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Hobson's Choice - Criterion Collection

Hobson's Choice - Criterion Collection

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Staring: Charles Laughton , John Mills , Brenda De Banzie
Director: David Lean
An unsung comic triumph from David Lean, Hobson's Choice stars the legendary Charles Laughton as the harrumphing Henry Hobson, the owner of a boot shop in late-Victorian Northern England. With his haughty, independent daughter Maggie (Brenda De Banzie) decides to forge her own path, romantically and professionally, with the help of none other than Henry's prized bootsmith Will (a splendid An unsung comic triumph from David Lean, Hobson's Choice stars the legendary Charles Laughton as the harrumphing Henry Hobson, the owner of a boot shop in late-Victorian Northern England. With his haughty, independent daughter Maggie (Brenda De Banzie) decides to forge her own path, romantically and professionally, with the help of none other than Henry's prized bootsmith Will (a splendid John Mills), father and daughter find themselves head-to-head in a fiery match of wills. Equally charming and caustic, Hobson's Choice, adapted from Harold Brighouse's famous play, is filled to the brim with great performances and elegant, inventive camera work.

SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:
New high-definition digital transfer--restoration by the BFI National Archive, funded by the David Lean Foundation and StudioCanal
Audio commentary featuring film scholars Alain Silver and James Ursini, co-authors of David Lean and His Films
The Hollywood Greats: Charles Laughton, a 1978 BBC documentary about the actor s life and career, featuring interviews with his friends and colleagues
Theatrical trailer
PLUS: A new essay by critic Armond White

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Doctor Zhivago Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray Book)

Doctor Zhivago Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray Book)

Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Staring: Omar Sharif , Julie Christie
Director: David Lean

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The Greatest Story Ever Told (Movie Only Edition)

The Greatest Story Ever Told (Movie Only Edition)

Rated: G (General Audience)
Staring: Max von Sydow , Dorothy McGuire , Charlton Heston , Michael Anderson Jr. , Carroll Baker
Director: David Lean , George Stevens , Jean Negulesco
"A magnificent film, handled with reverence, artistic appreciation and admirable restraint" (NewYork Daily News), this glorious epic is an inspiring, grand-scale recreation of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from His humble birth and teachings to His crucifixion and ultimate Resurrection. Lavishly produced at a cost of $20 millionan enormous amount for the timeand honored with five 1965 Academy AwardÂ(r) nominations*, this exceptional motion picture is exquisitely beautiful. Now fully restored to its original theatrical brilliance with intermission and overture, it is truly The Greatest Story Ever Told. *Cinematography (Color), Original Score, Art Direction (Color), Costume Design (Color), Special Visual Effects
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Lawrence of Arabia (Collector's Edition, 2 discs) - DVD

Lawrence of Arabia (Collector's Edition, 2 discs) - DVD

Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Staring: Peter O'Toole , Alec Guinness , Omar Sharif
Director: David Lean
Newly restored - pristine audio & picture quality! Exclusive making of documentary, a conversation with Steven Spielberg, four original featurettes, New York Premiere, advertising campaigns.
List Price: $24.96 Our Price: $15.44

Lawrence of Arabia (Single Disc Edition)

Lawrence of Arabia (Single Disc Edition)

Rated: G (General Audience)
Staring: Peter O'Toole , Alec Guinness , Anthony Quinn , Jack Hawkins , Omar Sharif
Director: David Lean
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (DVD/WS 2.20/DD 5.1/ENG-FR-SP-P
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The Bridge on the River Kwai

The Bridge on the River Kwai

Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Staring: William Holden , Alec Guinness , Jack Hawkins , Sessue Hayakawa , James Donald
Director: David Lean
BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI (DVD) DD 5.1/DSS/ASPECT R
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Doctor Zhivago (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Doctor Zhivago (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Staring: Omar Sharif , Julie Christie , Geraldine Chaplin , Rod Steiger , Olga Iwinskaja
Director: David Lean , Scott Benson
A sweeping and visually stunning tale of a russia divided by revolution and two hearts torn by love. Special features: feature-length commentary by omar sharif rod steiger and the directors wife lady sandra lean introduction by omar sharif cast/director career highlights and much more. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 04/05/2005 Starring: Julie Christie Geraldine Chaplin Run time: 200 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: David Lean
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Summertime - Criterion Collection

Summertime - Criterion Collection

Rated: Unrated
Staring: Katharine Hepburn , Rossano Brazzi , Isa Miranda , Darren McGavin , Mari Aldon
Director: David Lean
An American spinster's dream of romance finally becomes a bittersweet reality when she meets a handsome-but married-Italian man while vacationing in Venice. Katharine Hepburn's sensitive portrayal of the lonely heroine and Jack Hildyard's glorious Technicolor® photography make Summertime an endearing and visually enchanting film.
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Ryan's Daughter (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Ryan's Daughter (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Rated: R (Restricted)
Staring: Robert Mitchum , Trevor Howard , John Mills , Christopher Jones , Leo McKern
Director: David Lean
Lovely, headstrong Rosy (Sarah Miles) cannot forsake her passionate romance with the handsome British officer (Christopher Jones). Yet there is a greater love ? the devotion of her reserved schoolteacher husband Charles (Robert Mitchum), who stands by Rosy when her illicit affair leads to a charge of treason. Two honored alumni of Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago director David Lean and screenwriter Robert Bolt frame this brooding tale within the expansive beaches, craggy cliffs and heathered hills of Ireland's Dingle Peninsula. Freddie Young's lush cinematography and John Mills' memorable portrayal of a town simpleton won Academy Awards.* The remarkable movie containing them casts a haunting spell.

DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Commentary by: Lady Sandra Lean, Sarah Miles, Trine Mitchum (Robert Mitchum?s Daughter), Assistant Director Michael Stevenson, Second Unit Director Roy Stevens, Art Director Roy Walker, Assistant Editor Tony Lawson, Location Manager Eddie Fowlie, Stuntman Vic Armstrong, Biographer Stephen M. Silverman, Directors John Boorman, Hugh Hudson and Richard Schickel
Theatrical Trailer
Documentaries:Vintage Documentaries...
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A Passage to India [Blu-ray]

A Passage to India [Blu-ray]

Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Staring: Judy Davis , Victor Banerjee , Peggy Ashcroft , James Fox , Alec Guinness
Director: David Lean
Set in 1928, this film portrays an indelibly sardonic picture of British life in territorial India. The story concerns Adela Quested, who is a free-spirited British woman, played by (Judy Davis), who has settled in India and is to marry Ronny Heaslop (Nigel Havers), a town magistrate. She is befriended by the charming Dr. Aziz (Victor Banerjee), but it's a friendship that ultimately leads to tragedy.
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