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I have used this film in high school social studies class to illustrate the history of the 18th Century: questions include pirate self-rule, the struggle for liberty, the impact of science on rousing the masses to action against tyranny, the ability of people to change, etc.

While not universally appealing to today's teens, the classic greatness of Burt Lancaster and the cinematography held many in the class spellbound.

This movie is fun to watch with the kids. Stallone CAN do comedy - we liked OSCAR, too. If you've never had an Italian "mama" you might miss some of the humor!

Hey, when Norris learns that she is still alive, HE GOES BACK FOR HER. That's gotta count for something in these days of throw-away relationships.

The final action scene is a touching "bonding" moment as father and son together take down the bad guy! I liked the intended, old-fashioned, "feel good" emotion!