The Four Feathers (1977 film)
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The Four Feathers is the 1977 made for television film adaptation of the classic novel The Four Feathers by novelist A.E.W. Mason. Directed by Don Sharp, this version starred Beau Bridges, Robert Powell, Simon Ward and Jane Seymour, and was nominated for a Prime Time Emmy. It follows the novel almost exactly, and response to the film was very positive.
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Harry Faversham (Beau Bridges) realizes his military regiment is being deployed to the Sudan where they would definitely see combat. He promptly resigns his officers commission, stating that he did not wish to leave his fiance, Ethe (Seymour). In reality, he was questioning the cause, and was fearful of seeing combat. Following his resignation, his fiance and three friends present him with white feathers, representing cowardice, and turn their backs on him. Following his regiments deployment, Faversham realizes he has made a grave mistake, and that he will never be able to live any quality of life unless his honor is restored.
Disguising himself as an Arab, Faversham makes his way to Sudan determined to find his unit. He learns of an impending attack on the regiment, and tries to make it in time to save them. During the battle, his closest friend Captain Jack Durrance (Powell) becomes engaged in close combat, during which he is blinded when a black powder rifle goes off next to his face. Faversham attacks the Arabs who surround Durrance, and rescues him as he staggers blindly. In the end, Faversham is able to help his regiment, and redeem his honor.
