(VHS) Written, produced and directed by acclaimed novelist James Clavell, who's prolific credits include 'Shogun', 'The Great Escape' and '633 Squadron', 'The Last Valley' is a compelling story of survival set in 17th century Austria against the backdrop of the Thirty Years' War. In his nomadic travels, vogel (Omar Sharif) comes across a beautiful, peaceful village where the community lies unaffected by the war raging around it. Here, he is given the opportunity to lodge there for the winter in return for protection. When an army of ruthless mercenaries led by 'The Captain' (Michael Caine) also discover the oasis, the peace is shattered and the village descends into conflict and violence.