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Charade [DVD] [1963] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

Cary Grant (Actor), Audrey Hepburn (Actor), Stanley Donen (Director) | Format: DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau, James Coburn, George Kennedy
  • Directors: Stanley Donen
  • Writers: Marc Behm, Peter Stone
  • Producers: Stanley Donen, James H. Ware
  • Format: Colour, DVD-Video, NTSC
  • Language: English, French, German, Italian
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Passport
  • DVD Release Date: 26 Aug 2003
  • Run Time: 113 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000ACOYC
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 339,347 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Audrey Hepburn plays a Parisienne whose husband is murdered and who finds she is being followed by four men seeking the fortune her late spouse had hidden away. Cary Grant is the stranger who comes to her aid, but his real motives aren't entirely clear--could he even be the killer? The 1963 film is directed by Stanley Donen, but it has been called "Hitchcockian" for good reason: the possible duplicities between lovers, the unspoken agendas between a man and woman sharing secrets. Charade is nowhere as significant as a Hitchcock film, but suspense-wise it holds its own; and Donen's glossy production lends itself to the welcome experience of stargazing. One wants Cary Grant to be Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn to be no one but Audrey Hepburn in a Hollywood product such as this, and they certainly don't let us down. --Tom Keogh

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars How's it compare to Criterion? 27 Oct 2011
By Krokfors
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
"Charade" Blu-ray + DVD (Park Circus). Well, I've only compared the new DVD R2 by Park Circus and the the DVD R1 by Criterion, but, at least, they are a different transfer. The grain is less intrusive in the Park Circus, but apparently this is not due to DNR but to a different color coding and generally brighter image, which masks some of the grain. So, the Criterion DVD looks darker. Unfortunately, the Park Circus brightness also masks some of the detail in the faces: Audrey's pinkish glow, witch bothered some people in the resent "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Blu-ray, gets enchanced (the clothes, however, have fine detail). This is partly due to the source material and the original style of the period - "soft focus" was used to compliment the actors star quality.

In my opinion the Criterion DVD looks more natural than the Park Circus DVD, so perhaps Criterions Blu-ray (region A only) is just a little bit stronger, too? Notice also, that if you already own the Criterion standard definition DVD, the upgrade to high definition is not a great leap. However, if you have only seen "Charade" on tv or on one of those horrible public domain DVDs, you will be simply delighted with the Park Circus Blu-ray. So, nice work from the British company with good image presentation. Minus points for the lack of substancial extras or any subs. At least English subs would be welcomed in the European market, as many of us understand written English better than spoken English and are not used to following lenghty dialoque-scenes without some support from subtitles.
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49 of 52 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great print of an often-overlooked classic! 19 Aug 2008
By DL
Format:DVD
I've been after a pristine print of this film for years, ever since I picked up a fairly shonky region 0 copy half a decade ago for what was (back then) the bargain price of £7.99. My head had been turned by the hard-to-get Criterion Collection region 1 release, but frankly, spending the best part of £20 on a single film is quite an indulgence nowadays, so when I saw this studio-sanctioned release for less than a fiver, I snapped it up.

Well, I wasn't disappointed. The anamorphic print is clean and bright, and looks like it was filmed yesterday - aside from the fact that every frame oozes 1960's-era class. I'm lucky enough to be able to project my DVDs, and at 10ft wide and 6ft tall, this print of the film positively shines! As for the film itself, well, in my opinion Cary Grant overdoes the whole "Cary Grant thing" a little, but Audrey Hepburn is luminescant, and the supporting cast (Walter Matthau and a very mod-like James Coburn among them) don't put a foot wrong. No extras on this disc, but completists will be glad to hear that Hepburn's reference in one scene to "assassination" (not a good word to use in a major film script in 1963) has been seamlessly restored.

Due to an oversight, the film's copyright notice wasn't included in the credits, so the film went into the public domain, which is why there are so many budget DVD releases of it. Don't be tempted to save £1 or so on an inferior copy, THIS is the one to go with!
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Charade 31 Aug 2006
By E. A Solinas HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Cary Grant. Audrey Hepburn. A hidden megafortune. Three nasty pursuers. A slick, chic thriller with a Hitchcockian edge.

