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The Railway Man
Watched this film last night starring Colin Fifth in the lead role.
True story about a Scotsman (Eric Lomax) who was a PoW in Japan and tortured by his captors after being found building a radio.
It tells how he years later came face to face with one of the torturers.
A story ultimately of forgiveness and human compassion.
Would recommend.👍
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Its a good film TEK but if you enjoyed railwayman read the book Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urqurhart an almost unbelievable story of a will to survive.
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Beharder wrote:
Its a good film TEK but if you enjoyed railwayman read the book Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urqurhart an almost unbelievable story of a will to survive.
Sounds like the type of book my auld boy might own mate.
I'll ask him.Looking for something to read.👍
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Its a good film TEK but if you enjoyed railwayman read the book Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urqurhart an almost unbelievable story of a will to survive.
Alastair Urquhart is a friend of mine, so I'm lucky enough to have a signed copy of his book. But I'm no biased when I say I would recommend it like Beharder does.
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Its a good film TEK but if you enjoyed railwayman read the book Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urqurhart an almost unbelievable story of a will to survive.
Alastair Urquhart is a friend of mine, so I'm lucky enough to have a signed copy of his book. But I'm no biased when I say I would recommend it like Beharder does.
How did you come by his acquaintance Bill?
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I'll PM you Tek.
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I've just learned that the author of The Forgotten Highlander, Alistair Urquhart, has passed away. Probably the bravest person I've ever met.
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Sad news that Bill.
RIP to a very brave man.
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