"Waves" Goes the Wrong Direction in Racial Depiction, Despite Its Intent and Beauty
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The Tenth Man (1988)
During World War 2 the Germans arrested people at random off the streets of Paris and in retaliation to sabotage by the resistance announced the execution of one in ten prisoners. Chosen as one of the victims, lawyer Chavel trades his place with another man in return for all his possessions. At the end of the war he returns to his house and tries to integrate himself with the family of the man who traded places with him, all the while hiding his true identity. However matters are complicated when a stranger arrives claiming to be Chavel.
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During World War 2 the Germans arrested people at random off the streets of Paris and in retaliation to sabotage by the resistance announced the execution of one in ten prisoners. Chosen as one of the victims, lawyer Chavel trades his place with another man in return for all his possessions. At the end of the war he returns to his house and tries to integrate himself with the family of the man who traded places with him, all the while hiding his true identity. However matters are complicated when a stranger arrives claiming to be Chavel.
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Genre:Drama, TV Movie
Written By:Lee Langley
In Theaters:12/4/1988
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Runtime:100 minutes
Studio:MGM Television, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, CBS Entertainment Productions
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