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633 Squadron [DVD] [1964]
 
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633 Squadron [DVD] [1964]

DVD ~ Cliff Robertson
3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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633 Squadron [DVD] [1964] + The Dam Busters [DVD] [1954] + Battle of Britain - Definitive Edition [1969] [DVD]
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  • Actors: Cliff Robertson, George Chakiris, Maria Perschy, Harry Andrews, Donald Houston
  • Directors: Walter Grauman
  • Writers: Frederick E. Smith, Howard Koch, James Clavell
  • Producers: Cecil F. Ford, Lewis J. Rachmil
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English, German
  • Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Dutch
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 5 May 2003
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00008V6XW
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,405 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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    #56 in  DVD > Classics > War and Westerns
    #73 in  DVD > Action & Adventure > War

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DVD Description
Dazzling flying sequences, bone-shaking sound and superb special effects help to make this one of the most realistic air combat films ever to reach the screen.

Special Features
  • Original theatrical trailer
  • Interactive menu screens and chapter selections


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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Dig the Mosquito!!, 4 Oct 2004
By Mr. B. K. Taylor "bodie-of-c-i-5" (Derbu) - See all my reviews
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This was one of my fave films ever when I was 11, along with the Dambusters and Battle of Britain. I didn't notice the fairly naff special effects or at times bad acting, but I was taken with the Mosquito and the the ending where 633 Squadron fly up the fjord and try to blow up the V2 rocket fuel factory.

Seeing it 10 years later, I still very much enjoy it, but notice the faults (the naff effects etc) but it doesn't take away from a very enjoyable film. The parts where they discuss the mission and train for it are all well done, and the flying scenes (apart from the dodgy models) are well done. The parts with the squadron leader and the resistance cell's leader's sister are pretty bad though.

I'd definately recommend this, along with Battle of Britain and The Dambusters as a great war film, and a chance to see some great aeroplanes.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Star Wars !, 2 Oct 2004
By David Moorhouse (München Germany) - See all my reviews
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Anybody who has watched Star Wars (the original first film from 1977) will realise, watching the climax of this film, what a great deal of inspiration George Lucas got from it when he filmed the destruction of the Death Star. It features exactly the same narrow fjord like attack path, bristling with AA guns, and the one bomb that really does the business, after most of the attackers bite the dust ! Great fun.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars 633 Squadron, 2 Jun 2003
By T. Byatt "terry5680" (Lincolnshire, England) - See all my reviews
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A marvellous film if only for the super flying sequences of that great aircraft "The Mosquito"
On the downside its suffers from the same casting trade-off that most British war films have to make...... It has to feature a Yank as the principle hero so that it could make money from the US box office!! Still worth buying though
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4.0 out of 5 stars Worthy British war film
I saw this film when it first came out and it was a hit because of the theme tune and the flying scenes. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Peter Wade

3.0 out of 5 stars "You can't kill a squadron."
From the days when the Mirisch Corporation could do no wrong and when James Clavell was still a screenwriter rather than a bestselling novelist, 633 Squadron is a well... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Trevor Willsmer

3.0 out of 5 stars By no means the best, but still good watching...
I very occasionally catch this on TV, and always smile at the casting. Its very hard to believe that George Chakiris, the star of West Side Story is playing a Norwegian. Read more
Published 6 months ago by AnOldGoat

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent half of a classic double bill
I went to see this with my friend and his older brother when I was about 12 years old. The local RAF base had sponsored a double bill of this with 'Reach for the sky'. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Pandatrousers

1.0 out of 5 stars 633 Squadron
I read the previous reviews but thought I would try it for myself.

I have just watched it all the way through and thought it was absolutely awful. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Peter Jackson

5.0 out of 5 stars Suicide mission
Although the special effects are disappointing by todays standards, this is still a great film. It sticks closely to the book by Frederick E Smith and is worth watching. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2006 by Clive Hopwood

3.0 out of 5 stars For Mosquito Lovers Everywhere
It's a pretty naff film (even for its era). The model and special effects were pretty poor - even then. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2004 by Graeme J. W. Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars Seismic G-Spot December 9, 2003
The last time I watched this movie, it suddenly occurred to me that its climax can be best explained in Freudian terms. Read more
Published on 6 Jul 2004 by Captain Cook

3.0 out of 5 stars A fine tribute
Remembering that this film is over 40 years old you should still find this an enjoyable and exciting war drama. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2004 by Peter Rouse

4.0 out of 5 stars 633 Squadron
My first of many viewings of this movie, was during a rained off test match. The BBC seemed to have this film on permanent standby for rainy cricket matches in our beautiful... Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2003 by dave-fisher1

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