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Major Barbara

1941-05-14 · 121 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy

Idealistic young Barbara is the daughter of rich weapons manufacturer Andrew Undershaft. She rebels against her estranged father by joining the Salvation Army. Wooed by professor-turned-preacher Adolphus Cusins, Barbara eventually grows disillusioned with her causes and begins to see things from her father's perspective.

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Directors
Gabriel Pascal
Production companies
Gabriel Pascal Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wendy HillerWendy HillerMajor Barbara Undershaft
Rex HarrisonRex HarrisonAdolphus Cusins
Robert MorleyRobert MorleyAndrew Undershaft
Robert NewtonRobert NewtonBill Walker
Sybil ThorndikeSybil ThorndikeThe General
Emlyn WilliamsEmlyn WilliamsSnobby Prince
Marie LohrMarie LohrLady Britomart
Penelope Dudley-WardPenelope Dudley-WardSarah Undershaft
Walter HuddWalter HuddStephen Undershaft
David TreeDavid TreeCharles Lomax
Deborah KerrDeborah KerrJenny Hill
Donald CalthropDonald CalthropPeter Shirley
Marie AultMarie AultRummy Mitchens
Cathleen CordellMog Habbijam
Torin ThatcherTorin ThatcherTodger Fairmile
Miles MallesonMiles MallesonMorrison
Felix AylmerFelix AylmerJames
Stanley HollowayStanley HollowayPoliceman
S.I. HsiungLing
Kathleen HarrisonKathleen HarrisonMrs. Price

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