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Actors: Bing Crosby, William Bendix
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about A Connecticut Yankee |
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A bump on the head sends a handy Yankee to medieval Camelot. Based on the Mark Twain book. The Boss goes back in time and changes king Arthurs court.
It is also a satire of the English feudal system.
A blacksmith, Hank Martin, who by accident is transported back to another age, the time of King Arthur. The beautiful Alisande, or Sandy, is the object of Hank's affections although she is betrothed to the brave and formidable Sir Lancelot.
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| Analysis of A Connecticut Yankee |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Comedy, primarily
Yes
Time/era of movie:
- middle ages
If a parody... of
- fantasy/swords movies
Kind of comedy
- musical
How much humor v. drama
- Nearly all humor
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Has magical powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- can see into the future
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) short/standard straight
Events of movie makes character more...
- happy
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair style
- (man) long girliemon hair
Body type
- (man) fat
Ethnicity/Nationality
- British
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Female
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- mastermind
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 40%
Hair color
- blonde
Body type
- (woman) ample chest and buttocks
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Setting
Europe
Yes
Forest?
Yes
Small town?
Yes
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Any profanity?
- None
If lots of song/dance...
- lot of singing
If soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Orchestra/classical
Is this movie based on a
- book
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