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The High Bright Sun

The High Bright Sun

19645.41h 54m

Overview

This story of love and espionage focuses on political turmoil as a small nation struggles to free itself from colonial rule, and one man tries to serve both justice and his own heart.

Directed by Ralph Thomas
Written by Ian Stuart Black, Bryan Forbes
Produced by Betty E. Box
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Top Cast

Dirk Bogarde

Dirk Bogarde

Major McGuire

George Chakiris

George Chakiris

Haghios

Susan Strasberg

Susan Strasberg

Juno Kozani

Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

Baker

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Nigel Stock

Colonel Park

Joseph Fürst

Joseph Fürst

Doctor Andros

George Pastell

George Pastell

Prinos

Grégoire Aslan

Grégoire Aslan

Gen. Stavros Skyros

Katherine Kath

Katherine Kath

Mrs. Andros

Paul Stassino

Paul Stassino

Alkis

About The High Bright Sun

The High Bright Sun is a adventure, drama, war film released in 1964. Directed by Ralph Thomas, it stars Dirk Bogarde, George Chakiris, Susan Strasberg. This story of love and espionage focuses on political turmoil as a small nation struggles to free itself from colonial rule, and one man tries to serve both justice and his own heart.

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