The Last Valley (1970)

7.0PG125 minDirector: James Clavell

1971 film directed by James Clavell

The Last Valley is a 1971 film written and directed by James Clavell, an historical drama set during the Thirty Years' War (1618–1648). While war ravages in the southern principalities of the Holy Roman Empire, a mercenary leader (Michael Caine) and a teacher (Omar Sharif) stumble upon a valley untouched by the war. Based upon the novel The Last Valley (1959), by J. B. Pick, the cinematic version of The Last Valley was the final feature film photographed with the Todd-AO 70 mm widescreen process until it was revived to make the film Baraka in 1991.

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What is The Last Valley about?
The Last Valley (1970) — People in a small German village in the last valley to remain untouched by the devastating Thirty Years' War try to exist in peace with a group of soldiers occupying the valley.
Is The Last Valley based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Last Valley scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.