The Four Feathers (1978)

 

When British Lieutenant Faversham resigns his commission rather than fight in the 1882 Sudan war, his army pals present him with the four white feathers of cowardice. 

Superior TV production of the popular novel is well-made with an appropriately selected cast, but is a bit lacking in the drama department.

Halliwell: "An effective TV movie..."

 

Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)

A murdered detective must avenge his murder after he is reincarnated as a dog.

From memory: Mediocre comedy with quite a lack of taste: the dog steals the show.

Halliwell (no star): "Witless fantasy comedy, an uncredited remake of You Never Can Tell which also rates as a Benji movie with curious additions of sex and profanity. A total muddle."

Maltin**1/2: "Benji (in his third film) is as adorable as ever as Chase's alter ego."

Frankenstein: The True Story (1973)

When the brilliant but unorthodox scientist Dr. Victor Frankenstein rejects the artificial man that he has created, the Creature escapes and later swears revenge.

From memory:  The title is a misnomer, but this TV movie presents a more complex and sympathetic version of the creation, production value is extraordinary and delivers some shocks, the star cast is excellent.

Yesterday's Children (2000) (TV)

 

 

A mother's haunting dreams lead her to another place, another time, and a mysterious past.

 

Nicely produced TV drama which offers some very good period details in the Ireland flashbacks, but is overly sentimental - and speculative concerning the topic of reincarnation.