McGuire, Go Home!

– This story of love and espionage focuses on political turmoil as a small nation struggles to free it..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 54 Minutes
Release Year:
1965
Original Name:
The High Bright Sun
McGuire, Go Home! (1965) - Also known as The High Bright Sun

This story of love and espionage focuses on political turmoil as a small nation struggles to free itself from colonial rule, and one man tries to serve both justice and his own heart.

Producing Country:
UK
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

01 Jul 1966

Language:

English

Director:

Ralph Thomas

Writer:

Ian Stuart Black (novel), Ian Stuart Black (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Dirk Bogarde, George Chakiris, Susan Strasberg, Denholm Elliott

Plot:

In 1957, Cyprus is fighting a war of independence against the occupying British forces.Juno, an American archeology student visiting Cyprus, is caught between the two warring sides.Juno witnesses an attack by local guerrillas against British soldiers and she is questioned by Major McGuire, the local British Army intelligence officer in charge.Juno's knowledge of the attack places her in danger because Haghios, one of the local guerrilla fighters, plans to kill her in order to silence the witness.However, Haghios is attracted to Juno and resents Juno's romantic interest in British Intelligence Major McGuire.The more Juno's romantic relationship with Major McGuire grows the more Haghios wants to kill her.Juno's life depends on Major McGuire's vigilance who needs to protect his witness by all means.

Production:

VCI Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.9/10