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During One Night (1961)
Like the best B-Movies, this film hints at being much more than simple entertainment. It's cheap, the acting isn't great, the dialogue can be a little obvious - but what an intriguing story.
An American fighter pilot, stationed in Britain during the Second World War, is shaken up when his friend kills himself after having his genitals blown off (and being still a virgin). Determined to tackle his sexuality and "become a man", the Captain resolves to lose his virginity, trying first a prostitute, then a sweet local girl, but struggling to overcome the pressure.
Being made in the early 60s, this was a bold subject to tackle, but even now it's difficult to imagine a film broaching such an awkward matter. The torment of a young man feeling inadequate is brilliantly explored, with the impending threat of his next mission filling him with determination. He can be frustratingly immature and naive but perhaps that's a reflection of the times more than his personality.
It's surprising to find a film such as this to be so rewarding and unusual - with the added bonus of a young Susan Hampshire's bottom - and it just goes to show that every film has something to offer, and new discoveries can be unearthed when you least suspect it.
An American fighter pilot, stationed in Britain during the Second World War, is shaken up when his friend kills himself after having his genitals blown off (and being still a virgin). Determined to tackle his sexuality and "become a man", the Captain resolves to lose his virginity, trying first a prostitute, then a sweet local girl, but struggling to overcome the pressure.
Being made in the early 60s, this was a bold subject to tackle, but even now it's difficult to imagine a film broaching such an awkward matter. The torment of a young man feeling inadequate is brilliantly explored, with the impending threat of his next mission filling him with determination. He can be frustratingly immature and naive but perhaps that's a reflection of the times more than his personality.
It's surprising to find a film such as this to be so rewarding and unusual - with the added bonus of a young Susan Hampshire's bottom - and it just goes to show that every film has something to offer, and new discoveries can be unearthed when you least suspect it.
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