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For Whom the Bell Tolls

1942 · 170 min · War

During the Spanish Civil War, an American volunteer fighting for the Republican cause is sent to blow up a strategic bridge behind enemy lines, where he falls in love with a young refugee and confronts the meaning of sacrifice. Adapted from Hemingway's novel.

Why it’s here

A Spanish Civil War story centered on guerrilla struggle and anti-fascist conflict.

Runtime
170 min
Genre
War · Romance · History
Mood
tense · romantic · thoughtful
Entry
challenging
Best for
film history

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive

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