Review of Hannibal Brooks (1969) by Hammers9025 P — 27 Oct 2007

A very good but different style of war film.

This review of Hannibal Brooks (1969) was written by Hammers9025 P on 27 Oct 2007.

Hannibal Brooks has generally received positive reviews.

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By Stewart M (86) on 13 Oct 2007

Oliver reed, and elephant, mountains, and lots of nazis who can't shoot straight. tip-top war yarn…

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By David M (3,086) on 10 Jan 2010

Forgot how enjoyable this is oliver reed play hannibal who wants to save an elephant from the zoo during the war some great action, funny bits…

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By Paul S (1,717) on 02 Jul 2009

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By Robert S (1,498) on 18 Jan 2008

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Before British director Michael Winner made his world-famous or infamous Charles Bronson revenge thriller DEATH WISH, he made a most unusual…

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By Kayleigh P (194) on 27 Oct 2007

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By Private U (13,627) on 03 Aug 2007

The best Elephant related World War II film I've seen to date. Good harmless fun (unless you're a Nazi)…

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By Tabitha M (132) on 12 Sep 2007

I'm not opposed to war movies, but having seen so many there didn't seem to be any room for any originality…

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By Matthew N (383) on 13 Aug 2007

Must have watched this about a million times as wee boy with my grandfather...an all time classic…

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By Victoria W (319) on 20 Apr 2007

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