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In 1956 Hungary, a national uprising against Communist rule results in Soviet military occupation. At the Budapest airport, several foreigners anxiously waiting to depart are informed that flights have been canceled, but they will be transported to Vienna by bus. British television representative Hugh Deverill is surprised to find acquaintance Lady Diana Ashmore among the waiting passengers. Diana hopes to keep secret that she is traveling with Hungarian national Paul Kedes, who is hiding a severe wound from a street battle and is traveling under an assumed British identity. Although weak and exhausted, Paul insists that Diana disassociate herself from him in the event that he is detained. As the bus departs Budapest, Diana startles Hugh by confiding that she is divorcing her respected British husband. After the bus passes a Soviet roadblock, Paul faints and Diana rushes to his aid, raising Hugh's suspicions. Further down the road, the bus is halted by a group of Hungarian freedom fighters led by the steely Eva. Allowed to proceed, the bus soon arrives in Mosen, the last Hungarian town before the Austrian border. The officer in charge of the border check point, Major Surov, confiscates the passengers' passports and informs them that they must be individually questioned before being allowed to cross the border. Upon preliminary questioning, Surov is struck by Diana's poise and beauty, and also notes Paul's veiled hostility. At the local hotel, proprietor Csepege welcomes the travelers and, at the major's orders, places the men in quarters apart from the women. Sharing a room with Simon Avron and Teklel Hafouli, Paul collapses into bed with a high fever. Hugh warns Diana that if Paul is wanted by the authorities, Diana's association with him may place all the bus passengers in jeopardy. When the others go downstairs to dine, Diana slips into Paul's room to rebind his wound and Paul begs her not to place herself in danger. Surov attends the group's dinner and notices Diana's late entrance and Paul's absence. When gunfire outside interrupts the meal, Surov wonders why the Hungarians hate the Soviets. After dinner, Surov's impervious demeanor is shaken by the death of young freedom fighter killed just outside the hotel. That night, when Paul falls into a delirium and speaks an unfamiliar language, Simon awakens Hugh to express his and Teklel's fear that Paul is not British. Roused by the murmur of the men's voices, Diana overhears their discussion, then follows Hugh downstairs. Over tea, Diana reveals that Paul is a Hungarian biologist, whom she met and fell in love with in England years earlier. After Diana ended their relationship and married someone else, Paul returned to Hungary where his correspondence to England regarding her prompted government suspicion that he was a spy. Arrested and tortured mercilessly, Paul spent five years in prison and was just released. Still in love with Paul and wracked with guilt for his suffering, Diana is determined to get him out of the country. The following morning at breakfast, Csepege announces new regulations about reporting all Hungarian nationals and surrendering arms. Led by Simon, the men demand that Diana turn Paul over to Surov, but she refuses. When Surov arrives with forms for the passengers to fill out, he notices Paul's continued absence, but no one in the group gives him away. Diana brazenly offers to fill out Paul's form, then later takes it upstairs to him to sign. Surov follows and in a moment alone with Paul, accidentally finds and confiscates his gun. Later when Paul and Diana realize the gun is missing, Paul declares they must leave immediately. Diana asks Csepege how Paul might be smuggled across the border and he directs her to a contact at the fish market. After making the arrangements to escape that night, Diana is picked up by the military police and Surov. Taking Diana to a deserted brewery, Surov shows her Paul's gun and demands to know why Diana has been lying. Diana is startled when Surov admits that although he can arrest Paul, Diana's presence has forced him to hesitate and doubt his previous unquestioning attitude. That evening at dinner, Surov assures the anxious passengers that their trip will likely resume the following day and demands that the occasion be festive. Csepege secretly advises Diana that the escape plan is confirmed, but Diana is detained when Surov drunkenly insists that they dance together. Diana finally flees the dining room, but on her way to join Paul, Surov stops her to apologize for his behavior and to return Paul's gun as a farewell gift. Moments later, Diana joins Paul and a guide in a small boat in the canal. As the boat floats by the guard tower, Surov arrives on horseback and Diana and Paul are caught. Paul struggles to defend Diana, insisting that she is not responsible. Back at the hotel, the remaining passengers are placed under house arrest and several wonder why Diana and Paul did not inform them of their escape. Back at his office, Surov files his report on Paul's arrest, ignoring Diana's emotional pleas to spare Paul. Later, Surov visits Paul in jail and is affected by his courage and humanity despite his bitter experiences. Meanwhile at the hotel, the passengers, led by pregnant American Margie Rhinelander, accuse Diana of instigating their difficulties. Margie declares that everyone has noticed Surov's attraction to Diana and bluntly encourages Diana to take advantage of it to help save them. While riding back to the hotel from the jail, Surov's horse is shot out from under him by Eva hiding in a tree. Distressed, Surov returns to the military headquarters, but is unable to kill his suffering horse. When Diana arrives, Surov bitterly chastises her naïve idealism, then admits that her influence has ruined him. When Diana confesses that she came at the behest of the others, Surov is outraged, then demands that Diana confess that she returns his feelings. Despite sharing a passionate kiss with Surov, Diana departs. Early the next morning, the group, minus Paul, returns to the bus. A few miles away, as the relieved passengers disembark at a small bridge leading to Austria, Surov drives up in a jeep with Paul. Diana rushes to thank Surov, but he assures her that he has acted only to clear his conscience. Moments after Diana and Paul are welcomed to Austria by the border guards, shots ring out as Surov is killed by Eva.

