Something very different from Michael Winner, one of the directors best known for sleaze, violence and bad taste. This one's a far gentler comedy adventure in which a well-cast Oliver Reed plays a zoo keeper who decides to escape the Nazis with his elephant Lucy in tow. It's an unusual film for sure but one which plays out very nicely. Reed gives a fine physical performance, one of my favourites of his, and the Alpine scenery is breathtaking throughout. There's a constant stream of humour and action along with plenty of surprises. A real 'feel good' film from a director not known for them.
Review of Hannibal Brooks
