Jack Hawkins
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“Ben Hur”
- In Ben-Hur
…Roman official, Quintus Arrius (Jack Hawkins), who shows his gratitude by adopting him. Ben-Hur begins competing in deadly chariot races, and he gains fame for his courage and skill. During this time, he searches for his mother and sister and is told that they are dead. Seeking revenge, Ben-Hur…
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“Lawrence of Arabia”
- In Lawrence of Arabia
…Brighton, and General Allenby (Jack Hawkins) of his exploits.
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“The Bridge on the River Kwai”
- In The Bridge on the River Kwai
… headed by Major Warden (Jack Hawkins) back to the POW camp that he escaped from in order to blow up the bridge. At the POW camp, Nicholson not only requires officers to work on the bridge but also pulls men from the hospital in order to meet Saito’s deadline…
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“The League of Gentlemen”
- In The League of Gentlemen
Jack Hawkins played a disgruntled ex-army colonel who recruits a group of disheartened, money-hungry former servicemen to carry out an audacious bank heist. Each of the seven men left the army under unfortunate circumstances and has since fallen on hard times. The skills and discipline…
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