The Victoria Cross: For Valour

TV Movie
2003
58m

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Jeremey Clarkson examines the history of the Victoria Cross, and follows the story of one of the 1,354 men who were awarded it - Major Robert Henry Cain.Jeremey Clarkson examines the history of the Victoria Cross, and follows the story of one of the 1,354 men who were awarded it - Major Robert Henry Cain.Jeremey Clarkson examines the history of the Victoria Cross, and follows the story of one of the 1,354 men who were awarded it - Major Robert Henry Cain.

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8.6/10

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Jeremy Clarkson

Self - Presenter

Peter De La Billiere

Self - Commander British Forces, Gulf War
(as Gen. Sir Peter de la Billière)

Jack Reynolds

Self - South Staffordshire Regiment
(as Jack Reynolds MC)

George Ashington

Self - South Staffordshire Regiment

Rambahadur Limbu

Self
(as Rambahadur Limbu VC)

Didy Grahame

Self - Victoria Cross & George Cross Assoc.

Ian Fraser

Self
(as Commander Ian Fraser VC)

Keith Payne

Self
(as Keith Payne VC)

Walton Ashworth

Self - Glider Pilot Regiment

Richard Long

Self - Glider Pilot Regiment

Bill Speakman

Self
(as Bill Speakman-Pitts VC)

Lachhiman Gurung

Self
(as Lachhiman Gurung VC)

Tony Scott

Self - The Staffordshire Regiment
(as Lt. Col. Tony Scott)

Mike Dauncey

Self - Glider Pilot Regiment
(as Mike Dauncey DSO)

Director
- Richard Pearson
Writer
- Jeremy Clarkson
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Trivia
Of the five men awarded the Victoria Cross for Operation Market Garden, Major Cain was the only survivor.

Quotes
Jeremy Clarkson: [on Major Cain] His family didn't *know* he'd won a Victoria Cross until after he died. He hadn't thought to mention it.

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10/10

Gobsmacking

In our modern world the word "hero" is thrown around for a sportsperson who has a few good games.

This documentary on the other hand shows the true definition of heroism, people who risked or gave their lives, agains massive odds, to save their comrades.

I can't begin to explain how impressive the awardees of the VC are and some of the stories here are truly jaw-dropping.

Then there's Clarkson, you may or may not like him from Top Gear but in this he is superb, his knowledge and respect for this subject shines through, he did 2 other fantastic

war story documentaries but I wish he'd done more.

They're a masterclass in storytelling.

And the twist at the end is scarcely believable, but it's true.

I cannot recommend this show highly enough and have rewatched it several times.

For Valour!