Resurrected (1988)

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The first directorial effort of British screenwriter Paul Greengrass, Resurrected is based on a true story that came to light during the Falklands War. David Thewlis plays an Army private who, after being listed as missing and presumed dead, wanders back into camp, a victim of amnesia. The army,… More The first directorial effort of British screenwriter Paul Greengrass, Resurrected is based on a true story that came to light during the Falklands War. David Thewlis plays an Army private who, after being listed as missing and presumed dead, wanders back into camp, a victim of amnesia. The army, embarrassed at the situation and not fully believing the boy's story, downplays Thewlis' return. His British home town had planned to give him a hero's welcome, but a newspaper story has intimated that the boy was a deserter. The general consensus is that it would have been better if Thewlis had really died, thus saving his neighbors from embarrassment. With no one, not even his parents, willing to believe the amnesia story, Thewlis is persona non grata, and to add to his troubles he is severely beaten by several of his former army buddies. An ironic coda caps this unpleasant glimpse at the darker side of human nature. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By: Paul Greengrass
Genres: Drama

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Anthony L

What a great film! Probably my favourite Greengrass film. Thewlis is brilliant - the mood, pace and acting are all great. Proof that you don't need a huge budget to make an excellent film. It should also be noted that the Falklands would have been still very fresh in the minds of… More
What a great film! Probably my favourite Greengrass film. Thewlis is brilliant - the mood, pace and acting are all great. Proof that you don't need a huge budget to make an excellent film. It should also be noted that the Falklands would have been still very fresh in the minds of the public in 1988, so releasing this as a debut was a bold move!

Cast

            David Thewlis as Kevin Deakin

            Tom Bell as Mr. Deakin

            Rita Tushingham as Mrs. Deakin

            Michael Pollitt as Gregory Deakin

            Rudi Davies as Julie

            William Hoyland as Capt. Sinclair

            Ewan Stewart as Cpl. Byker

            Christopher Fulford as Slaven

            Lorraine Ashbourne as Reeva

            Paul Geoffrey as Vicar

            Kenny Ireland as Denzil Clausen

            Gary Mavers as Johnny Fodden

            David O'Hara as Male Nurse

            Chris Sarandon
            
            Mark Wing-Davey as Maj. Dunbar

            John Bowe as Colonel

            Tony Capstick as Photographer

            Alan Cody as Reporter

            Nigel Collins as Prowling Dirty Man

            Steve Coogan as Man at Bonfire

            Chris Gardner as Youth

            Harry Goodier as Barman

            Kyle Gordon as Newsboy

            Peter Gunn as Bonner

            Nigel Hastings as Sergeant

            Trevor Lawson as Old Man

            Willie Liam as Gurkha

            Paul Light as Medical Officer

            David Lonsdale as Hibbert

            Philomena McDonagh as Ileen Clausen

            Parul Sharples as Reporter

            Kevin Shipley as Man Packing

            Bob Danvers Walker as TV Announcer
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