Tunes Of Glory (Criterion Collection) (1960) On DVD
Actor: Alec Guinness, John Mills, Susannah York, Dennis Price, Kay Walsh
Director: Ronald Neame
Genre: Drama
Year: 1960
Studio: Criterion
Length: 106
Released: February 17, 2004
Rating: Unrated (Video)
Format: DVD
Misc: NTSC, Color
Language: English
Subtitles : English
DESCRIPTION:
Venerable British actors Alec Guinness and John Mills give two of their finest performances in Tunes of Glory, a compelling, emotionally charged study of leadership in a peacetime Scottish battalion. In one of his most memorable roles, Guinness plays Jock Sinclair, the brash, red-haired colonel who temporarily commands his regiment of loyal, devoted soldiers. He's quick with a drink and hearty tales of military bravado, placing him in fun-loving contrast to his replacement, Col. Barrow (Mills), a hot-tempered martinet whose by-the-book style couldn't be more different, or less likable, than Sinclair's. In adapting his own novel for director Ronald Neame, James Kennaway keenly establishes the psychological opposition of these two stubborn men, demonstrating the equal merit of their military careers while exploring class distinctions and, ultimately, the inevitable tragedy of their failure to reach a mutual understanding. Ironically, Guinness was originally offered Mills's role, but suggested a switch to avoid comparison to his role in The Bridge on the River Kwai. It was an inspired decision, allowing each actor to shine in a timeless film that speaks volumes about military men and the winning (or losing) of hearts and minds.
Special Features:
- New transfer with restored image and sound
- New video interview with director Ronald Neame
- Exclusive new audio interview with actor Sir John Mills
- BBC interview with Sir Alec Guinness
- New essay by acclaimed film critic and historian Robert Murphy
Actor: Alec Guinness, John Mills, Susannah York, Dennis Price, Kay Walsh
Director: Ronald Neame
Genre: Drama
Year: 1960
Studio: Criterion
Length: 106
Released: February 17, 2004
Rating: Unrated (Video)
Format: DVD
Misc: NTSC, Color
Language: English
Subtitles : English
DESCRIPTION:
Venerable British actors Alec Guinness and John Mills give two of their finest performances in Tunes of Glory, a compelling, emotionally charged study of leadership in a peacetime Scottish battalion. In one of his most memorable roles, Guinness plays Jock Sinclair, the brash, red-haired colonel who temporarily commands his regiment of loyal, devoted soldiers. He's quick with a drink and hearty tales of military bravado, placing him in fun-loving contrast to his replacement, Col. Barrow (Mills), a hot-tempered martinet whose by-the-book style couldn't be more different, or less likable, than Sinclair's. In adapting his own novel for director Ronald Neame, James Kennaway keenly establishes the psychological opposition of these two stubborn men, demonstrating the equal merit of their military careers while exploring class distinctions and, ultimately, the inevitable tragedy of their failure to reach a mutual understanding. Ironically, Guinness was originally offered Mills's role, but suggested a switch to avoid comparison to his role in The Bridge on the River Kwai. It was an inspired decision, allowing each actor to shine in a timeless film that speaks volumes about military men and the winning (or losing) of hearts and minds.
Special Features:
- New transfer with restored image and sound
- New video interview with director Ronald Neame
- Exclusive new audio interview with actor Sir John Mills
- BBC interview with Sir Alec Guinness
- New essay by acclaimed film critic and historian Robert Murphy
| Product Name | Tunes Of Glory (Criterion Collection) (1960) On DVD |
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| This item is returnable | No |
