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The Good Fight: The Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War
Genres
Documentary
Overview
This documentary examines the experiences of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, using interviews with survivors more than 50 years later. First, the film sets the context with the rise of Fascism. Then, in 1936, Spain's military revolts against the elected government, and the U.S. and Europe agree not to intervene. In response, volunteers snuck past border guards into Spain to fight with the Republicans. The men and women veterans describe the perils of reaching Spain, limited training, responsibilities of command thrust on the very young, deprivations of a soldier's life, lack of matériel, horrible rates of casualties, and ultimate vindication at the end of World War II.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
98 min
Release Date
1984-03-28
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
4.8
Cast
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Studs Terkel
Himself
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