The Big Lift
- Year: 1950
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Drama, War
- Director: George Seaton
- Length: 120 min
Film Synopsis
The Big Lift (1950) centers on American servicemen participating in the Berlin Airlift during the Soviet blockade of West Berlin, one of whom becomes involved with a German woman while another struggles to overcome his resentment toward the German people. As demanding airlift operations, Cold War tensions, and conflicting personal relationships intensify amid the ruins of postwar Berlin while the city remains dependent on Allied supply flights for survival, both men are forced to confront their assumptions about war, loyalty, and reconciliation. This war drama examines the human consequences of conflict within the fragile early years of the Cold War, as old hostilities give way to uncertain alliances, with cultural distrust, postwar recovery, and personal transformation.
The Big Lift DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Alpha DVD-0/US 2002 | Roan Group DVD-0/US/OOP 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| No extras are included. | ||
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Alpha’s DVD contains no extras.
- Roan Group’s DVD contains no extras.
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