Saturday, April 6, 2019

Movies for the Day, Friday, April 12, 2019

Today's movies mark the beginning of the Civil War, a spaceflight day, and the birthday of Tom Clancy.

Which of today's movies would you watch?








Friendly Persuasion (1956) is about
a Quaker family during the Civil War.  It
is based on a Jessamyn West novel.  This
is an excellent movie.  The Civil War
began April 12, 1861.






Friendly Persuasion









The Right Stuff (1983) is about the
early days of the United States space program,
especially the Mercury 7 astronauts.  This
inspiring movie won Oscars for Sound,
Film Editing, Sound Effects Editing, and
Original Score.  It is based on the book by
Tom Wolfe.  April 12 is International Day of
Human Space Flight.


The Right Stuff











Patriot Games (1992) is an action thriller
about a CIA operative, Jack Ryan, who
combats terrorists.  It is based on a novel
by Tom Clancy, born April 12, 1947.




Patriot Games


























































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