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2011
The Last Days of Dolwyn (1949)
April 13, 19491h 35mEN
6.9
7 votes
Overview
An old woman fights a group of industrialists who are planning to build a dam and flood the valley where she grew up.
Director
Emlyn WilliamsWriter
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
London Films ProductionsBritish Lion Films
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drystyx
8.0This film is a very well done drama about a small town being threatened by big business. The story line is nice, but what sells this film is "atmosphere". The director immediately sets up a great "status quo" town feeling by introducing us to a young Richard Burton entering the town (village may be a better word). At first, Burton appears to be the protagonist, but soon he becomes the antagonist, though not as cruel a one as William Shatner when another film used this same approach in "I Hate Your Guts". Everything is very normal, very credible, very every day. There is great charm and g…
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