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THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP

Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 7:00 PM
Shot in eye-popping Technicolor, The Archers' magnum-opus chronicles the romances and adventurous life that led to the now-bumbling and inept General Candy leading a less-than-enthused British troop during World War II.
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Admission Adult - $14.00
Admission Senior - $12.00
Admission Student - $12.00
Admission Military - $12.00
Admission Child - $10.00

 
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MICHAEL POWELL, EMERIC PRESSBURGER | UK | 1943 | 163 MIN | NR | ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN 

Shot in eye-popping Technicolor, The Archers' magnum-opus chronicles the romances and adventurous life that led to the now-bumbling and inept General Candy leading a less-than-enthused British troop during World War II.

Cast: Anton Walbrook, Deborah Kerr, Roger Livesey, Roland Culver


Part of the Philadelphia Film Society's Director Series - Powell and Pressburger - "The Archers"

The greatest directing duo of all time, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, a.k.a. The Archers, saturate each of their remarkable films with stunning movie magic. Whether in eye-popping technicolor or gorgeous black and white cinematography, the dynamic duo transported us to other worlds and showcased cinema’s endless possibilities.


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Film Info
Event Type:Curated
Director Series - Powell and Pressburger
Release Year:1943
Rating:NR
Production Country:UK
Original Language:ENGLISH
FRENCH
GERMAN
Run Time:163 MIN
Cast/Crew Info
Director:MICHAEL POWELL
EMERIC PRESSBURGER
Cast:Anton Walbrook
Deborah Kerr
Roger Livesey
Roland Culver