The Death of Michael Turbin (1954)
Directed by Bernard Knowles
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
This video features two stories in one. The first story chronicles the escape of a man living in an Eastern block country who was slated for execution. The second story centers on an Irish immigrant who left his native Erin after a love affair goes sour. Once in the New World, he becomes morally bankrupt while trying to build his fortune. But soon he finds himself a hated man. Fortunately, a wise priest offers sage advice and the hero finally finds peace and romantic bliss at last.
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behind-enemy-lines, border [geographic], escape, execution, love, political-prisoner, priest, reunion, separation
