Yesterday's Enemy (1959)

Name: Yesterday's Enemy
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 1959
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Stanley Baker, Guy Rolfe, Leo McKern, Gordon Jackson, David Oxley

1h 35m United Kingdom

War Drama

Plot

Against the backdrop of the Burma Campaign in World War II, soldiers confront harrowing challenges as they engage the enemy in fierce combat. The narrative delves into the complex moral quandaries these ordinary men encounter, highlighting how the lines between justified military tactics and inhumane violence can easily become obscured. Through its intense portrayal of bravery and resilience, the film invites viewers to reflect on the ethical struggles that arise in the chaos of war, revealing the human cost of conflict.

Cast

Stanley Baker Guy Rolfe Leo McKern Gordon Jackson David Oxley Richard Pasco Philip Ahn Bryan Forbes Wolfe Morris David Lodge Percy Herbert Russell Waters Barry Lowe Burt Kwouk Timothy Bateson