One of the Missing – An adaptation of the short story by Ambrose Bierce, follows the grim fortunes of a rebel sniper who becomes trapped in the rubble of a bombed-out house.
One of the Missing (1979)
Director: J.D. Feigelson
Writers: Ambrose Bierce, J.D. Feigelson
Stars: Gordon Baxter, Linda April Raines, Talmadge Armstrong
Genre: Western, Drama
Country: Canada, USA
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 1979 (United States)
Also Known As: Один из пропавших без вести
Filming Locations: Texas, USA
Story:
The story is set in the American Civil War. Jerome Searing is an orderly for the Union Army. His general sends him on a mission to scout ahead and make sure that there are no surprises waiting for them. This is a typical mission for Jerome and he takes delight and care in scouting ahead.
Jerome comes upon a plantation and can see the Confederate Army in retreat. He takes aim to shoot one of them ("it is the business of a soldier to kill") but at the same time, a captain far off shoots a cannon at the structure that Jerome is hiding in. When Jerome comes to, he is partially buried in the debris and finds himself incapable of moving his body because of the way the debris covers him.
Review:
A little gem
I saw this film in the very early eighties on television. Gordon Baxter was a local celebrity, doing his t.v. spots for his tire service business in southeast Texas. My father told me that the film was not to be missed, and indeed he was right, for upon remembering having seen the film I was swept up in how unique the memory of it is. It stands out as a singularly embroiling experience. The film is spare on dialogue, and the situation the soldier finds himself in is remarkably compelling. The thematic layering to his plight, which can’t be revealed here due to it’s extreme plot significance, is rich and subtly textured. This film may be considered a ‘small’ film but it is no less powerful for it’s length and minimalistic approach. It is a masterful story of war, yet a poignant memoir, and a moralist fable, all at once. I don’t know that I ever knew the title, but I suddenly remembered tonight that’Bax" had starred in it. Over the years I had forgotten that my father, once the film was over, told me "That was Gordon Baxter! Can you believe how good he was!" It added a funny twist to the memory of seeing this brilliantly conceived execution of cinema. The source material must be a masterpiece of writing. Can’t wait to see this film again after 25 years. And finally, I pray no one in Hollywood decides to rip it off and remake it. Let it be the little gem it always has been.
Written by morris7800 on imdb.com
Also Known As (AKA):
(original title) One of the Missing
Russia Один из пропавших без вести
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