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Old 25-05-2008, 11:44 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by morse1001 View Post
Given that the original had to be made within the confines of the Official Secrets Act, then they did the best that they could do at the time.
This is what I meant by more accurate!

12 O'Clock High is just starting here 20:30 Sunday. Haven't seen it for years.


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The big problem with a new version, is what, if any changes the new production team will do. Okay, it will be CGI for the aircraft, and the raid itself. But, its the other things that are worrying, Stephen Fry, is supposed to be writing the script, will he introduce subtle or unsubtle references to being gay? Could we see someone's reputation tarnished by being played as a closet gay?
I would be disappointed if this was the case. This would not (IMHO) add to the quality of the film. I really feel they will be careful however I hope I am not proven wrong!

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Then there is the decision, what to include and what to leave out. I suspect that in order for the film to cover most of the ground, it would have to be somewhere in the region of three to four hours!
The longer the better if it is interesting.
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