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This Land Is Mine

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In a Nazi-occupied European nation, Albert Lory (Charles Laughton) is a meek schoolmaster who is dominated by both his students and his elderly mother, Emma (Una O'Connor). Though Albert is initially wary of efforts to oppose the invading soldiers, he changes his tune after he's falsely accused of murder. He begins to make rousing speeches against the Nazis and their collaborators, prompting Maj. Erich von Keller (Walter Slezak) to offer Albert a pardon if he aids the Nazi cause.

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Dave Kehr Chicago Reader 05/08/2007
Jean Renoir's 1943 film has its passionate defenders; the unfortunate thing, though, is that it needs them. Go to Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out 06/24/2006
Both Laughton -- happier in this role than many -- and O'Hara are fine, but the film's main attractions remain the elegant Renoir set-ups (some recalling La Bête Humaine) and the script's unusual ethical stance. Go to Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times 03/25/2006
3/5
It should have been stronger drama than it is. But for the points it does make and its concept of man as a continuing vessel for freedom's fire, it is certainly well worth seeing. It comes close, even if doesn't quite hit the mark. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 08/22/2007
B-
Fails to be as inspirational when viewed today as it probably was during its day. Go to Full Review Derek Smith Cinematic Reflections 12/30/2006
4/4
It moves along like a well-oiled machine until the devestating final act ties all of the smaller stories together, making it's point without being overbearing or obvious. Go to Full Review TV Guide 08/30/2006
3.5/4
There is no black and white, no good or evil. There is only grey, and, in that grey area, an understanding of the frailty of human nature. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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T B @RT43178349 07/05/2024 This is one of my all-time favourite films. It was this film that made Charles Laughton a firm favourite of mine. This film is just so stirring and the speech at the end always gives me shivers. Amazing film. I wish that they still made films like this. See more Steve D @RT35616104 01/01/2024 The strong cast does good work. See more ashley h @ashleyhobgood87 11/09/2020 This Land Is Mine is a decent film. It is about a mild-mannered school-teacher in a Nazi-occupied town during W.W.II who finds himself being torn between collaboration and resistance. Charles Laughton and Maureen O'Hara give good performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. Jean Renoir did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the drama. See more 02/09/2020 One of the most uplifting endings exposing the dangers of socialism. See more s r @ScottR 02/10/2018 A fictional story that manages to raise good questions about resistance during Nazi occupation. One man's saboteur is another's freedom fighter. Could have done without some of the melodrama with the grandmother. See more 02/23/2017 Loved this movie, especially the courtroom scene at the end. See more Read all reviews
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Jean Renoir

Director

Charles Laughton

Albert Lory

Maureen O'Hara

Louise Martin

George Sanders

George Lambert

Walter Slezak

Major Erich von Keller

Kent Smith

Paul Martin

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Synopsis In a Nazi-occupied European nation, Albert Lory (Charles Laughton) is a meek schoolmaster who is dominated by both his students and his elderly mother, Emma (Una O'Connor). Though Albert is initially wary of efforts to oppose the invading soldiers, he changes his tune after he's falsely accused of murder. He begins to make rousing speeches against the Nazis and their collaborators, prompting Maj. Erich von Keller (Walter Slezak) to offer Albert a pardon if he aids the Nazi cause.
Director
Jean Renoir
Producer
Jean Renoir
Screenwriter
Dudley Nichols
Distributor
RKO Radio Pictures
Production Co
RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 7, 1943, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 12, 2017
Runtime
1h 43m