Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp, The - The Criterion Collection
Criterion (1943)
Drama, Romance, War
In Collection
#7740
0*
Seen ItYes
037429166024
IMDB   8.1
2 hr 43 mins UK / English
DVD  Region 1   NR
Deborah Kerr Edith Hunter/Barbara Wynne/Johnny Cannon
Roland Culver Colonel Betteridge
Roger Livesey Clive Candy
Vincent Holman Club porter
David Hutcheson Hoppy
James Knight Club porter
Nevil Mapp
James McKechnie Spud Wilson
Spencer Trevor Period Blimp
Neville Mapp Stuffy Graves
Dennis Arundell Café orchestra leader
David Ward Kaunitz
Jan Van Loewen Indignant citizen
Valentine Dyall Von Schönborn
Carl Jaffe Von Reumann
Albert Lieven Von Ritter
Director
Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger
Producer Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger
Writer Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger
Cinematography Georges Périnal
Musician Allan Gray


Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's magnificent epic The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp dramatizes the passions and pitfalls of a lifetime in the military. The film follows the exploits of exemplary British soldier Clive Candy (Roger Livesey) as he battles to maintain his honor and proud gentlemanly conduct through romance, three wars, and a changing world. Featuring Anton Walbrook and Deborah Kerr in her first leading role (as three characters!), the vibrant and controversial (The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is the romantic portrait of a career soldier and a pointed investigation into the nature of aging, friendship, and obsolescence. The Criterion Collection is proud to present Powell and Pressburger's masterpiece in all its Techincolor glory.
Edition Details
Edition Special Edition
Distributor Criterion
Chapters 31
Release Date 10/22/2002
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Subtitles English
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Mono
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
Audio Commentary Featuring Director Michael Powell with Martin Scorsese
The 24-Minute Video Documentary, A Profile of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Selection of Sir David Low's Colonel Blimp Cartoons
Rare Behind-the-Scenes and Production Stills from the Collection of Michael Powell