With that kind of formula, it's not surprising that "Charade" deserves every shred of praise it receives -- and over the years, this classic has received a lot. Director Stanlet Donen had his finest moment when he created this funny, witty, tightly-plotted little thriller, where you're left with questions right up to the final scene.

While on vacation at a ski lodge, Regina Lampert (Hepburn) decides to get a divorce. But when she returns home, she finds that her husband has been tossed off a train -- and even stranger, she finds that he was mixed up in a gold robbery many years ago. To get her mind off her problems, Reggie goes out on the town with Peter Joshua (Grant), a guy she met at the resort.

But during her outing, she's cornered by three strange, creepy men -- and the worst part is, she finds that Joshua may be in on their plot. Unsure whom to trust, Reggie starts digging to find out where the gold is -- and then her pursuers are murdered one by one. Will she be the next target?

It's a sharp, taut little thriller, reminiscent of the more commercial thrillers by Hitchcock, though set in a chic 1960s Paris setting, and with a New Wave edge. Stanlet Donen did mostly comedies in his career, which makes the tight plot and wry wit of this movie stand out even more.

The movie moving along at a fairly steady pace, with one or two dead spots, but mostly just following the twisted plot threads. There are some really harrowing moments, like Regina being attacked by the Hook-man. By the tense finale, a lot of the odd little clues suddenly fall into place, especially the murder of the three thugs.... Read more ›
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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic gem 12 Jan 2006
By R. F. Stevens TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
At last we have a high quality DVD of this excellent classic film. Hepburn and Grant sparkle as one might expect, and James Coburn and Walter Matthau are suitably villanous. This original version is vastly superior to the recent remake, much more subtle, much better acting, much better script.
After buying and returning two different very poor previous versions, this Universal edition is a worthwile addition to any movie buff's collection. It is only the basic film, no extras other than the usual scene selection languages and subtitles, but who needs extras when the film delights the heart and mind as much as this one.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Classic classy 60's crime romp, International glamour, watch this then watch a Bourne move and marvel at how much the world has changed in such a short time.
Published 1 month ago by Surfer Nomad
2.0 out of 5 stars Not up the standard of "To Catch A Thief ".
The film was a bit of a let down. It was dated because of the flipant / silliness of Grant and Hepbern's characters affected actions.
Published 2 months ago by Old man
5.0 out of 5 stars Astonishing improvement on Blu Ray
The blu ray is an astonishing improvement in picture quality over the old DVD I had of this; I set up my DVD and Blu Ray to play the film simultaneously and switching between the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr C R Humphrey
5.0 out of 5 stars Charade
Very surprised that I could find thgis movie with such a good quality, altough there are less good copies. A good thing I could read other comments, so I could chose this versioin.
Published 3 months ago by Henri Spruyt
4.0 out of 5 stars Cary can carry it off...
The first few minutes of this made me wonder if Cary has blundered into some hipster film experiment from the 60s in a futile attempt to remain relevant to a new cinema audience -... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Winterpants
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab
Fab classic movie - ideal for sunday afternoon to culr up in front of the fire when nothing else to do - wife
Published 4 months ago by I Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Charade
Finally, a quality copy of this classic. Grant and Hepburn have never looked better since the original on the big screen.
Published 6 months ago by max richards
5.0 out of 5 stars great dvd
This is a great film. starring Cary Grant (an older version of George Clooney) and Audrey Hepburn (Breakfast at Tiffany's, Roman Holiday, My Fair Lady). Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mona Vine
5.0 out of 5 stars a pleasurable experience
The story line was intriguing, the acting first class and the pace of the film adequate to the thriller aspect of the screen play. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Scitch
5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Replacement
The 2010 UCA release of this film is exactly what I have been looking for since acquiring, many years ago, a free copy distributed by a national Sunday newspaper, the quality of... Read more
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