7.7
Gloomy Sunday
1999
“The story of an ordinary woman in an extraordinary time.”
Charlotte Gray (2001)
December 28, 20012h 1mEN
6.1
184 votes
Overview
This is a drama set in Nazi-occupied France at the height of World War II. Charlotte Gray tells the compelling story of a young Scottish woman working with the French Resistance in the hope of rescuing her lover, a missing RAF pilot. Based on the best-selling novel by Sebastian Faulks.
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Gillian ArmstrongWriters
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Released
Original Language
English
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Revenue
$741K
Production Companies
Ecosse FilmsPod FilmsSenator FilmFilm4 ProductionsCharlotte Gray Productions
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Wuchak
7.0**_Cate Blanchett joins the French Resistance during WW2_** Shot in 2001, this was based on Sebastian Faulks’ 1998 novel. Contrary to what some say, the titular character was not based on Nancy Wake's real-life exploits. The author has plainly stated this. Perhaps he was inspired a bit by the New Zealander's story to create the one he wanted to tell, but that's about it. As with practically any book-to-film adaptation, there are alterations as the exposition of the novel is jettisoned to fit the story into a 2-hour timeframe. The flick debuted seven months after “Pearl Harbor” and there…
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