One of the least known victories of the Second World War was the battle between the Soviet Army and the Japanese Kwantung Army for occupation of Manchuria. The Soviets won due to... more
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Battlefield - Manchuria - The Forgotten Victory DVD
Main specs
Genre: Documentaries & Biographies - Military Documentary - World War
Classification: Exempt
Production Year: 2001
Colour: Black & White / Colour
Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Plot: Discussing the Soviet victory over the Japanese Kwangtung Army in the Manchurian mountains in World War Two. Features archive footage, a political and military review and graphics.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 0 (All Regions)
Studio(s): CROMWELL PRODUCTIONS; ARVATO SERVICES
Release date: 16/02/2004
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: CROMDVD 1003
Barcode: 5022802210031
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
One of the least known victories of the Second World War was the battle between the Soviet Army and the Japanese Kwantung Army for occupation of Manchuria. The Soviets won due to superior weaponry and bold decisions. This documentary covers this conflict using graphics and archive footage.
Technical information
Special Features: Prelude To War 1942 Directed By Frank Capra, Test Your Knowledge, Interactive Menus, Excerpts From Other Titles In The Series
Advantages: Brilliant acting Disadvantages: storyline can be hard to follow
...The great Roman General Maximus (Crowe) has once again led legions to victory on the battlefield.
The war won, Maximus dreams of home, wanting only to return to his wife and son; however, the dying Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) has one more duty for the general – to assume the mantle of his power.
Jealous of Maximus’ favour with the Emperor, the heir to the throne, Commudus (Phoenix) order his execution – and that of his family. Berely escaping death, Maximus is forced into slavery and trained as a gladiator in the arena where his fame grows. Now he comes to Rome, intent on avenging the murder of his family by killing the new emperor Commodus.
Maximus has learned that the one power stronger than that of the emperor is the will of the people and he knows he can only attain his revenge by becoming the greatest hero in all...
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Advantages: An epic story & DVD Disadvantages: Its not a short film
...THE FILM
Gladiator is the story of Maximus one of Rome's greatest generals. He leads a great victory in Germania and the emperor Marcus Aurelius joins him on the battlefield to congratulate his victory. However, Marcus is an old man and is ill and knows he will die soon. His son, Commodus, believes that he will lead Rome after his father's death, however, Marcus asks Maximus to be the 'protector of Rome' and return the power to the people. Commodus has other plans and murders his father claims power and orders Maximus and his family to be killed. Of course Maximus escapes but his family do not. Not caring what happens to him, Maximus is captured and forced into slavery as a gladiator in the outer provinces. In the mean time, Commodus (who is more that a little deranged) has chosen to give the people of Rome 150 days of games in order...
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...A brilliant epic. A film of 2000 that all should see.
The great Roman General Maximus (Russell Crowe) has once again led the legions to victory on the battlefield. The war won, Maximus dreams of home, wanting only to return to his wife and son; however, the dying Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) has one more duty for the general—to assume the mantle of his power.
Jealous of Maximus’ favor with the emperor, the heir to the throne, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), orders his execution—and that of his family. Barely escaping death, Maximus is forced into slavery and trained as a gladiator in the arena where his fame grows. Now he has come to Rome, intent on avenging the murder of his wife and son by killing the new emperor…Commodus.
Maximus has learned that the one power stronger than that of the emperor...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful
somewhat helpful 13.06.2001
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