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Young Winston [DVD]

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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English, French, German
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: UCA
  • DVD Release Date: 21 Feb 2011
  • Run Time: 123 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B004G6TCOE
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,271 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

Richard Attenborough directs this biopic telling the story of Winston Churchill's early years. Covering the young Churchill's childhood, his time as a war correspondent in India, and his military experience in the Boer War, the film culminates with the future Prime Minister's first speech in the House of Commons. The all-star cast features Simon Ward as Churchill, Anne Bancroft and Robert Shaw as his parents, and Anthony Hopkins as David Lloyd George.

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This historical drama is an account of the early life of Winston Churchill (Simon Ward), including his childhood years, his time as a war correspondent in Africa, and culminating with his first election to Parliament. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, Oscar Academy Awards.


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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Voyage Around My Father 24 Mar 2008
By Charles Vasey TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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This epic biopic on Winston Churchill's early career is a excellent chance for some quality character acting from, it seems, every actor in Equity but especially from Simon Ward and Anne Bancroft. It is never sentimental about Winston and his glory-seeking but provides a very persuasive argument as to why it occurred. Robert Shaw as Lord Randolph hangs over the last half of the film like an unseen presence. The other unseen presence is our knowledge of just how impressive Winston was to be as a politician; far outlasting the Chamberlain clan, and his prescience in the speech about economy.

History that wears its learning jauntily.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Avoid disappointment - check the cover! 7 May 2009
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I first saw this masterpiece at the Odeon (Marketplace), Leicester upon its release in 1972. In addition to an absolute tour-de-force from Simon Ward, it features magnificent performances from Robert Shaw and Anne Bancroft. The film's narrative extends from the great man's first experience of school in the 1880s until the inception of his parliamentary career in 1900. This said, it presents the passing of time in a way that allows us to appreciate Churchill's early life in the light of his later glories and there is a continual interplay with the viewer's intellect. Amongst Richard Attenborough's superb biopics, this one stands very proudly indeed. The five star rating I award for the film's remarkable achievement.....but sadly, not for this DVD edition. The 2006 version with the white cover is NOT the special edition. It omits a short sequence from Churchill's POW escape scene and inexplicably leaves out the original film's final scene - the one in which Churchill falls asleep one afternoon late in life and dreams of a conversation with his long deceased father. I cannot for the life of me understand why these cuts were made and I now realise that this version is the one that is aired on TV from time to time. Accordingly, I have just ordered the German 'Special Edition' from 2007. You can easily recognise it - the case has an extensive black border and the film, an extended running time. That one is definitely the one to go for - and having visited the truly awe inspiring Blenheim Palace just a few days ago, I cannot wait for it to arrive!

AMENDMENT - This review was originally written in May 2009. I regret to say that it has since been pointed out to me that the German (with the black cover cover and bearing the title 'Der Junge Lowe') and the British (with the white cover)editions are in fact, identical. Both therefore omit the the afforementioned scenes. I sincerely apologise to anyone who has been in anyway misled by what I wrote. I would just add that I think that it should be the responsibilty of the distribution companies (in this case, Sony) to make clear to potential purchasers when a film is being sold in an edited form. Whilst it is perfectly possible for the first time viewer to enjoy 'The Young Winston' in its shortened version, the original cinema release was an altogether more complete and therefore, more satisfying work.

John Ward 29 September 2010
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3.0 out of 5 stars Young Winston - A Perspective 19 Oct 2010
By Lancer
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This Film is really an overview of the major events in the early life of young Winston Churchill. It gives sufficient meat to apprise the viewer of those aspects of his early like which then gave him the basis for his philosophy developed subsequently as he progressed down his pathway to political ascendancy. Having watched the film I had a better appreciation of his family background and the mores that drove his personal perspective in the way he approached his life. It certainly gave the viewer a clearer understanding as to why he was able to take such decisive actions during the height of his political career, especially during his time as war-time Prime Minister.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Churchill's youth.
The film is excellent, except that for the first 5 minutes as you think there is no picture! (I spent ages checking that the player was working before I ran it on ffwd to find... Read more
Published 9 days ago by E. Stringer
5.0 out of 5 stars It is what I expected
Only bought it in order that my daughter could see it, I saw it when it was released and remembered that it was interesting.
Published 1 month ago by POROS
4.0 out of 5 stars DVD
An interesting film, well acted and the scenery was most enjoyable to look at. I have nothing more to say.
Published 2 months ago by Glyn Scarth
4.0 out of 5 stars Young Winston
A good DVD. The story of Winston Churchills early life is facinating. I thought that the music went well with the story.
Published 5 months ago by mick555
5.0 out of 5 stars Churchill's Early Days
A very interesting dramatized introduction to Winston Churchill. I have been reading Churchill's My Early Life simultaneously and it is clear that Attenborough very much followed... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Moonfish
5.0 out of 5 stars Young Winston
This is a superb and most enjoyable DVD. Well written, well presented, historically accurate and excellent acting from all of the many great stars in the cast. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Crusader
3.0 out of 5 stars For Churchill enthusiasts
Not an amazing film or a masterpiece, but sufficiently entertaining for the average viewer. To anyone particularly interested in Winston Churchill there's a lot of detail about his... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. S. I. M. Hodge
4.0 out of 5 stars Young Winston
Very good dvd. Delivery was quick service.The quality of the film was very good. The Grand - Children like it alot It will tell them who Winston Churchill Was.
Published 15 months ago by J.M.G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Still a great, "Boy's Own" film
"Young Winston", directed by Richard Attenborough in 1972 is now on DVD in this "Special Edition" but, as has been pointed out numerous times in other reviews is not as special as... Read more
Published 17 months ago by RR Waller
3.0 out of 5 stars Young Winston DVD
Overly long but brilliant in parts. Documentary style drama, informative great if you are a history fan. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Alan
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