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TechnoTV - The Longest Day (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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List Price: $19.98
Our Price: $10.81
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Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Eddie Albert, Paul Anka, Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Richard Beymer
Directed By: Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0024543234647
Format: Black & White
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2006-05-23
Running Time: 178
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 1962-10-04
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Summary: Action war movie with all star cast.
Comment: Enjoyed this War movie, but it is in black and white. It does have an all star cast. It has great action and fine actors through out the movie. It is on blu-ray with great picture detail but sound is not quite 5.1 nor is it colorized. I think it should be remastered with color (colorized) and with 5.1 sound added. Thus it is why I rate it at 3 out of 5.
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Summary: Why oh Why is this Region Locked
Comment: I find it incredible that a film that was made in 1962 and is about how our two country's came together in battle has been released with the Region locked, what justification can there be, that the US gets the film, but we in Europe can't buy it, I can understand if it was a new film but come on, made in 1962, a film about europe, stars many european stars of the day, a conflict we shared but I can't buy it in the UK, this stinks, so much for investing in Blue-Ray at least HDDVD was region free.
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Summary: the longest day
Comment: This is a great film for the events that happened on D-Day. I wish they had John Wayne in the 101st, oh well still a great movie
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Summary: Arguably the best war movie ever made
Comment: Some critics agree with me -- this is one of the very best. I first time I saw this movie was shortly after it was released, and it continues to hold my attention 40+ years later. While some may think it's boring, not enough action ... well, that's the way war is. This movie shows the complicated planning and thought that went into the D-Day invasion. The hours upon hours of boredom. And then suddenly, you get the word to go. There is confusion, stupidity, heroism ... it shows it all.
Many, many of the accounts in this movie are true to history. These were ordinary men on all sides who were caught up in history. The casting is terrific. My personal favorite is Kenneth More (and his dog). But others are outstanding - as usual - Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, Eddie Arnold, and of course, John Wayne. For those who question The Duke's acting ability, just watch his reaction at seeing the paratroopers hanging from trees. That's acting. Other notable performances are Red Buttons, Robert Wagner, Richard Burton, Sal Mineo and Jeffrey Hunter. But be prepared: with a cast this size, some of them come and go before you realize it.
And it's one of the last classic black and white films. As a history and war movie buff, that is a big plus.
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Summary: Yup it was long alright
Comment: I made a mistake and bought the BD version of this movie. I already owned the DVD. (Dumb). Yeah it's black and white alright. The movie is good but somehow seems to just drone along. Nothing really jumps out and gives you anything to be satisfied. Probably watched best with a diet coke, or a light beer, sugarless cookies, or some of those Olestra potato chips
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Editorial Reviews:
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This special collector's commemorative edition has been issued in honor of the June 6 1944 Allied invasion of France which marked the beginning of the end of Nazi domination over Europe. The attack involved 3000000 men 11000 planes and 4000 ships comprising the largest armada the world has ever seen.The Longest Day is a vivid hour-by-hour recreation of this historic event. Featuring a stellar international cast and told from the perspectives of both sides it is a fascinating look at the massive preparations mistakes and random events that determined the outcome of one of the biggest battles in history. Winner of two 1962 Oscars® (Special Effects and Cinematography) The Longest Day ranks as one of Hollywood's truly great war films.System Requirements:Running Time: 263 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: NR UPC: 024543234647 Manufacturer No: 2233464
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