CRESTVIEW — Fifteen influential films depicting World War II will be examined during a Nov. 4 lecture at the Crestview Public Library.
News Bulletin Arts Editor Brian Hughes will share background stories and behind-the-scenes information about the making of cinematic WWII tales. The lecture begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Crestview Public Library.
Attendees can learn about films ranging from 1957's “The Bridge on the River Kwai” to recent blockbusters, such as “The Monuments Men,” inspired by war adventures from the 1960s.
Through production photos and advertising materials, attendees may remember classic scenes such as:
•Clint Eastwood, Telly Savales and Donald Sutherland staring down a German Tiger tank in “Kelly’s Heroes”
•Steve McQueen outrunning Wehrmacht pursuers on a stolen motorcycle in “The Great Escape”
•Richard Harris enticing Kirk Douglas to join “The Heroes of Telemark”
•George C. Scott’s memorable address to his troops as “Patton.”
Hughes has presented programs about World War II films at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans and at the Crestview library.
Early attendees can enjoy light refreshments and view trailers from classic World War II films. Original advertising posters will be displayed.
WANT TO GO?
WHAT:“The Classic Films of World War II”
WHEN:10:30 a.m. Nov. 4
WHERE:Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Drive
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