For Whom the Bell Tolls
Spain in the 1930s is the place to be for a man of action like Robert Jordan. There is a civil war going on and Jordan who has joined up on the side that appeals most to idealists of that era — like Ernest Hemingway and his friends — has been given a high-risk assignment up in the mountains. He awaits the right time to blow up a bridge in a cave.
Directed by Sam Wood. 170 mins. (1943)
Gary Cooper - Robert Jordan
Ingrid Bergman - María
Also starring Akim Tamiroff, Vladimir Sokoloff, Fortunio Bonanova and Katina Paxinou.
Based on the best-selling novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1940.
Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman were Hemingway's choices for the main roles.
Nominated for 9 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actor (Gary Cooper), Best Actress (Ingrid Bergman) and Best Supporting Actor (Akim Tamiroff), winning 1 - Best Supporting Actress (Katina Paxinou).
Tagline - From the most thrilling novel of our years !
IMDB rating 7.0