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The following prologue appears in the onscreen credits: "The action of this story takes place between Budapest, the capital of Hungary, and the Austro-Hungarian border, where the film was actually photographed. The time is November, 1956, during the tragic days of the Hungarian uprising." The opening and closing cast credits differ in order. A January 1957 Hollywood Reporter news item states that the idea for The Journey was based on an untitled story by French writer Joseph Kessel. An August 1957 item in the Los Angeles Times reported that Ingrid Bergman would star in the film.        Although the film's credits state, "produced at Wien Film Studios, in Vienna, Austria," news items specify that the film was partially shot at the Rosenhuegel Studio in Vienna. According to a February 1959 Variety article, producer-director Anatole Litvak indicated that the Soviet government had attempted unofficially to pressure the Austrian government to stop the production of The Journey . Litvak also noted that the film had been subject to severe criticism in the Communist press.        The film marked the screen debut of Jason Robards, Jr. (1892-1963), the son of character actor Jason Robards (1892-1963). Although Ron Howard had appeared in an unbilled part in the 1956 Top Pictures' film Frontier Woman , The Journey marked his first credited appearance; he was billed as Ronny Howard. For more information on the origins of the 1956 Hungarian uprising, please refer to the note for Allied Artists' 1958 film, The Beast of Budapest .

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Released in United States Winter February 1959

Ron Howard makes his feature film debut at 5-years old.

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During the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, a group of international travelers tries to get out of Budapest, but are thwarted at every turn by the Soviets. With the airport closed, they decide to flee by bus, but are stopped at the Austrian border by Major Surov (Yul Brynner). He delays them indefinitely, very much interested in British Baroness Diana Ashmore (Deborah Kerr), and little knowing that her lover is a Hungarian freedom fighter (Jason Robards Jr.).

Genre: Drama

Original Language: English

Director: Anatole Litvak

Producer: Anatole Litvak

Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009

Runtime: 2h 5m

Production Co: Alby Pictures

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Deborah Kerr

Diana Ashmore

Yul Brynner

Major Surov

Jason Robards

Robert Morley

Hugh Deverill

E.G. Marshall

Harold Rhinelander

Anne Jackson

Margie Rhinelander

Billy Rhinelander

Flip Rhinelander

Kurt Kasznar

David Kossoff

Simon Avron

Gérard Oury

Teklel Hafouli

Marie Daëms

Françoise Hafouli

Anouk Aimée

Barbara von Nady

Maurice Sarfati

Jacques Fabbry

Siegfried Schürenberg

Von Rachlitz

Maria Urban

Gisela von Rachlitz

Jerry Fujikawa

Donatella Calucci

Dimitri Fedotoff

Anatole Litvak

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The Journey is a 1959 drama film directed by Anatole Litvak, starring Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, and Jason Robards. The film is set in Hungary during the late 1940s, following the end of World War II, and revolves around a group of Western travelers who are trying to cross the country on a train. The passengers are forced to confront the reality of the ongoing war, as well as their own prejudices, fears, and desires.

Kerr plays Diana Ashmore, a British widow who is traveling with her young son after the death of her husband. Brynner plays Major Surov, a Russian officer who is escorting a Hungarian general back to Budapest. Robards plays a cynical American journalist named Hugh Deverill, who is traveling with his photographer girlfriend Joan (played by Eileen Heckart). The other passengers on the train include a wealthy British businessman, an American couple on their honeymoon, and a Hungarian woman traveling with her young daughter.

As the train makes its way across the country, the passengers are confronted with a series of increasingly dangerous situations. They witness the aftermath of a bombing by Soviet forces, and shortly afterward they are ambushed by Hungarian rebels. The rebels, led by the charismatic Kovacs (played by Robert Morley), take the passengers hostage and demand a ransom from the Soviet authorities.

As the situation grows more tense, the passengers are forced to confront their own prejudices and fears. Diana Ashmore and Major Surov develop a tentative romance, despite their initial distrust and hostility towards each other. Hugh Deverill is initially cynical and detached, but he gradually becomes more involved in the situation and begins to empathize with the rebels. The Hungarian woman and her daughter provide a humanizing element to the story as well, as they become increasingly vulnerable to the violence and chaos around them.

Despite the high stakes, the film is not simply an action thriller. Rather, it is a character-driven drama that explores the psychological and emotional toll of war and oppression. The film is notable for its nuanced and sympathetic portrayal of the Hungarian rebel fighters, who are shown as flawed but ultimately sympathetic human beings.

The performances in the film are uniformly excellent. Kerr brings a subtle sense of vulnerability and melancholy to her role, while Brynner is imposing and commanding as the Russian officer. Robards is particularly impressive as the jaded journalist who is forced to confront his own cynicism and detachment. The film is also visually stunning, with beautifully composed shots of the Hungarian countryside and a haunting, understated score.

