For Whom the Bell Tolls

Lavish treatment of Ernest Hemingway's classic novel stars Gary Cooper as Robert Jordan, an American teacher who journeys to Spain to volunteer for the American International Brigades and join forces with the Loyalists in their civil war against the Fascists. There, Jordan falls in love with a fellow freedom fighter, Maria (Ingrid Bergman), whose parents were executed by a Fascist coalition. With Akim Tamiroff, Arturo de Córdova, and Best Supporting Actress Oscar-winner Katina Paxinou. 166 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English DTS Lossless stereo; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailer; roadshow version.