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Tony Hancock double bill. In 'The Rebel', a young clerk dreams of success as a painter and moves to Paris to fulfill his ambition. Fame and fortune do indeed come his way, but only after he passes off other artists' work as his own. In 'The Punch and Judy Man', Hancock plays a seaside entertainer who tries and fails to establish himself as a citizen of importance.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Black & White, Commentary, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The Rebel (1961) Anthony Hancock gives up his office job to become an abstract artist. He has a lot of enthusiasm, but little talent, and critics scorn his work. Nevertheless, he impresses an emerging very talented artist. The Punch and Judy Man (1963) Dark comedy about a seaside Punch & Judy man driven to distraction by his social climbing wife and his hatred for the snobbery of local government. He is persuaded to go to the Mayor's gala evening but it's all too much for him. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Tony Hancock Collection - 2-DVD Set ( The Rebel / The Punch & Judy Man ) ( Call Me Genius / The Punch and Judy Man )
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Bill
This is a worthy addition to anyone's Hancock collection. Two mostly-forgotten movies by one of Britain's greatest comedic geniuses. While much of film and TV comedy by others may age poorly anything by Hancock has lost none of its edge, being just as relevant as ever and putting it among a very small elite at the absolute top of British comedy.
Intending purchasers should note the cover incorrectly describes "The Rebel" as being "black and white" film but, thankfully, this is slightly incorrect as its actually in COLOUR, plus some infrequent minor blemishes, but still a good clean picture quality. Likewise, picture quality of "The Punch and Judy Man" is very good.
Intending purchasers should note the cover incorrectly describes "The Rebel" as being "black and white" film but, thankfully, this is slightly incorrect as its actually in COLOUR, plus some infrequent minor blemishes, but still a good clean picture quality. Likewise, picture quality of "The Punch and Judy Man" is very good.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
An excellent presentation. Picture quality is first class throughout and the 'special feature' commentary on 'The Rebel' from Ray Galton and Alan Simpson as they talk to Paul Merton is fascinating. For viewers wanting both of Hancock's films in one package, I would certainly recommend this one.
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By O. R. Peake
Two stars is for the very poor presentation of these films which I feel I must alert potential buyers to. Basically, although both films were originally made in widescreen (and have been shown on TV in such before now) they are presented here in scanned and cropped 4:3 versions. Why this is so in this day and age is beyond me. I guess they just put some old 4:3 prints on to disc rather than re sourcing them as it was cheaper?
Another major fault is that in 'The Punch and Judy Man' at least one scene is cut from the film; where Walter Pinner rams the flowers up the pigs nether regions. This is an important scene showing the characters frustrations with his life and when the Mayoress notices the pig in the shop later on it is not explained how the flowers got where they are.
On the positive side the commentary on 'The Rebel' is very good and it is great to see Hancock in colour. There is also some excellent dialogue in 'The Rebel' as you'd expect from Galton and Simpson.
Certainly without the commentary and the reasonable price I would have returned the films for a refund. Let's hope any future Blu-Ray release is in the correct format. Some more extras would be nice too, even if it's just the films trailers and photo galleries.
Another major fault is that in 'The Punch and Judy Man' at least one scene is cut from the film; where Walter Pinner rams the flowers up the pigs nether regions. This is an important scene showing the characters frustrations with his life and when the Mayoress notices the pig in the shop later on it is not explained how the flowers got where they are.
On the positive side the commentary on 'The Rebel' is very good and it is great to see Hancock in colour. There is also some excellent dialogue in 'The Rebel' as you'd expect from Galton and Simpson.
Certainly without the commentary and the reasonable price I would have returned the films for a refund. Let's hope any future Blu-Ray release is in the correct format. Some more extras would be nice too, even if it's just the films trailers and photo galleries.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun movies
Great movies from Tony Hancock made especially good by Irene Handl's perfect performance as the frustrated landlady in The Rebel
Published 1 month ago by Thomas C. Hessenauer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really made us laugh
Another birthday present for my dad that really made the whole family laugh. Made you realise how good films used to be!
Published 1 month ago by E Sample
5.0 out of 5 stars
Call him Genius
Two contrasting comedy films, The Rebel innocently funny, the other slower and would-be deeper. They mirror
Hancock's tragi-comic life and sense of humour. Read more
Hancock's tragi-comic life and sense of humour. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Robin Ingram
5.0 out of 5 stars
No one was better than Tony Hancock
Two excellent films starring my comedy hero Tony Hancock in one package.
First up is the iconic "The Rebel" filmed in colour as opposed to the b&w description on the... Read more
First up is the iconic "The Rebel" filmed in colour as opposed to the b&w description on the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Peter J. Chambers
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Rebel
I bought this just for The Rebel. And just to lend to others to appreciate Tony Hancock. Works a treat.
Published 10 months ago by Ronald Bird
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tony Hancock Collection: The Rebel/The Punch and Judy Man.
Got to be honest: my main reason for buying this set was to have a copy of The Rebel. The other film is a little bleaker - but The Rebel is one of the smartest and funniest British... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Steve M
4.0 out of 5 stars
British gems
I bought this twofer to replace an old VHS of The Punch and Judy Man. I had taped it from TV because my Uncle Arthur and Auntie Kitty appear in it, being pestered by Mario Fabrizi... Read more
Published 20 months ago by PeeGee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Genius
In 'The Rebel' Tony decides to throw off the shackles of the 9-5 life and become an artist. He moves to Paris and in a 'kings new clothes' kind of story-line, becomes the toast of... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Pupsterdad
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hancock against the world!
Two great films. The Rebel takes the michael out of the art world and questions what makes art, art. Read more
Published 22 months ago by The Collector
5.0 out of 5 stars
couldnt stop laughing
i seen this classic over 25 yrs ago &came across it by chance looking thru the dvd's....got it for someone as a pressie&watched it .... Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2010 by fergy
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