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Although made in 1956, A Town Like Alice has remained enduringly effective and affecting. Based on Nevil Shute's novel the story revolves around a romance set against the unlikely backdrop of a forced march through the jungles of Malaysia by British prisoners--mostly women and children--captured by the invading forces of Japan. The title is a reference to the homesick yearnings of Australian soldier Joe Harman, played by Peter Finch. He forms a bond with one of the female prisoners, Jean Paget (Virginia McKenna), and their travails are depicted with a remarkable subtlety and commendable lack of corniness. It's a minor classic.
On the DVD: The black-and-white picture is presented in 4:3 format, with English subtitles if required. Extra features include a 25-minute "making of" documentary, a collection of behind-the-scenes photographs, potted biographies of the cast and crew and the original trailer. --Andrew Mueller
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Documentary, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, Special Edition, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: A harrowing WWII drama that was a huge critical and commercial success in England, this British production was based on a novel by Nevil Shute. During the war, a group of prisoners, mostly women and children, are led by Japanese soldiers on a brutal march through Malaysia. Some die by the roadside and others are sadistically tortured. One of the women, Jean Paget (Virginia McKenna), is befriended by an Australian man who is also a prisoner of war, Joe Harman (Peter Finch). Joe tells Jean about his hometown of Alice Springs, an oasis in the Australian outback. When he steals a chicken to feed Jean and the others, Joe is caught and treated ruthlessly. The Japanese force Jean and the others to march on while Joe is put on a crucifix and left to die. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...A Town Like Alice (UK) ( Rape of Malaya )
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There have been many books and DVDs about the Japanese Invasion but in my
opinion this is the most factual.
This is a DVD that tells the story with consideraton to those who were
involved and lived to tell their stories. It shows a lot of true feelings for everyone and proves that the Invaders were not all cruel.
Buyers who are Australian, British.Malaysian and Japanese will more than
appreciate owning this DVD.
opinion this is the most factual.
This is a DVD that tells the story with consideraton to those who were
involved and lived to tell their stories. It shows a lot of true feelings for everyone and proves that the Invaders were not all cruel.
Buyers who are Australian, British.Malaysian and Japanese will more than
appreciate owning this DVD.
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
The director of the film A Town like Alice has stayed very close to the original book by Nevil Shute. The film is packed with drama and is extremely captivating. I really enjoyed the quick pace of the first part of the film but found that the middle section was perhaps a little too slow. Other than that I think it is a brilliantly directed film. I read the book first and was worried that perhaps the film would not be in keeping with the sentiments of the book but I was very pleasntly surprised that the main characters were exactly as I had imagined them! Anybody who has read and enjoyed the book will love this film but you won't need to have read the book to find it very entertaining
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By ken
Format:DVD
A moving war drama which takes place in the steamy jungles of Malaya during the WW 11 Japanese occupation. Starring Virginia McKenna and Peter Finch, a group of female prisoners are compelled to trek through the jungles of Malaya and as no Japanese officers will take responsibility for their care they are left to journey from village to village and how the women come to terms with their hardships and death of some of the women and children in the group.
Jean Paget (McKenna) is befriended by Joe Harman (Finch) a tough Australian prisoner of war who dreams of returning back to his home town of Alice Springs. Jean Paget falls in love with him, but then something terrible occured and she knew that she would never see Joe again - or so she believed.........
Based on one of the best gripping novels ever written by the accomplished Nevil Shute.
Jean Paget (McKenna) is befriended by Joe Harman (Finch) a tough Australian prisoner of war who dreams of returning back to his home town of Alice Springs. Jean Paget falls in love with him, but then something terrible occured and she knew that she would never see Joe again - or so she believed.........
Based on one of the best gripping novels ever written by the accomplished Nevil Shute.
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A wonderful classic which I have seen many times.
I would have preferred the Australian series with Bryan Brown as there is so much more to it and the story needs to be told in the fullest way. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jeanette
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Alice
Believe it be fine, but this was ordered on behalf of another person, who doesn't have internet access and couldn't buy it on-line themselves.
Published 1 month ago by Alna
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A town like Alice.
Sadly this version loses much of the story and drama associated with the longer version with Bryan Brown. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stewartinoz
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worth seeing
A Town Like Alice is the 1956 low-budget film adaptation of the 1950 novel of the same title by Nevil Shute. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cloggie Downunder
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GOOD FILM
For those who like old films based on fact, this film is interesting and worth watching, involving history, culture and human behaviour, yet is a good story.
Published 2 months ago by LynnetteLorraine
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A Great Old Film
If you are of a certain age, you will love this film. I remembered it recently from my youth and I had to have it. The film didn't dissapoint. Read more
Published 3 months ago by B Gavin
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Wonderful!
I really enjoyed this film! Virginia Mckenna excells as Jean! Some parts made me laugh, others made me cry! A really good watch! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tippi
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Town like Alice DVD
This DVD is not available in main shops except at a very high price. Film is an absolute classic of its time and features Finch and McKenna at their best
Published 11 months ago by Peter Wrapson
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northernrivers
A really great movie.....with superb acting by both Peter Finch and Virginia McKenna. A fine adaptation from the book by Neville Shute. Well done...... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Carol Timbrell
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Alice Springs
On my wifes wish list so had to get it. I've not sen it for years but might watch it together
Published 16 months ago by George Penman
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