In this episode we examine the Sidney Lumet classic ‘The Hill’ which sees standout performances from a brilliant cast of character actors and the late, great Sean Connery. The film follows a group of British Army prisoners who are pushed to their breaking point in a military prison under the baking desert sun.
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Contents:
Introduction – 0:00
Plot Low Dow – 01:20
The Hill Itself – 08:00
The Glass House & Military Punishment – 16:00
Connery’s Anti-Hero – 18:00
Connery vs the RSM – 20:00
The Cast – 24:05
Death in the Cell – 27:00
The Mutiny & the RSM’s Speech – 33:20
Ossie Davis Steals the Show – 37:20
The RSM Looses Control – 40:30
Defeat from the Jaws of Victory – 45:00
Connery’s Performance – 46:00
Final Thoughts – 49:00
The Armourer’s Bench is a collaborative effort from Vic Tuff and Matthew Moss. We will be bringing you detailed examinations of historic small arms from around the world. We will delve into the history, use and operation of the weapons using videos, blog posts and high resolution images to tell their story.
