Directed by
Ralph Thomas
Written by
Ian Stuart Black, Bryan Forbes
Based on the novel by
Ian Stuart Black
Starring
Dirk Bogarde, George Chakiris, Susan Strasberg, Denholm Elliott
6.0Smart score

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