Boys' Own stuff, gallant gestures, brothers in arms and lives laid down for the benefit of others. This film has them all. Strong performances from the three brothers but it is Donlevy who steals the show with the duplicitous Sergeant who plots and schemes to gain the jewel.
This review of Beau Geste (1939) was written by Andrew W on 13 Oct 2012.
Beau Geste has generally received very positive reviews.
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