Release Date

28 Mar, 1984

Runtime

01:38: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

This documentary examines the experiences of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, using interviews with survivors more than 50 years later. First, the film sets the context with the rise of Fascism. Then, in 1936, Spain's military revolts against the elected government, and the U.S. and Europe agree not to intervene. In response, volunteers snuck past border guards into Spain to fight with the Republicans. The men and women veterans describe the perils of reaching Spain, limited training, responsibilities of command thrust on the very young, deprivations of a soldier's life, lack of matériel, horrible rates of casualties, and ultimate vindication at the end of World War II.

Original Title

The Good Fight: The Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War

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Actors

Studs Terkel

Bill Bailey

Ruth Davidow

Colleen Dewhurst

John Houseman

Crew

Noel Buckner

Sam Sills

Mary Dore

Mary Dore

Mary Dore

Noel Buckner

Noel Buckner

Sam Sills

Sam Sills

Wendy Blackstone

Bernardo Palombo

Noel Buckner