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Odette [DVD]

Anna Neagle , Trevor Howard , Herbert Wilcox    Parental Guidance   DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Anna Neagle, Trevor Howard, Marius Goring, Bernard Lee, Peter Ustinov
  • Directors: Herbert Wilcox
  • Writers: Jerrard Tickell, Warren Chetham Strode
  • Producers: Herbert Wilcox
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 8 Jun 2009
  • Run Time: 112 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001TJKVQE
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 11,002 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Set in 1942 at the height of the second war, this is the story of Odette Marie Celine Churchill who, after an appeal, sends her holiday photos of the French Coast to the War office. Due to her unique qualifications, she is sent to France as a secret agent, and to join the resistance.

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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: From a true incident. A Frenchwoman married to an Englishman is sent to France as an agent, but betrayed to the Gestapo, saves herself and her British contact by quick thinking. ...Odette

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Who can you trust? 3 Feb 2010
By Decuman
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is an extraordinary film about Odette and the SOE because it was filmed in the actual locations where events took place and included the participation of the head of SOE, Maurice Buckmaster. If you watch this film you will need to read more and find out the truth. Odette was unquestionably courageous but on reading her biography by Jerrard Tickell you have some idea of why she was married three times... why she left her three girls in a convent whilst she was in France... why Peter Churchill was one one level brilliant... but also acted very unwisely and caused the deaths of others... how she failed to act quickly enough on knowing she might be betrayed.

Reading the newer biography of Francis Cammaerts (A Pacifist at War: The Life of Francis Cammaerts: The Silence of Francis Cammaerts by Ray Jenkins) who took over from Odette and Peter Churchill and also reading "We Landed by Moonlight: Secret Raf Landings in France 1940-1944 by Hugh Verity, you gain a wider more balanced picture. The story of Francis Cammaerts is a must read... if only Odette had had him as her 'line manager'!

Odette was let down by many people and she should have been less trusting. Hers is a tragic life story and she was right to add a postscript to Jerrard Tickell's biography saying how we were likely to ignore the history of WWII and still believe we can gain peace through violence.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars great classic, more you modern film makers 29 Jun 2009
Format:DVD
There are very few SOE agent war films around. Odette is a classic story, even the book needs updating. The film was the earliest example of a harrowing tale of what it was like to be a female agent. It is an action film and I think it's only weakness is not showing enough training as in Carve Her Name with Pride. Nevertheless it's a good watch, rather moving and the lead actors are wonderful, especially the marvelous light touch of Peter Ustinov's 'Arnaud'. The DVD packaging design is poor but Nigel Perrin's brief biography of Odette inside, is an enlightening read for those who haven't read the book.
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Memorable Film 6 July 2006
Format:VHS Tape|Amazon Verified Purchase
I received this picture (a used VHS tape) via Amazon recently having tried for decades to get hold of a copy. The print is not that good - somewhat faded - but to have this gem of a picture, about a truly remarkable heroine of WW2, in my collection is a privelege. The cast is superb, the acting absolutley first rate. I first saw the picture in 1951, as an 8 year-old, and it had a deep and lasting impact on me. My passionate interest in WW2 and an appreciation of the deeds of so many valiant women and men was kindled by this picture.
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Britain's Darling Spy" 24 Jan 2012
Format:DVD
This is one of the classic films of the early post-war period. Anna Neagle gives a harrowing "no holds barred" performance in the title role. Through a simple mistake, Odette found herself recruited to SOE. Following a number of sorties into German occupied France, she was finally captured. Although tortured mercilessly, she refused to give the Germans any information regarding other agents. She eventually ended up in Ravensbruck concentration camp from where she was eventually liberated at the end of the war. For her immense bravery, Odette was awarded the George Cross.

It is said that this was Dame Anna Neagle's favourite of all the films she made. It is certainly mine.

This is a film which will be of interest to anyone studying (or with an interest in) the second world war. Although made in black and white, like so many of the time, this adds to the atmosphere of the whole film. However, this is certainly not a film for the feint hearted. For those who believe Anna Neagle films to be sugar coated, this will be a very pleasant surprise. If like me, you are an avid fan of Anna Neagle, then this is a real must.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars History 3 Nov 2011
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A wonderful film about a heroine. To slightly mis-quote Churchill ----if we forget about history we are destined to repeat it. Should be compulsary viewing for all those preparing to leave school.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Odette 29 Jun 2011
By Gloria
Format:DVD
I have had this film on VHS for some years and was very pleased to be able to get it on DVD. I found it a good War film about a woman involved with spying and the consequences, the brutality of what humans can do to one another. I enjoyed the intrigue.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Odette 12 May 2011
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A little dated,as one would expect,but all in all a gripping film....A film I would definitely reccomend to anyone .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Odette - discontinued? 7 Aug 2008
Format:DVD
I ordered this DVD then, after waiting several months, I was told it had been discontinued with no explanation as to why. Amazon, could you please put us out of our misery?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Odette DVD
Very good pleased I bought this DVD last time I watch odette was with my dad who is no longer here brought a lot of memories
Published 2 months ago by pauline needham
5.0 out of 5 stars odette dvd
the dvd is exerlent quality. enyone who likes .factual films about the war. and the s.o e agents in france will like it.
Published 2 months ago by eileenbriggs
3.0 out of 5 stars a dying breed - they don't make films like this anymore
wonderful propaganda from world war 2 but it was a really good story with fine performances and the fact it was true helped
Published 4 months ago by ken
4.0 out of 5 stars Deja vue.
I was unaware of the existence of this film and only came accross the title whilst reseaching Col. Buckmaster. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Witherswrinkly
3.0 out of 5 stars Odette
Good historical screenplay of a factual, historical event. Read the book years ago; it was disapppointing that it was b & w but that's what it says on the tin; typical Trevor... Read more
Published 5 months ago by histobreau
4.0 out of 5 stars WW11 memories
Good purchase and to see in high detail was great. Story of a very brave lady that I had the honour to meet at the Military medalist dinner in 1954. My brother was a hero too.
Published on 19 Mar 2011 by David Wood
2.0 out of 5 stars Odette & Carve Her Name With Pride
This TWO DVD'c were not Playable within Australia as I have previously advised you that Australia is REGION 4 (PAL). You also have advised me that all your DVD'c are Region 2. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2010 by Bank SA
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Bought this DVD for my mum, she enjoyed it , she is of that generation.
Published on 27 Aug 2010 by peppermint
5.0 out of 5 stars A true story well told without modern effects
I have an apprehensive attitude to agent and actions films in general and I am happy that Spielberg or anyother of his contemporaries did not make this film. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2010 by Mr. R. B. Wegmann
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