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Eliot Wilson's avatar

James Mason sought to register as a conscientious objector, of course, causing a total breach with his family. Meanwhile the peerless David Niven (who had been a regular before the war) went home as soon as the conflict started, joined up and had an incredibly distinguished service career including a time in the Commandos. Great man.

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Stuart Buxton's avatar

Thanks Alex, this was a good read, two of my favourite silver screen actors are Richard Todd, (obviously The Dam Busters/ Longest day) and Michael Caine, and I do believe his strongest performance in a military theme was in 'Harry Brown' where he played an former soldier but as an old man. I do believe he called upon his Korean war experience for this role.

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