description The Last Valley Overview
The Last Valley is a 1971 historical drama set during the Thirty Years’ War, depicting a mercenary leader and teacher discovering an isolated valley amidst conflict in the Holy Roman Empire. Shot using the Todd-AO widescreen process, it was the last film produced with this technology until its revival for *Baraka* in 1991. The story is based on J. B.
Pick’s novel of the same name.
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info The Last Valley Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1970 |
help The Last Valley FAQ
What is The Last Valley about?
The Last Valley is a 1971 historical drama set during the Thirty Years' War. A mercenary leader and a schoolteacher find an isolated valley and try to protect it from the violence surrounding them.
Who directed The Last Valley?
James Clavell wrote and directed The Last Valley. The film stars Michael Caine as the mercenary leader Vogel and Omar Sharif as the teacher Andreas.
When is The Last Valley set?
The story takes place during the Thirty Years' War, a conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648. Its setting in the Holy Roman Empire shapes the film's themes of religious conflict, survival, and military power.
What is notable about The Last Valley's cinematography?
The film was photographed in the Todd-AO widescreen process, which emphasized its large landscapes and battle scenes. It was also the final film produced by the British company Security Pictures.
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