A selfdescribed painter who writes, william wharton is the pen name for the author of two memoirs houseboat on the seine and ever after as well as eight novels birdy, dad, a midnight clear, scumbler, pride, tidings, franky furbo, and last lovers. A midnight clear was published in 1982 and is set in the ardennes in 1944. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A midnight clear is a warm, largehearted novel about a gruesome subjectwarfareand the ways in which that experience transcends time and indelibly marks its participants. Dvd info a special slipcase presentation imported from s. A midnight clear, bluray, widescreen, subtitled, dolby, ac3, war drama, 826663208436. I had to order this movie in from the us because you cant get it in britain. Set towards the end of world war ii, the film tells the story of an american intelligence unit which finds a german platoon that wishes to surrender. Oct 29, 2008 william wharton 7 november 1925 29 october 2008, the pen name of the author albert william du aime pronounced as dooem, was an americanborn author best known for his first novel birdy, which was also successful as a film. However, he was also a very private manhe wrote under a pseudonym and rarely gave interviewsso fans and critics could only speculate how much of his work was autobiographical and how much was fiction. Released in november on dvd by columbia tristar, a midnight clear is a crisp, intelligent, and tragically underknown wwii drama that came and went in 1992.
A midnight clear, based on the novel by william wharton 10 out of 10 although not known as a classic in the vein of saving private ryan, dunkirk or some other fundamental war movie, a midnight clear is a formidable, extraordinary film, even if it does not have spectacular landings, fights between planes and the other paraphernalia of classic features of this kind. William wharton gives rare interview archive hugh hebert 17 march 1988. Buy a midnight clear new ed by wharton, william isbn. But scumbler, about a paris street artist, was like artwork i just didnt get. A midnight clear is the story of a small unorthodox army intelligence unit sent on a dangerous mission to the german front. A midnight clear by william wharton read online on bookmate. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this a midnight clear study guide. A selfdescribed painter who writes, william wharton is the pen name for the author of two memoirshouseboat on the seine and ever afteras well as eight novelsbirdy, dad, a midnight clear, scumbler, pride, tidings, franky furbo, and last lovers. Set in europe during the final months of world war ii, this powerful drama tells the story of six american g. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 256 pages and is available in paperback format. He wrote of an american intelligence team which came upon a team of young german soldiers, desperate to surrender to the americans, in. It centers on a squadron of american soldiers in the french ardennes forest, near the german border, in december 1944. A group of american gis, all of whom have been together a bit too long, cling to the vestiges of their peacetime interests to remain sane. Buy a midnight clear vintage classics new ed by william wharton isbn.
In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Essays and criticism on william wharton s a midnight clear critical essays. A midnight clear by william wharton, 9780007457991, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The first edition of the novel was published in august 12th 1982, and was written by william wharton. A previously unpublished wartime memoir from the acclaimed author of birdy and a midnight clear.
However, he was also a very private man he wrote under a pseudonym and rarely gave interviews so fans and critics could only speculate. Read a midnight clear, by william wharton online on bookmate set in the ardennes forest on christmas eve 1944, sergeant will knott and five other gis are ordered close to the german lines to estab. Edwards, the new york times wharton s books could not be about sadder, crazier people and circumstances, and out of the insanity, out of the pain, he lifts. Both book and movie are eloquent persuasions for peace which everyone, hawk or dove, should read and see at least once. Suddenly, knott and the others must unravel these mysteries, learning as they do about themselves, about one another, and about the enemy, until a midnight clear reaches its unexpected climax, one of the most shattering in the literature of war. Having said that, ive no doubt there is an army of my colleaguesboth here on this site and elsewheremobilizing forces and preparing to launch a mortar attack in my direction. He wrote of an american intelligence team which came upon a team of young german soldiers, desperate to surrender to the americans, in order to survive germanys last offensive. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Essays and criticism on william whartons a midnight clear critical essays. Keith gordon, based on the novel by william wharton. Us gis hold an isolated cabin in the ardennes against a handful of germans cut off from their main force. A midnight clear widescreen, subtitled, dolby, ac3 on tcm.
