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

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

1984
1h 38m
4.8

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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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Abraham Lincoln Brigade Film Project The National Endowment for the Humanities
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date March 28, 1984
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0085610

Cast

Studs Terkel
Studs Terkel

Narrator

Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey

Ruth Davidow
Ruth Davidow

Colleen Dewhurst
Colleen Dewhurst

John Houseman
John Houseman

Key Crew

Noel Buckner
Director
Sam Sills
Director
Mary Dore
Director
Mary Dore
Writer
Mary Dore
Producer
Noel Buckner
Writer
Noel Buckner
Producer
Sam Sills
Writer