The life and death of Colonel Blimp
Janus Films; J. Arthur Rank presents a production of the Archers; written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
- Resource Type:
- DVD Video
- Creation:
- Created or produced in 1943
- Publication:
- [Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [2002]
- Copyright:
- ©2002
- Related Series:
Availability
| Location | Call Number | Availability | Request | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIF 1943 DVD | Ask at the Service Desk | Request pickup |
Historical/War films |
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- Summary:
- Based on cartoonist David Low's parody of the old-fashioned British professional soldier, set in his ways and unable to adapt to the brutality of modern war. This story follows the career of Clive Candy, at first an idealistic, young Boer War hero, then a brigadier general, serving honorably in World War I. Finally, by World War II, he has become a bald, overweight, querulous old man, angry that his age and military experience are held in contempt, and bewildered that his lifelong code of gentlemanly conduct has become an anachronism in a world threatened by a monster like Hitler.
- Contributors:
- Languages:
- English
- Language Notes:
- "English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired"--Container.
In English. - Related Series:
- Alternate Titles:
- Container title: Powell and Pressburger's The life and death of Colonel Blimp
- Subjects:
- Genres:
- System Details:
- DVD, Dolby digital mono, 1.33:1 aspect ratio.
- Performers:
- Cast: Roger Livesey, Deborah Kerr, Anton Walbrook, Roland Culver, Harry Welchman, Arthur Wontner, Albert Lieven.
- Production Credits:
- Photography, Georges Perinal ; editing, John Seabourne ; music, Allan Gray ; DVD producer, Karen Stetler.
- General Notes:
- Originally produced as a motion picture in 1943.
Program notes by David Low and Ronald Haver inserted in container.
Special features include audio commentary featuring director Michael Powell with Martin Scorsese; the 24-minute video documentary A profile of The life and death of Colonel Blimp; selection of Sir David Low's Colonel Blimp cartoons; and rare behind-the-scenes and production stills from the collection of Michael Powell. - Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (163 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Physical Characteristics:
- plastic; metal; polychrome
- Audio Characteristics:
- digital; optical
- Digital Characteristics:
- video file; DVD video; region 1
- Call Numbers:
- LIF 1943 DVD
- ISBNs:
- 0780025024
- Other Standard Numbers:
- Universal Product Code: 037429166024
Publisher Number, Criterion Collection: LIF080 - OCLC Numbers:
- 1053036726
51012520 [Invalid]
