Lord Jim (1965)

6.7Not Rated154 minDirector: Richard Brooks

1965 film by Richard Brooks

Lord Jim is a 1965 adventure film written, directed, and produced by Richard Brooks. It is the second film adaptation of the 1900 novel by Joseph Conrad, following a 1925 silent film. The film stars Peter O'Toole, James Mason, Curt Jürgens, Eli Wallach, Jack Hawkins, Paul Lukas, Akim Tamiroff, Juzo Itami and Daliah Lavi.

The film premiered with a Royal Film Performance on February 15, 1965. Distributed by Columbia Pictures, Lord Jim received a lukewarm critical response and was a commercial disappointment. Nonetheless, it received two BAFTA Award nominations, for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography.

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What is Lord Jim about?
Lord Jim (1965) — James Burke, after distinguishing himself as a midshipman in the British merchant marine, rapidly rises to the rank of executive officer, second in command of a ship. A broken foot necessitates that he be put ashore to heal. After his recovery, the very proud Jim - his pride root
Is Lord Jim based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Lord Jim scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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