Montserrat

March. 02,1971      
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The story is set during the South American Wars of Independence. Simón Bolivar, the liberator, has escaped from Spanish custody with the aid of an idealistic Spanish officer, Captain Montserrat. The Spanish commander, Colonel Izquierdo ('left' in Spanish), threatens Montserrat with torture to find out where Bolivar can be recaptured.

Jack Albertson as  Salas Ina
Keir Dullea as  Montserrat
Earl Holliman as  Luhan
Geraldine Page as  Felisa
Rip Torn as  Izquierdo
Scott Colomby as  Ricardo
Hurd Hatfield as  
Martin Sheen as  

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Reviews

Vashirdfel
1971/03/02

Simply A Masterpiece

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Quiet Muffin
1971/03/03

This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

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Brenda
1971/03/04

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

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Ginger
1971/03/05

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

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sageprod
1971/03/06

I was delighted to find out that there are others who remember this program. It remains one of the most moving dramas I have seen, on television or anywhere else. One thing that does not appear in the cast lists or the in any of the comments is the performance by Martin Sheen as a Mexican artisan, a carver of "santos", the holy figures of saints that are a part of the decoration of all Catholic churches.Rip Torn's performance was stunning, too. As near as I can remember the cast, casting and direction were flawless. I, too, have often wondered why it never reappeared on the screen.Hellman's original play is a wonderfully challenging script, challenging for the audience. It is one of the few dramas I have seen that made me really evaluate what I think is important enough that I would consider dying for.

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himan-5
1971/03/07

I saw Montserrat for the first time as a teenager and was haunted for weeks by the story; indeed I have searched TV listings for it ever since, to no avail. It may have been the first time in my young life that I realized there were truly heartless people on this planet. I believe the events portrayed are fictional; still, the severe testing of one's convictions, the callous disregard for the lives and feelings of others, the cowardice and courage in the face of death by young and old alike, were themes played out in such convincing fashion that the viewer can't help but come away introspective, moved.I sincerely hope that PBS or someone will air this presentation again, with sufficient promotion to get the attention of the viewing public (and so that I don't somehow miss it).

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theowinthrop
1971/03/08

I saw this thirty four years ago on television, and it has never been shown since. It was a play by Emanuel Robles that was translated and rewritten by Lillian Hellman, and the cast, led by Keir Dullea as Montserrat and Rip Torn as Izquierdo (the Spanish officer and torturer). It is Venezuela (then part of the Spanish South American Empire) in the 1820s. Simon Bolivar was leading the revolution, and winning. Izquierdo is trying to find him, and knows that Montserrat is a close associate of Bolivar, and can tell him where he is. So he arrests Montserrat, and grabs five innocent civilians (including Geraldine Page, Hurd Hatfield, Alexander Scourby, and Jack Albertson), from a city square. Then he tells Montserrat that he will kill these hostages one at a time, unless he gets the information from Montserrat. If Montserrat cooperates he'll release them and let Montserrat live.It becomes a battle of character between Montserrat and Izquierdo, who is battling memories of his own humiliation at the hands of Simon Bolivar's men in a recent campaign. The hostages try to force Montserrat to recognize the duty he supposedly owes to them, and he keeps arguing against this pressure. In the end we watch both men basically lose, as Montserrat maintains his honor, and Izquierdo realizes he has gained little - and is giving his services to forces he himself has little respect for.I wish they would revive it. Like many of the televised dramas of early television history (1950 - 1975) it is possibly no longer in existence, which is a shame. But if it is maybe it can be shown again. It was a good play.

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Wylie Jordan
1971/03/09

This is a somewhat theatrical but very moving story, based on a play by Lillian Hellman. The action takes place in Venezuela during the early 19th century wars of independence. Five innocent people are being held by the Spanish army which is in pursuit of Simón Bolivar and his revolutionary force. These five have been given just one hour to provide the Spanish with the information that army needs to capture Bolivar, or each of the six will be executed. The tension builds as we wait for their decision; to see whether they will be executed or reprieved. The way in which they deal with each other and come to grips with this situation is moving and realistic.

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