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The Long Sunset (1963)

The Long Sunset poster
Directed by
Colin Dean
Country
Australia
Runtime
1h 05m
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A small group of people gather at an English country house on the eve of World War II. The story follows their quiet preparations and personal reflections as the threat of conflict looms.

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What happens

The Long Sunset is a 1963 Australian television film based on the 1955 play of the same name by R.C. Sheriff. It starred John Bell and was directed by Colin Dean It was recorded live. The play had been filmed by the BBC in 1958. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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