Question 1

Which composer criticized the filmmakers for telling a Cretan story?

Accepted Answer

Composer Mikis Theodorakis considered it shameful that a story about Cretan resistance fighters would be told by anyone other than Cretans, calling Powell and Pressburger political interlopers.

Question 2

What was the theatrical movie debut of David McCallum?

Accepted Answer

David McCallum made his theatrical movie debut in 'Night Ambush' as Sailor on Pick Up Ship.

Question 3

Which actor replaced Curd Jürgens in the role of General Heinrich Kreipe?

Accepted Answer

Marius Goring replaced Curd Jürgens as General Heinrich Kreipe. Goring had appeared in three other Powell and Pressburger films.

Question 4

What poem does Major Patrick Leigh-Fermor recite before the kidnapping?

Accepted Answer

He recites lines from 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage' (Canto III, Stanza 22) by Lord Byron.

Question 5

How did Michael Powell later describe the film's quality?

Accepted Answer

Years later, Powell said he was 'surprised by how bad the film was,' disappointed in the lead performances and his own direction, though content with the setting and music.

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