Advantages: A limited appeal for enthusiasts of electric trains, and Sophia Loren Disadvantages: The list would be too long.
This is definitely is a re-make that should never have been made. A harsh comment perhaps, but the nevertheless true.
The production is less than average for a producer of such status as Carlo Ponti (husband of Sophia Loren).
The scipt is dull by any stretch of the imagination, completely ruining Noel Coward's original story, so wonderfully captured in the 1945 Black & White original.
The acting is well below standard for such a skilled thesbian ... ...to be worse-the-wear from drink in front of the camera. In conclusion:
The film, unsuccessfully made in colour, fails miserably to capture the atmosphere of the original production starring Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson. How a cinema audience is supposed to be captivated by the 'comings and goings' of Southern Railway electric trains, filmed possibly in Surrey or Hampshire, in contrast to the dramatic night scenes shot at Carnforth railway station ...
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Actor(s): Richard Burton, Sophia Loren, Jack Hedley, Ann Firbank, Jack Hedley, Rosemary Leach, John Le Mesurier, Ann Firbank, John Le Mesurier, Rosemary Leach, Richard Burton, Sophia Loren, Jack Hedley, Rosemary Leach, Ann Firbank, John Le Mesurier
Director(s): Alan Bridges
Genre: Drama - Romantic
Classification: 12 years and over, Parental Guidance
Production Year: 1974
Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom
DVD Description
A brief, yet intensely passionate affair erupts between two strangers when they meet for the first time at a remote railroad station in rural England.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): INFINITY; PINNACLE VISION
Release date: 24/07/2006
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: INF 275
Barcode: 5060098702755
Screenwriter: John Bowen
Producer: Carlo Ponti, Cecil Clarke
Author: Noel Coward
Languages
Main Language: English
Technical information
Special Features: Photo Gallery,, Biographies (Sophia Loren, Richard Burton),, About The Film, Interactive menu
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 4:3 Full Frame
Sound: Mono
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