Picnic (1956)
Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins
Synopsis: An award-winning film adaptation of the William Inge play. Hal Carter is an arrogant drifter who sets off dramatic fireworks when he visits a quiet Kansas town to see an old friend. Before long he has managed to steal Madge Owens, the most attractive girl in town, away from his pal. Much of the... An award-winning film adaptation of the William Inge play. Hal Carter is an arrogant drifter who sets off dramatic fireworks when he visits a quiet Kansas town to see an old friend. Before long he has managed to steal Madge Owens, the most attractive girl in town, away from his pal. Much of the drama takes place in the midst of the town's annual Labor Day picnic. Among the many other memorable characters in the film are a spinster school teacher who desperately longs for the security of marriage, and Madge's jealous younger sister, Millie. [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: William Holden, Susan Strasberg, Kim Novak, Rosalind Russell, Cliff Robertson
DVD Info
Release:
Apr 18, 2000
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- Full Frame - 1.33
- Dual Side - Single Layer
Audio:
- Dolby Surround - English
- Dolby Digital Stereo - Spanish, Portuguese
- Subtitles - English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai - Optional
Additional Release Material:
- Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
- 2. BELL, BOOK & CANDLE
- 3. PAL JOEY
- 4. BORN YESTERDAY
- 5. ALVAREZ KELLY
Interactive Features:
- Interactive Menus
- Scene Access
- Text/Photo Galleries
- Biographies - Cast & Crew
- Production Notes
- Publicity
- Stills/Photos - Montage with Music
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Reviews
Clunky and awkward, with inane dialogue, it's a movie to show how attitudes have changed.
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by: Big Tom 8/5/01


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