Review of The Pride and the Passion (1957) by Brian B — 07 Aug 2009

Passable historical epic is helped by some excellent action sequences and a final battle that employs a cast of thousands. The cast is fine. It probably helped their performances that Cary Grant and Sophia Loren were in a passionate affair during the production.

Their romantic scenes have a definite credibility. And you got that 42 foot cannon serving as a giant phallic symbol. Sinatra does not embarrass himself as a Spanish freedom fighter.