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DVD ~ Laurence Olivier
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  • Actors: Laurence Olivier, Trevor Howard, Michael Caine, Edward Fox, Ralph Richardson
  • Directors: Guy Hamilton
  • Format: Anamorphic, Box set, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
  • DVD Release Date: 23 April 2007
  • Run Time: 127 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000M3421I
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 982 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

There's something about this film that's so irresistible, despite its grandiose manipulation. Maybe because it recounts the greatest air battle in history, achieving the greatest aerial battle in film history. Maybe because it has such a terrific cast (Harry Andrews, Michael Caine, Trevor Howard, Curt Jurgens, Laurence Olivier, Nigel Patrick, Christopher Plummer, Michael Redgrave, Ralph Richardson, Robert Shaw, Patrick Wymark, and Edward Fox). Maybe because it's so technically well-made, thanks to the Bond team of producer Harry Saltzman and director Guy Hamilton and the great cinematographer Freddie Young. Or maybe because there is something truly riveting about watching the British kick the Nazis back to Germany. --Bill Desowitz


Synopsis

A powerful, colourful and star-studded re-creation of the epic 1940 battle that took place in the skies over England. Surprised and understaffed, the British forces used determination and guile to valiantly hold off the superior forces of the German Luftwaffe in the early days of World War II. If England had lost, the Germans may very well have won the war. The incredible cast includes Michael Caine, Robert Shaw, Curt Jurgens, and Laurence Olivier, in a no-expense-spared production featuring stunning airborne dog-fight sequences.

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The definative depiction of war in the air, 2 Jul 2008
By Hood1941 (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This film is a winner on three counts. It brings together most of the best actors of a generation, it uses the real aircraft which took part and it was overseen from a historical perspective by pilots who flew in the battle, (Stanford Tuck, Douglas Bader and Adolph Galland amongst them).
It tells the story of the summer of 1940 with peerless aerial photography (no naff pearl habor CGI) and superbly well staged ground action such as the London Blitz and the airfield attack. I found all of the central characters thoroughly believable with the performances of Sir Larry as 'Stuffy' Dowding and Robert Shaw's Squadron leader being outstanding. This is a film I can drag out and watch every 18 months or so and it never fails to enthrall and move me. There should have been more Hurricanes than Spits and the Me 109's shouldn't have had Merlin engines, but what the hell. It's well directed, beautifully shot and above all it's FACTUAL!
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25 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bandits at 12 o'clock!, 10 Dec 2007
By Steerforth (Sussex) - See all my reviews
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This film has many faults, from the 1960s haircuts of many of the cast to the slightly two-dimensional characters. However as a war film this is one of the best with an exciting, fast-paced narrative, brilliant action sequences, stirring music and a wonderful cast.

As a William Walton fan I was outraged when I discovered that his film score had been rejected and that Ron Goodwin was commissioned to compose a new one. Walton was one of our greatest composers and I was glad to see that this disc also gave the option of seeing the Battle of Britain with its original score. However, after hearing Walton's music I have to say that Goodwin's is the better score. See what you think.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Pluses and minuses, 8 May 2009
By Hereward the Wakeful (Northern Euro Region, Former UK) - See all my reviews
Though I do enjoy this film every time I see it, it seems that there are more flaws than I previously realized, as pointed out in other reviews: the wrong model of Spitfire, not enough Hurricanes and the wrong German planes - not to mention the 1960s haircuts. To that list I can add unconvincing Polish pilot chatter, consisting of about three or four lines repeated over and over again - and worse, exactly the same lines used inappropriately in a second flying sequence. Still, if you don't understand it, it's just Polish chatter isn't it? The trouble is some of us DO understand it and it just shows up the director's lack of interest in detail. Still, it brings a lump to my throat every time the Polish training flight refuses to be pulled out of a fight with the Germans. And finally, any film that has Susannah York wandering about in a uniform shirt and stockings with suspenders can be forgiven just about any fault or anachronism!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing production
I watched this dvd which I had recently bought from Amazon.com. I am glad I made that decision. The story was riveting and the filming was good. Read more
Published 14 days ago by FEBOI

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate war film
This is possibly the best war film I've seen. It's the sort of film that isn't made today, and that's not just down to the fact that all the battle sequences use real planes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. D. Boutle

5.0 out of 5 stars Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was brilliant as we put the dvd on for our grandsons. We really felt at ease as there wasn't any bad language or anything. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. P. O'Brien

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic film - just had to buy it!
A brilliant film. The aerial footage of the dogfights is amazing for a film of this age. Lots of factual, historical content making this so fascinating, plus gives real... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Stephen J. Gardner

4.0 out of 5 stars Adding to what`s already been said
Not really a review, simply and addition to what has already been said. Yes the film had it`s faults, the main one being the non-availability of the correct marks of Spitfire and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. B. Wood

5.0 out of 5 stars Because we are here, because there is nobody else.
Historians like to point out that the Battle of Britain was merely a skirmish in the Second World War. This attitude ignores the priorities of those days. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Burble

5.0 out of 5 stars Battle of Britain film
Forget all the cynical critics - this film is a classic!

Great cast, fantastic music by Ron Goodwin and Sir William Walton, no endless bland computer animation, and a... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. S. Hellier

5.0 out of 5 stars Battle of Britain
An excellently produced movie featuring all the heroes, both human and machine. The special effects are very good considering this was made way back in the 60's before computers... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Spitfire fan

2.0 out of 5 stars needs a remake
by the end of the swinging sixties, britain was no doubt to make a british version of the star studded war epics filtering out of hollywood. Read more
Published 18 months ago by steppes

4.0 out of 5 stars Battle of Britain
A more or less accurate retelling of the chronology of the events but if your believe this film, the Battle of Britain was fought between an assorted group of late marque... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Hugh McPhilemy

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