The Journey is ultimately a sobering and thought-provoking film that remains relevant today. It touches on themes of war, nationalism, and the human cost of political conflict, and it raises important questions about the ethics of violence and the nature of empathy. The film is a testament to the power of cinema to explore complex social and psychological issues, and it remains a potent reminder of the enduring consequences of war and oppression.

The Journey is a 1959 drama with a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.8.

• Genres Drama Romance
• Cast Deborah Kerr Yul Brynner Jason Robards
• Director Anatole Litvak
• Release Date 1959
• MPAA Rating Approved
• Runtime 2 hr 6 min
• Language English
• IMDB Rating 6.8   (1,829)

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In 1956, a band of international refugees flee Budapest, escaping the bloodshed of the Hungarian uprising. Among them are Lady Diana Ashmore (Deborah Kerr) and her lover, Hungarian Paul Kedes (Jason Robards, Jr.), who is forced to hide both his nationality and the wound he suffered in a street battle. The frightened refugees are halted at the Austrian border by Soviet Major Surov (Yul Brynner). Surov finds himself drawn to Diana as he interrogates the refugees in a hunt for suspicious persons. If Paul is discovered, everyone's life may be in danger. The Journey reunites Kerr and Brynner three years after they won acclaim in The King and I. Filmed on the Austro-Hungarian border by Anatole Litvak, this blend of Cold War thriller and human drama is "exciting an absorbing romantic adventure a taut and tearing account of a plausible border incident" (Bosley Crowther, The New York Times).

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• Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
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• MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 2.72 ounces
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ 305149
• Director ‏ : ‎ Anatole Litvak
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 6 minutes
• Release date ‏ : ‎ July 5, 2012
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Jason Robards, Jr., Robert Morley
• Studio ‏ : ‎ Warner Archive
• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0089BSMXE
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
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In 1956, a band of international refugees flee Budapest, escaping the bloodshed of the Hungarian uprising. Among them are Lady Diana Ashmore (Deborah Kerr) and her lover, Hungarian Paul Kedes (Jason Robards, Jr.), who is forced to hide both his nationality and the wound he suffered in a street battle. The frightened refugees are halted at the Austrian border by Soviet Major Surov (Yul Brynner). Surov finds himself drawn to Diana as he interrogates the refugees in a hunt for suspicious persons. If Paul is discovered, everyone’s life may be in danger. The Journey reunites Kerr and Brynner three years after they won acclaim in The King and I. Filmed on the Austro-Hungarian border by Anatole Litvak, this blend of Cold War thriller and human drama is “exciting…an absorbing romantic adventure…a taut and tearing account of a plausible border incident” (Bosley Crowther, The New York Times).

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Anatole Litvak

Deborah Kerr

Yul Brynner

Jason Robards

Robert Morley

E.G. Marshall

Anne Jackson

Kurt Kasznar

David Kossoff

Gérard Oury

Marie Daëms

Anouk Aimée

Barbara von Nady

Maurice Sarfati

Siegfried Schürenberg

Maria Urban

Jerry Fujikawa

Dimitri Fedotoff

Leonid Pylajew

Wolf Neuber

Michael Szekely

Charles Regnier

Iván Petrovich

George Tabori

Guy De Maupassant

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The Journey (1959)

A s much as I applaud WAC’s efforts to mine their archive for the best in overlooked and unreleased classics as part of their MOD program, their releases are enormously spotty.  Granted, they are only the messengers as these films are merely archival- and it is good to have them available in any case.

For starters, and in the interest of full disclosure, the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 isn’t high on my interest list.  From 55 years of looking in the rear view mirror, it looks dated and rather tired.  I’m not sure that even in 1959 would I have had an interest, but that’s just me.

Perhaps more objective is that it is a very difficult movie to describe.  Parts of it- the Eastern Europe setting, the overall feeling of claustrophobia,  and the dynamic on-screen pairing of Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner are the strong points of the film.

The challenge with the film comes in what could be termed a rather unbelievable plot.  Brynner, a Major  in charge of the border crossing Kerr, her lover (Robards)- a Hungarian national and former scientist who has been tortured by the authorities due to his relations with Kerr.  Along with Kerr is another American family also seeking to cross the border into Austria, as the airport is closed due to the insurrection.

Brynner’s character is obviously a complicated one, as he realized the dichotomy in the Soviet mantra of liberating the people, evidently in repressing them.  But why a border officer would do anything so pervasive as detaining as hostages folks without cause and jeopardize his career and live seems to require an explanation a bit deeper than mere solitude.  Oh well.

The interplay between the two is quite riveting as they become closer and also expose the lies in each other lives and the hypocrisy both live with – and more than a little guilt in Kerr’s as well.

As things go on and time begins to run short, the group pushes for Kerr to make a certain “offering” to Brynner in exchange for letting the group pass.  The tension builds up to a fateful conclusion.

Jason Robards, though performing very well here in a debut role, seems as a bit of an afterthought, as perhaps he was given where the stars were in their careers at the time.

WAC is about to release this through their MOD program (and thanks to them for the review copy).  The Journey is a bit of a confused film but the direction and acting make it an attractive idea.

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