The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
1943, English. Directed by Emeric Pressburger & Michael Powell.
An unforgettable story of forty gallant years.
General Candy, who's overseeing an English squad in 1943, is a veteran leader who doesn't have the respect of the men he's training and is considered out-of-touch with what's needed to win the war. But it wasn't always this way. Flashing back to his early career in the Boer War and World War I, we see a dashing young officer whose life has been shaped by three different women, and by a lasting friendship with a German soldier.
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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7.5/10 from 283 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Emeric PressburgerDirector
- Michael PowellDirector
- Roger LiveseyMajor General Clive Wynne-Candy
- Deborah KerrEdith Hunter / Barbara Wynne / Angela "Johnny" Cannon
- Anton WalbrookTheo Kretschmar-Schuldorff
- Roland CulverCol. Betteridge
- James McKechnieSpud Wilson
- Arthur WontnerEmbassy Counsellor
- David HutchesonHoppy
- Ursula JeansFrau von Kalteneck
- John LaurieMurdoch
- Harry WelchmanMajor Davies
- Robert HarrisEmbassy Secretary
- A.E. MatthewsPresident of Tribunal
Details
- Released
- 26 July 1943
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $275K
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The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp: quick answers
Is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 283 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp?
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp runs 163 minutes (2h 43m).
Does The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp on?
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp?
If you liked The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, try A Time to Love and a Time to Die, Where Hands Touch, All Quiet on the Western Front.
Who directed The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp?
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) was directed by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell and stars Roger Livesey, Deborah Kerr, Anton Walbrook.