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If.... (1968) 7.7
In this allegorical story, a revolution led by pupil Mick Travis takes place at an old established private school in England. Director:Lindsay Anderson |
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In an indictment of the British public school system, we follow Mick and his mostly younger friends through a series of indignities and occasionally abuse as any fond feelings toward these schools are destroyed. When Mick and his friends rebel, violently, the catch phrase, "which side would you be on" becomes quite stark. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
Plot Keywords:
friend | revolution | british new wave | first part | left wing politics |Taglines:
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UKRelease Date:
2 August 1969 (Japan) See more »Also Known As:
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(uncredited)
Composed by Charles Marie Widor
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The Chaplain attributes the Voluntary being played on the Chapel organ to 'Dieterich Buxtehude' when in fact it is the Toccata from Charles Marie Widor's Organ Symphony. See more »Crazy Credits
The film's opening prologue states: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding PROVERBS IV:7 See more »Soundtracks
Toccata, 5th Organ Symphony Opus 42 No 1(uncredited)
Composed by Charles Marie Widor
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Lindsay Anderson's 1968 film If... is a beautiful film with a simple message, yet the director's touch and the performances take it to entirely different level.
If... takes place in all boys boarding school and stars Malcolm McDowell as
"Mick" (McDowell in his first screen role). Mick and his two friends feel
somewhat distant from their peers, school, and society. Their general attitude towards such things as sex, war, and authority could be call revolutionary. With surrealistic touches such as unexplained occurrences and changing between
color and black and white. Lindsay Anderson paints a vivid picture of "teenage alienation" before there was a term for such a thing. McDowell would later reprise his role of "Mick" in two other Anderson pictures O' Lucky Man and Britannia Hospital. A must see for fans of McDowell. Just a great film with a message that sparks positive, pro-active thinking. An important film that makes you remember to question authority instead complying to it rules. Sadly If... is not available on DVD at this time.