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The High Bright Sun

Rating
5.2
72
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Original title
The High Bright Sun
Year
Running time
114 min.
Country
United Kingdom United Kingdom
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Genre
Adventure. War. Drama. Thriller. Mystery
Synopsis
In 1957, Juno (Susan Strasberg), an American archaeology student, is visiting Cyprus and staying with the family of her father's best friend, Dr Andros (Joseph Furst). She witnesses an attack by two EOKA gunmen which results in the death of two British soldiers, but is unable to identify the killers to the local British intelligence officer, Major McGuire (Dirk Bogarde).

Juno then realises that fugitive EOKA General Skyros (Gregoire Aslan) is hiding in the house and Dr Andros is an EOKA collaborator. EOKA fighter Haghios (George Chakiris) wants to kill Juno, in part because of her growing romantic relationship with McGurie.

Haghios organises an ambush to kill Juno, but she is saved by Dr Andros' son, Emile, who is mortally wounded. Juno escapes and is rescued by McGuire, who brings her to his apartment. Haghios leads an attack on McGuire's apartment which is unsuccessful, in part because of help from fellow British intelligence officer, Baker (Denholm Elliot), who had an affair with McGuire's wife.

Juno flies to Athens and realises that Haghios is on the plane. On arrival, Haghios tries to kill her again, mortally wounding Baker, but is shot dead by McGuire. Juno is reunited with McGuire.

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User history
The High Bright Sun
1964
Ralph Thomas
5.2
(72)
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