The Good Fight: The Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War

1984

Documentary

Noel Buckner,Mary Dore,Sam Sills
1h 38m
March 28, 1984 · United States of America

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

Status: Released
Release date: March 28, 1984
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: The National Endowment for the Humanities,Abraham Lincoln Brigade Film Project
Cast: Studs Terkel,Bill Bailey,Ruth Davidow,Colleen Dewhurst,John Houseman
Director: Noel Buckner,Mary Dore,Sam Sills
Writer: Mary Dore,Noel Buckner,Sam Sills
Producer: Mary Dore,Noel Buckner,Sam Sills
Music: Wendy Blackstone,Bernardo Palombo
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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