Edge of Darkness (1943)

Set in the heart of 1942 Norway, under the oppressive shadow of Nazi occupation, the tranquil residents of a picturesque fishing village simmer with quiet defiance. Their home, a sanctuary of eight hundred souls, is now the stronghold for one hundred fifty elite Nazi soldiers. The villagers, led by the steadfast fisherman, Gunnar Brogge (Errol Flynn), and the dauntless Karen Stensgard (Ann Sheridan), the daughter of the village physician, Dr. Martin Stensgard (Walter Huston), have so far resisted their oppressors through subtle acts of sabotage, their courage hidden beneath the guise of compliance. Yet, the winds of rebellion stir when news of an armed revolt in a neighboring village reaches their ears. Hope arrives cloaked in whispers of British-supplied arms, igniting a flame of resistance that begins to burn brightly within their hearts. Despite the omnipresent danger, the villagers contemplate an uprising, their resolve wavering between the desire for freedom and the fear of retribution. Meanwhile, Gunnar, originally planning to sail to England to fight, is swayed by the prospect of a local rebellion. However, not all are as eager for open conflict. Dr. Stensgard harbors doubts about the effectiveness of a revolt, his skepticism fuelled by his own son's prior disloyalty to their homeland. As the tension soars, the cruel hand of the Nazis strikes closer to home. The eviction of a beloved local school teacher and a brutal attack on Karen stirs the brewing storm of rebellion, pushing the villagers beyond the point of no return. The once tranquil village is propelled into action, the echoes of uprising resonating through the hushed whispers of rebellion, and the edge of darkness is finally breached by the rising dawn of resistance.

Edge of Darkness is a drama movie featuring Errol Flynn and directed by Lewis Milestone.

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