The Black Tent

we've seen this film before many times...or at least the plot. there is nothing exceptional here, but the score by muir mathieson (tho very aggressive) is pleasing. filmed in desert Libya the scenes are grand and more than sand and camels. actors Anthony steel, Donald sinden and the wonderful Donald plesence are well directed by brian desmond hurst. I would say it's a bit dated, but politics never let's us find out if war will ever be dated. oh yes, belly dancing doesn't change either.

I really liked the 1956 movie "The Black Tent" featuring unknown actors because it is an unusual adventure romance. Set in Libya, WWII, a wandering wounded English army officer is helped by a pretty young Bedouin lady and her honourable father. Like so much of real life, it goes happy, sad and then happy at the end. Watch this movie; it touched my heart. Eric "the Red".

I'm sorry I can't give you more information about this item - it is a good film - that's why I bought it.

This is a great movie. It has love and romance, WWII soldiering in the desert, self sacrifice and heroism among the Moslem population for their British allies vs the Nazis. Good clean healthy entertainment.

not recommended

VCI Entertainment and The Rank Collection presents "THE BLACK TENT" (1956) (94 min/Color) -- Starring: Anthony Steel, Donald Sinden, Anna Maria Sandri, Andre Morell, Ralph Truman, Donald Pleasence, Anthony Bushell, Michael CraigDirected by: Brian Desmond HurstVCI has restored and brought from their vaults another great film from the British Invasion.Donald Sinden has become heir to a country estate in the British country side. Looking for his brother who disappeared during WWII.He finds the tribal chief Sheik Salem ben Yussef (Andre Morell) who has the diary of his brother Anthony Steel. He learns his brother has been killed by the German soldiers and has a wife (Anna-Maria Sandri) and son (Terence Sharkey).Now the son who is an heir must make the decision of going with his Uncle or staying with his Mother and Grand Father, what would you do?Filmed with some of the best cinematography, which is an asset showing the beauty of the desert.Music Composed by William Alwyn Conducted by Muir Mathieson, has classic composing written all over it.The plot and story line does not move smoothly and has some dragging moments, that you lose interest.For product description and editorial review check this out on the Amazon site above my review* Special Footnote: -- Italian actress Anna-Maria English was so poor, her dialogue had to be completely dubbed by Nanette Newman, wife of the film's screenwriter, Bryan Forbes. Forbes himself played a dying enemy soldier, a role that took three days to shoot, but the footage ended up on the cutting room floorSPECIAL BONUS FEATURES:1. Photo Gallery2. English Subtitles3. Dolby 5.1 and MonoBIOS:1. Brian Desmond Hurst (Director)Date of Birth: 12 February 1895 - Castlereagh, Co. Down, Northern IrelandDate of Death: 26 September 1986 - London, England, UK2. Donald SindenDate of Birth: 9 October 1923 - Plymouth, Devon, England, UKDate of Death: Uknown3. Anthony SteelDate of Birth: 21 May 1920 - London, England, UKDate of Death: 21 March 2001 - London, England, UK4. Anna-Maria Sandri [aka: Anna Maria Materzanini]Date of Birth: 10 August 1936 - Rome, ItalyDate of Death: Unknown5. André Morell [aka: Cecil André Mesritz]Date of Birth: 20 August 1909 - London, England, UKDate of Death: 28 November 1978 - London, England, UK6. Donald PleasenceDate of Birth: 5 October 1919 - Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, UKDate of Death: 2 February 1995 - St.-Paul de Vence, Alpes-Maritimes, France7. Michael Craig [aka: Michael Francis Gregson]Date of Birth: 27 January 1928 - Poona, Maharashtra, IndiaDate of Death: UnknownMr. Jim's Ratings:Quality of Picture & Sound: 5 StarsPerformance: 3 StarsStory & Screenplay: 3 StarsOverall: 4 Stars [Original Music, Cinematography & Film Editing]Total Time: 94 min on DVD ~ VCI Entertainment #8737 ~ (September 20, 2011)

The colour in this movie along with the location shooting is great.Vista Vision was easily the best of the wide screen processes.

Unfortunately in us format. Changed to uk but unable to revert back

very enjoyable

This movie came way before its due date. And is a great movie. Thank you.

Great story & nice views of Tripoli & the desert in the fiftiesFor all ex Tripolinos ... a must to see