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The Americanization of Emily

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The lively but somehow slightly distasteful The Americanization of Emily stars James Garner as a WWII naval officer who happens to be a craven coward. While his comrades sail off to their deaths, Garner makes himself scarce, generally hiding out in ... Read More
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Lt. Cmdr. Charles Madison
Emily Barham
Adm. William Jessup
Lt. Cmdr. "Bus" Cummings
Mrs. Barham
Adm. Thomas Healy
Sheila
Old Sailor
Capt. Harry Spaulding
C.P.O. Paul Adams
August 27, 2011
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Great satirical anti war movie. The dissertation by Garner to the British widow is compelling. I recall Garner's real life comment on his purple hearts earned in Korea : \"there's nothing heroic about being blown off a hill\". The movie seemingly fits his view.
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