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Behold a Pale Horse (1964)

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By 1964, it was possible for a major studio to make a film touching upon the Spanish Civil War without having to answer to some senate investigating committee or other. Based on Emeric Pressburger's novel A Mouse on Sunday, Behold a Pale Horse stars Gregory Peck as a war veteran who continues waging a one-man offensive years after hostilities have officially ceased. Exiled to France, Peck is lured back to Spain by vengeful police captain Anthony Quinn. Priest Omar Sharif advises Peck that he's

Unrated, 1 hr. 58 min.

Drama, Classics

Directed By: Fred Zinnemann

In Theaters: Aug 14, 1964 Wide

On DVD: Feb 22, 2005

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Critic Reviews for Behold a Pale Horse

All Critics (7) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (2) | DVD (4)

Omar Sharif shows a warm, sensitive side in this film, playing the role of a young priest torn between obligations of personal morality and the official laws of government.

November 1, 2007 Full Review Source: Variety

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The drama is too diffuse for excitement.

May 9, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Bosley Crowther

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The film's best asset is the stirring performance by Gregory Peck as an aging revolutionary.

April 29, 2008 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Peck is very good, Quinn is superb, and everyone involved with this powerful movie should take a bow.

November 1, 2007 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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...elevated by some expectedly great acting.

February 26, 2005 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

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Behold a Pale Horse may be flawed, but is well worth taking a look at.

May 24, 2003 Full Review Source: Film4

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All fine actors, all excellent performences. a story that endures and digs at the heart. A rebel with a grand cause. This is a really good movie to see esp. because the balck & white give so much of the dicotomy of good vs bad: law supported vs rebel. Which is really right? The role of the priest [Sharif} assists in

February 24, 2009