The fourth screen version of AEW Mason's rousing adventure is one of the finest films made by the Korda brothers - producer Alexander, director Zoltan and art director Vincent. Everything about it is spot on: the tightly constructed script by RC Sherriff, Lajos Biró and Arthur Wimperis, which tells the tale of disgraced Harry Faversham's quest to redeem himself following accusations of cowardice; the rich colours and evocative location work of cinematographers Georges Périnal, Osmond Borradaile and Jack Cardiff; the perfectly paced editing of William Hornbeck and Henry Cornelius; and the pounding score by Miklos Rozsa. And we've not even begun to extol the virtues of the performances of John Clements, Ralph Richardson and C Aubrey Smith. It's a gem - don't miss it!

A disgraced officer risks his life to help his childhood friends in battle.