- Actors: Ann Todd, Norman Wooland, Rex Harrison, Constance Cummings, Noel Coward
- Directors: Noel Coward, David Lean
- Writers: David Lean, Anthony Havelock-Allan, Cecil McGivern, Charles Dickens, Eric Ambler
- Format: Box set, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
- Language English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 8
- Classification: NR (Not Rated) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
- DVD Release Date: 7 Sep 2004
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B0002CR00Y
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Format:DVD
Contrary to what Amazon states, there is no David Lean box set that is region 1. This appears to be the same Korean import that I purchaced here in the states that is region free.
There are 9 discs to this fabulous set.
Few of the films are:
OLIVER TWIST
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
BLITHE SPIRIT
THIS HAPPY BREED
BRIEF ENCOUNTER
HOBSON'S CHOICE
and a couple of others.
I believe it IS NTSC and not PAL, though.
If you have the chance to get these classics and view them, DO IT!!
Amazon US might have this box set a little cheaper than what is offered here.
Happy viewing of these wonderful classics!!
By the way, you have to manually turn off the Korean subtitles in the menus.
But these are wonderful transfers to these classics that some are finally getting released on DVD.
There are 9 discs to this fabulous set.
Few of the films are:
OLIVER TWIST
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
BLITHE SPIRIT
THIS HAPPY BREED
BRIEF ENCOUNTER
HOBSON'S CHOICE
and a couple of others.
I believe it IS NTSC and not PAL, though.
If you have the chance to get these classics and view them, DO IT!!
Amazon US might have this box set a little cheaper than what is offered here.
Happy viewing of these wonderful classics!!
By the way, you have to manually turn off the Korean subtitles in the menus.
But these are wonderful transfers to these classics that some are finally getting released on DVD.
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful transfers of some rarely available films
19 Mar 2009
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I haven't yet seen all of the 9 films in this collection, but most of them. The transfers of all I have watched are quite good. It is easy to turn off the Korean subtitles and watch with English ones if preferred (as I do for non-American English dialogue), or with none at all. Lean was a wonderful director, in any genre he chose -- broad comedy (Blithe Spirit, Hobson's Choice), classic adaptations of Dickens (Great Expectations, Oliver Twist), drama (The Sound Barrier, This Happy Breed)...Some of these are not easily available elsewhere, at least in no-region/region 1 format. I have been looking for an excellent transfer of Blithe Spirit, for example, for a long time. It is shameful that the only modern transfer available in the US at this time is this Far-Eastern import, but luckily it is done much more than adequate justice here. I highly recommend getting this box set; you won't be disappointed if you enjoy classic films (especially at a cost of $8 or so per disc). One more thing -- the compact packaging is greatly appreciated as well.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
An outstanding collection
13 Sep 2009
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
David Lean's work collected here is showcased very well. We see his character studies and adventures, his vision of classic Dickens novels, and his light touch with comedy. I was unfamiliar with several of the films in this collection and was particularly bowled over by Hobson's Choice with Charles Laughton, a broad farce deftly handled.
The collection's packaging has only Korean liner notes, and subtitles are available in both Korean and English, but the films themselves are as made - all in English. I purchased this to obtain Blithe Spirit, which I could not find anywhere else at the time. The other works included are equally valuable and worthwhile, including the supplementary background material about David Lean's approach to film making from several of the skilled behind-the-scenes pros who worked with him.
Highly recommended for collectors of the finest directors in film.
The collection's packaging has only Korean liner notes, and subtitles are available in both Korean and English, but the films themselves are as made - all in English. I purchased this to obtain Blithe Spirit, which I could not find anywhere else at the time. The other works included are equally valuable and worthwhile, including the supplementary background material about David Lean's approach to film making from several of the skilled behind-the-scenes pros who worked with him.
Highly recommended for collectors of the finest directors in film.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
This Nine David Lean DVD Set Is Well Worth Its Price
23 Aug 2009
Format:DVD
For me, this is an excellent deal: English Language subtitles on NINE very good transfers of David Lean movies at a good price. My wife and I are very satisfied with the entire set. I believe several of the movies aren't available with captions or subtitles anywhere else: Madeleine, The Sound Barrier, This Happy Breed, and The Passionate Friends.
I am pleased with the quality of this Korean import. I was afraid it would be substandard, but it is fine.
The only flaw I've noticed is actually humorous: It claims to contain "Blithe Spirits." Of course the movie itself has the title correct, "Blithe Spirit." :-)
I am pleased with the quality of this Korean import. I was afraid it would be substandard, but it is fine.
The only flaw I've noticed is actually humorous: It claims to contain "Blithe Spirits." Of course the movie itself has the title correct, "Blithe Spirit." :-)
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