Tuesday, 9 July 2024

Next movie matinee: Crossfire

Our next Movie Matinee will be shown July 16th at 2 p.m. and feature the film classic, Crossfire. The first movie to examine anti-Semitism, a bigoted American soldier meets a Jewish man with violent results. 

Superb performances make this powerful portrayal of Jew-hatred indelible. Nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture of 1947. Stars three Roberts: Mitchum, Young and Ryan. An extraordinary, important film. (English subtitles—1½ hours).

Playing with power

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