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A horse, a horse, my kKingdom for a horse.

posted 14 years ago by trailinghome
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A saw a horse!

Horses ended up on the dinner table long before dogs, cats, and rats.

And I think that a German General wouldn't be driving around in his staff car with the top down during the middle of a Russian winter. The staff car is cold enough with the top up.

I was surprised when Chigasov didn't report, arrest or shoot her superior for his incompetence and lying about the death of Kate. Instead she handed over her pistol, thinking that he might kill her and Kate? Duh. Remember how fanatical at the start of the movie she was. She was going to kill any of her compatriots for for not attacking the Germans or for retreating.
For me, the movie fell apart right there.

Continuity sucked too.

[–] wiltvid 14 years ago

Open staff car :
Comfort was not the issue, alertness was.

Chigasov :
The movie was cut from a miniseries, a lot did happen in between.
Perhaps a few scenes should have been added to explain this situation better.

[–] trailinghome 14 years ago

Having snow blowing in your face and eyes, being freezing cold is going to make you more alert? Besides, he didn't have to be alert, he has an escort for that,
and lets face it, officers, especially generals live a life of luxury.

I just went by what I watched, I guess you realised that.
So, thank you for for the info.

[–] wiltvid 14 years ago

I take you must be the military historical expert for germans fighting on the eastern front (1944-45), all the way down in the chain of Comand.

[–] vaughnsama 14 years ago

Yes...and he is right you know BUT its harder to film with the top down and it is a film, so there you go.

[–] trailinghome 14 years ago

I have spoken to many WWII vets both German and Allies about the war.
So I guess the answer to your question is yes.

[–] spookyrat1 7 years ago

I have spoken to many WWII vets both German and Allies about the war.

And interrogated them on staff vehicles used at the front! LOL!🐭

[–] keiichi_-1 14 years ago

>The movie was cut from a miniseries

what is the name of the series? how many episodes?

[–] wiltvid 14 years ago

4 Episodes , a 90 minutes.
Runs as 'LENINGRAD'.