- 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: Twentieth Century Fox
- DVD Release Date: 7 Nov 2005
- Run Time: 95 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000A8NZ6S
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 45,629 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Richard Sturges (Clifton Webb) buys a ticket from a passenger about to
board the Titanic at Cherbourg. He does this so that he can be reunited
with his wife Julia (Barbara Stanwyck) and children Annette (Audrey
Dalton) and Norman (Harper Carter). Julia has run away from him with
the children to start a new life in America and they are all already on
board. The film follows their story, in particular the fighting and
revelations between Richard and Julia. We are introduced to other
characters around this main story, eg, college boy Giff (Robert Wagner)
who falls in love with Annette and sacked priest George (Richard
Basehart) who has an alcohol problem. With 30 minutes to go, the
emphasis shifts to the iceberg trouble and the inevitable outcome.....
who survives...?...
Its very well acted by the 2 lead characters. Clifton Webb and Barbara
Stanwyck match each other in their games of one-upmanship and the
positions in which they find themselves. Webb comes across as cold and
rigid in his views for the children's futures, while Stanwyck, equally
determined has an ace up her sleeve........Webb reacts in a typically
cold fashion. However, things change when the iceberg strikes.
The film is good yet sad. I welled up about 6 times in the last 20
minutes or so and I'm the toughest man on the planet. We all know the
story of the Titanic and this film doesn't disappoint.
board the Titanic at Cherbourg. He does this so that he can be reunited
with his wife Julia (Barbara Stanwyck) and children Annette (Audrey
Dalton) and Norman (Harper Carter). Julia has run away from him with
the children to start a new life in America and they are all already on
board. The film follows their story, in particular the fighting and
revelations between Richard and Julia. We are introduced to other
characters around this main story, eg, college boy Giff (Robert Wagner)
who falls in love with Annette and sacked priest George (Richard
Basehart) who has an alcohol problem. With 30 minutes to go, the
emphasis shifts to the iceberg trouble and the inevitable outcome.....
who survives...?...
Its very well acted by the 2 lead characters. Clifton Webb and Barbara
Stanwyck match each other in their games of one-upmanship and the
positions in which they find themselves. Webb comes across as cold and
rigid in his views for the children's futures, while Stanwyck, equally
determined has an ace up her sleeve........Webb reacts in a typically
cold fashion. However, things change when the iceberg strikes.
The film is good yet sad. I welled up about 6 times in the last 20
minutes or so and I'm the toughest man on the planet. We all know the
story of the Titanic and this film doesn't disappoint.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I caught then last 70% of this film and am now going to buy it.
The acting was superb and you'll find yourself smiling at the old techniques used for the special effects (like projection and models) but the thing that sold this film to me was the believable characters and how emotional it is. Its not soppy, its tasteful and a show of British stoicism but you will find yourself crying at the end for about 15 minutes. The characters are endearing and beautiful. This is a classic film but the relationships portrayed are timeless.
The acting was superb and you'll find yourself smiling at the old techniques used for the special effects (like projection and models) but the thing that sold this film to me was the believable characters and how emotional it is. Its not soppy, its tasteful and a show of British stoicism but you will find yourself crying at the end for about 15 minutes. The characters are endearing and beautiful. This is a classic film but the relationships portrayed are timeless.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a very beautiful film.
Typically, many would feel that this is about the sinking of the 'Titanic' and the well-documented disaster, but this is much more than this.
A very 'human' story here about a family with 'issues' who get aboard. The husband and father joins the rest of his family unexpectedly, and somewhat unwelcomed, and various problems amongst them ensue.
The outstanding thing about this version of the story, is the fabulous acting from the two leads in particular; Clifton Webb and Barbara Stanwyck and the tremendously talented close-up shots and sequences of the pure and raw emotion.
Before watching this, expect it to be much much more than the drama of the sinking of a great ship and all its tragedy.
Also stars Thelma Ritter and a young Robert Wagner.
A great movie!
Typically, many would feel that this is about the sinking of the 'Titanic' and the well-documented disaster, but this is much more than this.
A very 'human' story here about a family with 'issues' who get aboard. The husband and father joins the rest of his family unexpectedly, and somewhat unwelcomed, and various problems amongst them ensue.
The outstanding thing about this version of the story, is the fabulous acting from the two leads in particular; Clifton Webb and Barbara Stanwyck and the tremendously talented close-up shots and sequences of the pure and raw emotion.
Before watching this, expect it to be much much more than the drama of the sinking of a great ship and all its tragedy.
Also stars Thelma Ritter and a young Robert Wagner.
A great movie!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
not that good
disappointed at this one, more to do with a family plot, film lasts just over
90minutes, with the sinking taking place in the last 20 minutes, and full of
minor... Read more
90minutes, with the sinking taking place in the last 20 minutes, and full of
minor... Read more
Published 2 months ago by G. white
Very good
I cant speak for it as it was for my mum but she said she loved it, well packed, fast, cheers
Published 23 months ago by James
Icebergs
This movie is a classic in it's time, with fine actors making it so convincing you feel like you are with them there. Plenty of suspense and action worth looking at.
Published on 23 April 2010 by Robyn B. Mcgorm
Not quite a disaster !
Fer a movie of 1953 vintage this isn't bad. it really is a story about a dysfunctional family which just happens to be set on the Titanic. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Colin Bentley
Going down with all hands.......
I'm sorry to say that this 1953 version of the Titanic maritime disaster had sunk well before the end with no help needed from an iceberg. Read more
Published on 22 April 2009 by Humpty Dumpty
Kate Winslet & Leonardo DiCaprio
This 1953 movie is very good however the Cameron movie is rubbish. Cameron isn't evil, he's not a money-worshipping prostitute like Spielberg. He wants to be the new De Mille. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2009 by Billy Ray Cyrus
Amazing emotional film
This is an amazing film showing the tragedy of the Titanic. It shows a family who are aboard the Titanic and the problems they encountered when the ship sunk. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2006 by Gary Thompson
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