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The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

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The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943)

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Reviews Counted: 10 Fresh: 9  Rotten:1 Average Rating: 8.8/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs 43 mins

Synopsis: Drama about the life of Clive Candy, an English soldier who served in three wars (Boer, World War I, World War II), and had relationships with three women along the way (each played by Deborah Kerr). Despite Candy's tours-of-duty, he harbors no ill will towards the Germans, instead he believes... Drama about the life of Clive Candy, an English soldier who served in three wars (Boer, World War I, World War II), and had relationships with three women along the way (each played by Deborah Kerr). Despite Candy's tours-of-duty, he harbors no ill will towards the Germans, instead he believes they have been the pawns of military leaders. [More]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Roger Livesey, Deborah Kerr, Anton Walbrook, John Laurie

Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

DVD Info

Release:

Oct 22, 2002

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - 1. Michael Powell with Martin Scorsese
  • Video Profile - 1. THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP
  • Behind The Scenes
  • Colonel Blimp Cartoons

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12/30/06
Empire Magazine
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It might be the best film to ever come out of England.

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04/13/06
Dennis Schwartz
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Geoff Andrew
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5/5

Fantastically modern looking film that stands the test of time.

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01/29/04
Ken Hanke
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08/22/03
Carol Cling
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05/20/03
Thomas M. Pryor
New York Times
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The movie looks past the fat, bald military man with the walrus moustache, and sees inside, to an idealist and a romantic. To know him is to love him.

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11/19/02
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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11/07/02
Matt Langdon
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A film which may just make you look at your life and ask some questions best left unanswered.

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Andrew Howe
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01/01/00
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