This is a movie that I really would like to get, having seen it on television while growing up but unfortunately not in quite awhile. What makes this movie stick in my head over the years are some very unique scenes.
The orchestra is playing a USO show when the Battle of the Bulge breaks out mid-concert. All is hurly-burly as the musicians are herded onto the bus and evacuated from the town. On the way out, amid explosions and advancing Germans, the bus is routed down a particular road by some 'helpful' MPs. The bus also picks up a couple of 'visitors.' All this sets the stage for a 'battle of wills' between Conductor Heston and the German general later. The music the band plays while practicing for the forced concert, famous orchestra number I could not name for the life of me, makes me think of this movie every time I hear it.
Great scene also, during practice, with one of the German officers watching and then questioning one of the 'visitors' mentioned earlier. Very well paced and interesting.
The orchestra is playing a USO show when the Battle of the Bulge breaks out mid-concert. All is hurly-burly as the musicians are herded onto the bus and evacuated from the town. On the way out, amid explosions and advancing Germans, the bus is routed down a particular road by some 'helpful' MPs. The bus also picks up a couple of 'visitors.' All this sets the stage for a 'battle of wills' between Conductor Heston and the German general later. The music the band plays while practicing for the forced concert, famous orchestra number I could not name for the life of me, makes me think of this movie every time I hear it.
Great scene also, during practice, with one of the German officers watching and then questioning one of the 'visitors' mentioned earlier. Very well paced and interesting.