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Taron David Egerton (/ˈɛdʒərtən/ EJ-ər-tən; born 10 November 1989) is a Welsh actor and singer. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he performed in stage plays before gaining recognition for his starring role as a spy in the action comedy films Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017). Egerton has starred in several biographical films, portraying military officer Edward Brittain in the drama Testament of Youth (2014), the titular ski-jumper in the sports film Eddie the Eagle (2016), and singer Elton John in the musical Rocketman (2019). The last of these earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. He also starred as Jimmy Keene in the miniseries Black Bird (2022), for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, as Henk Rogers in the biopic Tetris (2023), and in the thriller film Carry-On (2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Taron Egerton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
The film promises an unforgettable tribute to John J. Pershing and the sacrifices he made in service to his country as a servant in Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, Mexican Revolution, Russian-Japan War, and WW1. The film chronicles his life from beginnings as a teacher in rural Missouri, to his rise through the ranks of the U.S. Army, to his role as commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during WW1. The film explores his relationships with family, colleagues, and his country, as well as the challenges he faced in leading a nation at war. The film opens with a young John, working in Missouri. As the US enters WWI, Pershing is appointed as the commander of the US Forces in Europe. He faces resistance from his British and French counterparts, who believe that the USA is not ready for battle. He is determined to prove them wrong and leads troops into war. The film's middle act focuses on Pershing's experiences during WW1. We see him lead his troops through the trenches of France and deals with the challenges of coordinating a multinational force. Along the way, he forms close relationships with several of his officers, including his aide-de-camp, Captain Patton, and Major Eisenhower. Meanwhile, in the US, He faces opposition from politicians who want to limit US involvement in the war. Pershing fights through to the end and leaves as a winner. With the outbreak of World War II, General Perhing advised his old colleagues, Marshall and Patton.
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