... The good thing about this being the 'British' war film collection is that there is the absence of the 'american touch'. By this I mean the story hasn't been adapted from the truth in order to satisfy Hollywood. This increases the enjoyment of the war film your a watching as you know what ... Read review
The four films presented inThe British War Collectionunapologetically embody the dogged ... more
spirit and pluck of an embattled nation during its greatest crisis; that they also represent the zenith of post-war British cinema is a testament to both their qual...
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Production Year: 1965 - War - Director: Anthony Mann - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Kirk Douglas, Richard Harris, Michael Redgrave, Roy Dotrice, Anton Diffring
Production Year: 1978 - War - Director: Paul Verhoeven - Original Language: Dutch - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Rutger Hauer, Jeroen Krabbe, Peter Faber, Derek De Lint
Advantages: An excellent selection of vintage war films, perfect for an avid fan of war films, such as myself. Also ideal for anyone who wants to get a taste of this genre. Disadvantages: May have been better to replace 'The Cruel Sea' with a more classic film such 'The Great Escape' or 'The Guns of Navorone'.
This collection is an excellent selection of vintage war films. Perfect for anyone who enjoys this genre. The Dambuster and The Colditz story are of particular interest to me as they are true stories. Which are portrayed very well in the respective films. The good thing about this being the 'British' war film collection is that there is the absence of the 'american touch'. By this I mean the story hasn't been adapted from the truth in order to satisfy ... ...your a watching as you know what is being showed actually happened. The Cruel Sea is a collaboration of many different seamens experinces during WW2, and shows an excellent portrayal of what these brave men had to endure. However I am a sucker for true stories, so although this story is not unrealistic, i would have preffered a true story such as maybe The Great Escape or The Bridge on The River Kwai. Ice Cold in Alex is of course a classic war film ... more
This collection is an excellent selection of vintage war films. Perfect for anyone who enjoys this genre. The Dambuster and The Colditz story are of particular interest to me as they are true stories. Which are portrayed very well in the respective films. The good thing about this being the 'British' war film collection is that there is the absence of the 'american touch'. By this I mean the story hasn't been adapted from the truth in order to satisfy Hollywood. This increases the enjoyment of the war film your a watching as you know what is being showed actually happened. The Cruel Sea is a collaboration of many different seamens experinces during WW2, and shows an excellent portrayal of what these brave men had to endure. However I am a sucker for true stories, so although this story is not unrealistic, i would have preffered a true story such as maybe The Great Escape or The Bridge on The River Kwai. Ice Cold in Alex is of course a classic war film and therefore cannot be ommited from this collection, it like this whole collection is a must see. A***
In 'Ice Cold In Alex' the commander of a motor ambulance somehow manages to get his vehicle to safety - despite the hazards of war, and a German spy. 'The Dambusters' is a World War II adventure which centres around the RAF and their efforts to destroy the Ruhr dams in 1943. 'The Colditz Story' is a true account of British P.O.W.s who plan their escape from Germany's ultimate fortress. ''The Cruel Sea', based on the novel by Nicholas Monserrat, is the story of a tough, professional sailor and a mainly amateur crew, learning how to fight against Nazi subs and the Atlantic.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
WARNER HOME VIDEO; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date
27/05/2002
No of Discs
4
Catalogue No
D 038468
Barcode
7321900384681
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical
Sound
Dolby Digital Mono
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital Mono English
DVD Description
This collection features four of the greatest British war films of all time. THE DAM BUSTERS, starring Michael Redgrave and Richard Todd, is a World War II adventure which centers around the British efforts to destroy two enormous dams in Germany. In THE COLDITZ STORY, starring John Mills, a group of captured Allied soldiers attempt break out of Germany's toughest prison. THE CRUEL SEA, starring Jack Hawkins and Denholm Elliott, follows life on a British ship in the North Atlantic during World War II. Finally, ICE-COLD IN ALEX focuses on a British officer (John Mills) stationed in North Africa.
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