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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Binding: DVD
EAN: 7321900252317
Format: PAL
Languages: EnglishSubtitles For The Hearing ImpairedDolby Digital 5.1EnglishSubtitledEnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 5.1
Region Code: 2
Running Time: 96 minutes
Theatrical Release Date: April 27, 2002
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
A remarkable cast lends emotional richness to The Gathering Storm, an HBO movie about the life of Winston Churchill just prior to the onset of World War II. Faced with bankruptcy, his career in decline, Churchill (Albert Finney) is beset with depression until the impending danger of German rearmament--along with the British government's reluctance to recognize the threat of Hitler--gives him a cause that brings him back to energetic life. The movie focuses as much on the enduring relationship between Churchill and his wife, Clementine (Vanessa Redgrave), as his political struggles. But though The Gathering Storm clearly admires Churchill, it also acknowledges his tyrannical personality and astonishing ego, turning what could be a puff piece into a well-rounded and moving portrait. The truly topnotch cast includes Derek Jacobi, Jim Broadbent, Tom Wilkinson, Linus Roache, and Lena Headey, all of whom turn in superb performances. --Bret Fetzer
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
This movie is great because of the acting. I know that probably seems like the most retarded statement ever written, but Albert Finney and Vanessa Redgrave make this movie magical. They are two very gifted actors, probably the understatement of the century, that have the ability to enthrall their audiences. I never once during this movie found myself thinking, " Is this historically accurate?" Also, the musical score is outstanding. For me it was reminiscent of Nino Rota's work, very stirring and ... Read More
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This is a masterpiece that makes history come alive, delves into the personal and professional life of a great man who was the central figure in the allies' defeat of Germany. Great for history buffs or anyone who loves a great and true story. Wonderfully cast! My only disappointment is that they have not continued this in a series following Churchill's memoirs.
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The HBO film opens with the camera under the bed of Churchill as he gets up stark naked from the rear and goes into the bathroom to relieve himself. With this very undignified beginning, we enter into the world of Winston Churchill in the days leading up to WWII. This is more than just about the political climate in England, it is the personal side of Churchill as well. It is about his life-long love relationship with his wife, Clementine as well as his life on his estate where he is struggling financially ... Read More
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How many movies do you see about Winston Churchill? Not enough, that's for sure, at least here in the U.S.
Albert Finney plays the great British prime minister during the period before World War II and before he was in politics. Churchill was trying to warn his countrymen in the British Parliament of the dangers of Nazi Germany and most people weren't listening. (How ironic, with today's situation involving Islamic terrorists!)
A big part of this film also details the romance between ... Read More
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Like other reviewers, I was a bit doubtful that the Albert Finny of Tom Jones and Two for the Road was going to be believable as Winston Churchill. He does an excellent job, as does Vanessa Redgrave as Clemmentine. The HBO movie covers the time of Churchill's ostracism by the Conservatives in Parliament. They even sponsor an attempt to replace him in the district he represents, an event only hinted at in the movie. The period is about 1936 when concerned civil servants, like Ralph Wigram, begin to secretly provide ... Read More
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