or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
or
Amazon Prime free trial required. Sign up when you check out. Learn more
More Buying Choices
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
The Hunger [DVD] [1983]
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images

The Hunger [DVD] [1983]

Catherine Deneuve (Actor), David Bowie (Actor), Tony Scott (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 18 years and over | Format: DVD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
Price: £5.00 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.
Want guaranteed delivery by Thursday, May 31? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details
Learn about LOVEFiLM
Amazon.co.uk’s choice for film and TV series rental has over 70,000 titles, including thousands to watch online - search LOVEFiLM for titles. Enjoy a 30-day free trial and a £15 Amazon.co.uk gift certificate if you become a paying member. Learn more at LOVEFiLM.com

Frequently Bought Together

The Hunger [DVD] [1983] + The Man Who Fell To Earth [DVD] + Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence [DVD] [1983]
Price For All Three: £18.87

Show availability and delivery details

Buy the selected items together

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?

› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Actors: Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, Cliff De Young, Beth Ehlers
  • Directors: Tony Scott
  • Writers: Ivan Davis, Michael Thomas, Whitley Strieber
  • Producers: Richard Shepherd
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English, French, Arabic, Danish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 18 Oct 2004
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0002XP01O
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 10,027 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Reviews

dvd import parlato italianomiriam e john sono marito e moglie. quando lui comincia ad invecchiare ad una velocita' spaventosa, si rivolge a sarah, una dottoressa famosa per i suoi studi sulla vecchiaia, scongiurandola di fare qualcosa per fermare quel processo che sembra inarrestabile. la dottoressa, in un primo tempo lo crede un mitomane ma poi, quando si accorge del suo sbaglio, e' troppo tardi. ormai john, incartapecorito, viene chiuso, morente, in una bara da miriam, che non puo' fare niente per lui. miriam e' un vampiro, che trecento anni prima aveva sposato john promettendogli l'eterna giovinezza, ma anche lui, come in precedenza gli altri amanti di miriam, era destinato a morire, perche' l'immortalita' totale e' soltanto di miriam. sarah arriva in casa di miriam per sapere qualcosa di john e la vampira decide di renderla sua amante, cosi' la "vampirizza". sarah, sotto gli ordini di miriam uccide il suo ex-amante, ma poi ha un momento di lucidita', si ribella al futuro orrorifico che l'attende e tenta il suicidio. il suo disperato gesto di rivolta provoca la fine della stirpe di miriam, vecchia di quattromila anni: sara' sarah l'iniziatrice di una nuova era di vampiri, prendendo il posto di miriam nella grande casa.

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 
(5)
(4)
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Agree with these tags?

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I had The Hunger on VHS and was always a fan of this movie. Although slightly arty, it ticks all the right boxes for visuals, mysterious storyline, good characters and the right actors playing them.

The ending of the movie has always been slightly confusing(especially when you discover the book has a vastly different ending and offers no answers). Thankfully this DVD has an excellent commentary from director Tony Scott, and actress Susan Sarandon. The ending IS explained!!

The extras on the DVD, while not exceptional, are good. The commentary, as mentioned above is interesting and quite amusing in places, with lots of information on not just the scenes you are watching but on the process of film making, and some of the off screen problems and fun. The Stills gallery is quite nice too.

If you're a fan of the movie, or indeed any of the actors involved then you'll love this DVD. It loses one star as I hoped there might be a few more little extras on the DVD...but that's being REALLY picky!

Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Bry
Format:VHS Tape
To understate my impression, this is perhaps one of the most engrossing films i've seen in years. Every second was captivating, not only were the characters portrayed well by an excellent cast and script, but the sceens were beautyfull and the camera work unique.

The plot centers around a couple, they're immortal vampires living in New York in the early 1980's, they're very chic and their house is filled with an atmosphere like a mausoleum for the rich. This film captured the superficial edge of the decade with a glitering vision of fashion and style, all mixed in with the desire to never age. However, it isn't self indulgent with the topic, and it never favours any of the characters, instead it shows how lonely and detached they have become over the centurys. The plot moves slow, and some people have criticized it because of this, but if it were fast the whole atmosphere wouldn't work.

I won't spoil any of the plot, but you will be suprised by it and the twists it takes before the end...

Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
I love Bowie. I love Vampires.

Bowies acting is usually at it's best when he plays himself. And who could be better suited to playing a 400 year old 20th century Vampire than a pre 'Lets Dance' Bowie. Along with Catherine Deneuve and Susan Sarandon Bowie shines as the modern day blood sucker who's blood sucking days are coming to an end. A semi-plausible story line sees Bowies character struggling to sleep, an all too familiar sign that his immortality may not be as immortal as he thought.

The most outstanding scenes are those where Bowies character ages almost 80 years in a few hours - Bowie aged 90 is a very scary sight. For me, waiting in a doctors surgery has never been the same again.

Deneuve and Sarandon are excellent together, with a love scene that makes the blood boil (and spill). A beautiful soundtrack of Ravel piano music accompanies many scenes.

Music by Bauhaus and Ravel - who could ever ask for more.

Was this review helpful to you?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Total Garbage
For pity, pity, pity sake !

How dissapointing that the French kitten agreed to appear in this complete rubbish. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MrViewer
The Hunger -DVD
Nice to see this classic again, stands the test of time and such great acting. I remember thinking that it was a great alternate 'vampire' movie but its more in the humans living... Read more
Published 6 months ago by L. P. Woodley
Vampire film
I bought this film, because of the David Bowie link and not vampire link. In fact was not even aware that he had made thia film. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. G. P. Barnett
The Hunger - sound quality
I really ejoyed the style and looks of this movie, but the sound quality is so frustrating! Most of the time I had the volume up at max - and yes I have pretty sharp hearing - but... Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2009 by J. Morrison
Stylish above all
Definitely a film with more emphasis on how it looks than character development or storyline. Nonetheless I think Parker pulls it off. Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2009 by haunted
Fantastic
I have adored this film since I was a young teenager and having just watched it again, I enjoyed it even more. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2008 by Tonkfan
Okay
I quite like this movie. It's not one I'd recommend to my friends, but it's the first directorial effort of Tony Scott so it's worth a look to see how he cut his teeth. Read more
Published on 25 July 2006 by Neil Butler
The Hunger
THE HUNGER - a rather naïve and pedestrian film; the plot has been taken from a book and the director, Mr. Scott, follows it steadily. There are, of course. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2005 by N. Wilson
Ethereal and visually captivating
The basis of this film is to wow its viewers with its stylish, chique and beautiful visuals and its emotive soundtrack to the point where the plot acutally doesnt seem to make any... Read more
Published on 20 July 2003 by "rdebourgh"
The Hunger
The portrayal of an eternal couple, the film is innovative and beautifully shot with a chic elegance throughout. Read more
Published on 17 July 2003 by "rbchattelle"
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject






i.e., each product must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback


Amazon.co.uk Privacy Statement Amazon.co.uk Delivery Information Amazon.co.uk Returns & Exchanges