The Big Lift

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Movie Info

West Berlin locations highlight this drama about a pair of American soldiers who are part of the airlift against the Soviet blockade of the city: one still hates the Germans because of the war; the other is an idealist who loves a German woman.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Directed By:

George Seaton
Written By:

George Seaton
In Theaters:

Apr 26, 1950 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Jan 25, 2000
Runtime:

119 minutes
Studio:

American Pop Classics

Cast

Montgomery Clift
as Danny

Paul Douglas
as Hank

Cornell Borchers
as Frederica

Bruni Loebel
as Gerda

Bruni Lobel
as Gerda

O.E. Hasse
as Stieber

Danny Davenport
as Private

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Dec 05, 2018

An interesting experiment in a fictional motion picture in that it incorporates large bits of historical reality, in this case the ravaged city of Berlin following the fall of the Nazi regime. Very nearly a documentary in that aspect. As well, except for the lead performances (Douglas and Clift are excellent) everyone onscreen are not actors, but the real people doing their real lives. I was slow to embrace this, but now I don't think I'll ever forget it.

Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
Apr 06, 2011

Ordinary postwar story with Douglas and Clift good as always. The real standout is Bruni Loebel who turns in a charming performance as Gerda.

jay n Super Reviewer
Dec 25, 2010

The romantic plot is weak, but this semi-documentary is an important piece of filmography since history is preserved. In simple terms, it shows Americans processing WWII experiences and emotions toward the German peoples. What is remarkable about this film is that all shots were on location within all sectors of war-ravaged Berlin and the military personnel are genuine.

Stefanie C Super Reviewer
Sep 05, 2010

Maybe I need to brush up on my WWII history, but this movie was a bit confusing. Clift is good in the movie, but the story could be better. Overall a so-so war movie.

Aj V Super Reviewer