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Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. T his haunting smallscale war movie, given a very limited release 20 years ago and available for the first time on dvd and bluray, is based on a widely praised novel by william wharton. Nov 03, 2008 when william wharton s first novel, birdy, was published in 1979, he was already 53 years old, an american expatriate painter living in paris. The book is divided into six chapters that trace the experiences of a group of soldiers. From here to eternity, the thin red line, and whistle by james jones these books should be read in that order as they are technically a triology featuring similar characters throughout, albeit with different names a midnight clear by william wharton. Free download or read online a midnight clear pdf epub book. Nov 27, 1992 a midnight clear is a world war ii tale with a difference it invests the genre with the mournful antiestablishment tone were used to seeing in movies about vietnam. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a midnight clear. Wharton s writing puts this novel to the forefront of second world war accounts as it is so refreshingly different. They soldier by the book, carefully and rather well, but it seems that for them war is. William wharton 7 november 1925 29 october 2008, the pen name of the artist albert. A midnight clear, the movie, starred ethan hawke, gary sinise and peter berg all at the beginning of their careers and is well worth hunting for at your local video rental store.
Isolated in a remote farmhouse in the dead of winter, the soldiers develop an unusual friendship with a small band of german soldiers nearby whove all but given up on the war. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Other articles where a midnight clear is discussed. A novel by william wharton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I fell hard and fast for william wharton after reading birdy and, then, a midnight clear. William wharton has 25 books on goodreads with 23169 ratings. Explore books by william wharton with our selection at. William wharton gives rare interview, archive 17 march. The main characters of this fiction, historical story are. Set in the ardennes forest on christmas eve 1944, sergeant will knott and five other gis are ordered close to the german. A powerful tragedy full of surprises and visual style alan jones, radio times. When william wharton s first novel, birdy, was published in 1979, he was already 53 years old, an american expatriate painter living in paris. William wharton 7 november 1925 29 october 2008, the pen name of the artist albert william du aime, was an americanborn author best known for his first novel birdy, which was also made into a critically acclaimed film by the same name in 1984.
His works have been acclaimed worldwide and have been translated into over fifteen languages. Author of such classic wartime novels as birdy and a midnight clear, william wharton was one of the most acclaimed writers of his generation. One of the most acclaimed american writers of his generation, and author of classic novels such as birdy, a midnight clear and dad, william wharton was a very private man. Is william whartons a midnight clear the greatest war novel ever written. Truce occurred a series of unofficial ceasefires along the trenches. Apr 21, 2012 t his haunting smallscale war movie, given a very limited release 20 years ago and available for the first time on dvd and bluray, is based on a widely praised novel by william wharton, who was. A midnight clear directed by keith gordon available on vhs. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Set in the ardennes forest on christmas eve 1944, sergeant. Whartons writing puts this novel to the forefront of second world war accounts as it is so refreshingly different. A midnight clear show notes by leslie watts in this weeks episode, the roundtable goes to war with the tragically underrated 1992 brotherhood war movie a midnight clear, written and directed by keith gordon, and based on the 1982 novel by william wharton.
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A novel and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. A midnight clear is adapted from the novel of the same name by william wharton. With an amazing allstar ensemble led by ethan hawke, gary sinise, kevin dillon and peter berg, a midnight clear is a classic war movie that has won critical acclaim and a cult following. Midnight clear dvd movie buy it now at cd universe. With peter berg, kevin dillon, arye gross, ethan hawke. It centres on 6 young american soldiers in a reconnaissance and intelligence unit who are sent on a mission to investigate german activity in the area. Read a midnight clear a novel by william wharton available from rakuten kobo. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Aug 12, 1982 a midnight clear, based on the novel by william wharton 10 out of 10 although not known as a classic in the vein of saving private ryan, dunkirk or some other fundamental war movie, a midnight clear is a formidable, extraordinary film, even if it does not have spectacular landings, fights between planes and the other paraphernalia of classic features of this kind. A midnight clear widescreen, subtitled, dolby, ac3 on tcm shop. The soldiers in william whartons new novel are so wholesome they almost seem more like characters from leave it to beaver than gis.
Set in the ardennes forest on christmas eve 1944, sergeant will knott and five other gis are ordered close to the german lines to establish an observation po. Director keith gordon based his excellent script for a midnight clear on the book by william wharton, who had been seriously wounded in the battle of the bulge towards the end of wwii. In 1988, whartons daughter, kate, his soninlaw bill, and their two children, twoyearold dayiel and eightmonthold mia, were killed in a 23car motor vehicle accident near albany, oregon, that was caused by smoke generated by grass. Set in the ardennes forest on christmas eve 1944, sergeant will kn. A midnight clear is a 1992 american war drama film written and directed by keith gordon and starring an ensemble cast that features ethan hawke, gary sinise, peter berg, kevin dillon and arye gross. A midnight clear ebook by william wharton rakuten kobo.
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