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Desperate Journey (1942)

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In this, one of many World War II propaganda films of the early 1940s, Errol Flynn is one of five RAF pilots to survive a crash-landing in occupied Poland. They are relentlessly pursued by Nazi officer Raymond Massey, who despite his erudition and poise comes across as one of the densest men on earth--not that his Nazi underlings are any brighter. After repeatedly humiliating Massey and laying waste to most of the Third Reich installations in Poland, Flynn and cohort Ronald Reagan steal a German

Unrated, 1 hr. 48 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

Oct 23, 1991

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Instinctive existentialism of a very high order, and a very entertaining adventure (1942).

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | Comment
Chicago Reader
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Lively adventure.

January 31, 2010 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television | Comment
Classic Film and Television

Desperate Journey was viewed at the time of its release as a ludicrous, comic-strip war adventure. That view has only been strengthened over the years.

June 13, 2008 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | Comment
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Aside from some expendable propaganda heroics, rousingly handled by Walsh.

January 26, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out | Comment

Walsh's desperately daft flagwaver often lets propagandizing get the better of its smooth running.

May 24, 2003 Full Review Source: Film4 | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Desperate Journey

Errol Flynn and Ronald Reagan star in a light hearted mix between the Dirty Dozen and Commando.

December 25, 2008
kenstachnik

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I usually enjoy watching WWII propaganda films. At times they can be very entertaining despite the film's blatant proselytizing. Speech-making sometimes pass for dialogue, which can be a turn-off for some - but I think these films stand as a testament to the mindset of the filmmakers and moviegoers of the time. These

February 8, 2010
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