A Dangerous Man
by Christopher Menaul
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Actor: Alexander Siddig, Denis Quilley, Nicholas Jones, Ralph Fiennes, Roger HammondDirector: Christopher Menaul
Producer: Brenda Reid
Producer: Celia Bannerman
Producer: Colin Vaines
Producer: David Puttnam
Producer: Marion Lear Swaybill
Producer: Uberto Pasolini
Writer: Tim Rose Price
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 107 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-03-23
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Bfs Entertainment
Movie Reviews of A Dangerous Man
Movie Review: "All Men Dream, But Not Equally" ~ Different Battlefield, Same War
Summary: 5 Stars
Introduction: If you're looking for a film filled with vast, breathtaking landscapes, exotic customs and wardrobe and a mesmerizing soundtrack rivaling that of the classic `Lawrence of Arabia' then this is not the film for you. On the other hand if the enigmatic figure of T.E. Lawrence (AKA: Lawrence of Arabia) stirred something within you leaving you craving a deeper understanding of the man behind the myth and the motives and ideals driving him to challenge his national and cultural interests in pursuit of a more universal justice then this is definitely the film for you!
Synopsis: In the film `A Dangerous Man' starring Ralph Fiennes in the role of legendary Lawrence we take up his saga shortly after the hot, sweltering deserts of Arabia have been left far behind and the sound of artillery and clashing swords are but a disquieting memory. Unfortunately the war rages on now within the enclosed confines of stately European boardrooms where England and France, along with other interested parties, meet and plan on just how to divide up the Middle East to suit their own national interests.
Once again Lawrence continues to be the major obstacle to the Occidental Worlds plans as he continues his fight to establish an "Arabia for the Arabs." Yes the method of battle has changed; weapons have been replaced by words and courage by diplomacy, but the battle is just as fierce nonetheless. On the behalf of the Arab people Lawrence battles on and proves to be just as determined, persuasive and dangerous as he ever was in the desert sand. Exactly what can one man, even a man such as T.E. Lawrence accomplish against the greed of nations without a conscience?
Critique: Where `Lawrence of Arabia' was an epic that deservedly attracted a vast audience of admirers, `A Dangerous Man' is more of a footnote that will attract a much smaller audience who found an unexplainable kinship with Lawrence. Ralph Fiennes is the perfect choice to play the part of this incredibly gifted and complex individual, matching the intensity and overpowering obsession of Lawrence as he was first portrayed by the incomparable Peter O'Toole. The psychological battle fought both within the European corridors of power and inside the mind of Lawrence is profound and unforgettable. My recommendation, see this film.
Postscript: Have you ever wondered why there continues to be such animosity between the Occidental and Arab world? This film will surely shed a little light on the subject.
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