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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: MPI HOME VIDEO
EAN: 0030306787398
Feature: Filmed on location in ten countries, this extraordinary production is the largest and most ambitious undertaking in television and motion picture history. Featuring an all-star cast and spectacular reenactments of the Allied invasions at Normandy and the Philippines, Herman Wouk sic novel is brought to life in an award-winning mini-series that vividly recreates one of history s most unforgettable
Format: Box set, Color, NTSC, Full Screen
Item Dimensions: 500
Label: MPI HOME VIDEO
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: MPI HOME VIDEO
MPN: DVD7873
Number Of Items: 13
Publisher: MPI HOME VIDEO
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Running Time: 1500 minutes
Studio: MPI HOME VIDEO
Features:- Filmed on location in ten countries, this extraordinary production is the largest and most ambitious undertaking in television and motion picture history. Featuring an all-star cast and spectacular reenactments of the Allied invasions at Normandy and the Philippines, Herman Wouk sic novel is brought to life in an award-winning mini-series that vividly recreates one of history s most unforgettable
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Studio: Mpi Home Video Release Date: 10/28/2008 Run time: 1500 minutes Rating: Nr
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The second half of this massive miniseries covers events from the last two years of World War II with members of our fictitious family--the Henrys--scattered throughout the world. Pariah "Pug" Henry (Robert Mitchum) visits Russia and England as an advisor--and proposes to his much-younger lover, Pamela (Victoria Tennant)--before retuning to the Pacific theater to join his son Byron (Hart Bochner), a submariner, in battling the Japanese. Meanwhile, Byron's wife, Natalie (Jane Seymour), and her uncle (John Gielgud) continue their harrowing plight, starting in the "Paradise Ghetto" and leading to the Auschwitz concentration camp.
This half--11.5 hours--aired on ABC in May 1989, six months after the first half. Unfortunately there is no kinetic battle sequence like the first half's Midway clash to absorb the viewer. Director Dan Curtis relies more on newsreel footage (and the sometimes heavy-handedness of narrator William Woodson) to cover large events. To compensate, the filmmakers give inordinate screen time to the conspiracy to kill Hitler (Steven Berkoff) by his inner circle. Like in Herman Wouk's novel, Hitler's decision to eliminate the Jews is the backbone of the entire series and the film's steely reenactments of these events--an amazing achievement for network television--is quite harrowing. Authenticity (filming at Auschwitz) plus ace performances (Seymour has been rarely better, Gielgud is outstanding) combine for a powerful statement, although the whole production is sometimes weighed down by the soap-opera elements of the Henrys' lives. The original Winds of War miniseries had a higher caliber cast, which is missed here. However, a few actors shine in their atypical performances, including Barry Bostwick (who tied with Gielgud for the Golden Globe) as a flamboyant submariner and David Dukes as a desk side attaché who reaches new depths in the war. Although admired and very watchable, the series did not impact the industry as much as its predecessor or sweep the award circuit as other miniseries (Roots, Holocaust, etc.) did, although it did take home the Emmy for Outstanding Miniseries.
The 7-DVD set contains an informative booklet, a CD soundtrack, and a disc of extras. Dan Curtis makes comments over 70 select minutes of the series (shown out of context), hitting the highlights of filming, a nice way of letting the filmmaker talk without searching for the commentary throughout the various discs. There's a new 30-minute feature combining new and old footage on the making of this massive production, and a 15-minute featurette on composer Bob Cobert. --Doug Thomas
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"War and Remembrance"(the complete epic) is powerful movie-making with a profound message for modern generations. Set amidst the loves and lives of the fictional Henry family, this story places you right in the middle of World War II and all of its brutality. There were significant casting changes from the original cast of "Winds of War", which take some getting used to - the abscence of Jan Michael Vincent and Ali McGraw in particular. However, the cast is ultimately overshadowed by the enormity ... Read More
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I have been waiting to purchase this series for awhile. I could not pass up the good price. The package arrived ahead of schedule and was in perfect condition.
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historicaly accurate and very well done ,enjoyed them so very much. the type of series you can watch again and again. Thank you Amazon great prices and quick delivery!!
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Having a great interest in WWII, as a young person I devoured every history book(fact or fiction) that I could find. I read both The Winds Of War and War and Rememberance when they were published, and was happy when both books were made into miniseries. The translation to television was done very well. If you had not read the books, you still got a very consise understanding of one of the most pivital times in recent history. The only thing that I didn't like much was the replacement of some of the ... Read More
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War and Remembrance is the continuing story of Winds of War. I was disappointed that they didn't use the same actors, but some of the major characters were the same. The acting left a little bit to be desired, but Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, and Victoria Tennant were great. Historical fiction is a marvelous way to learn history and this mini series, based on Herman Wouk's novels were historically accurate. This is one of our favorite series of all time.
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