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The screen explodes with action and romance in this war-torn drama starring Henry Fonda (The Grapes Of Wrath) as the passionate, courageous Marco, a peasant farmer determined to protect his land from invading soldiers. The gorgeous Madeleine Carroll (The 39 Steps) is Norma, the daredevil spy whose heart he captures. With gunfire thundering around them, they struggle against a powerful enemy blockade preventing the delivery of desperately needed food in a fiery battle that could change the course of the war. Bravely focusing on the controversial Spanish Civil War, Blockade bravely tackles a subject Hollywood had refused to touch, resulting in pressure on the producer to leave the film unreleased. Ultimately it was recognized with Oscar nominations for writing and score and still stands today as a career high point for all involved.