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The Flight Of The Phoenix [DVD] [1965]

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  • Actors: James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch, Hardy Kruger, Ernest Borgnine
  • Directors: Robert Aldrich
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 17 April 2006
  • Run Time: 136 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BRBA4W
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 21,696 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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In Robert Aldrich's THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX, based on Elleston Trevor's novel, a small plane carrying oil workers and military personnel crashes, stranding a group of survivors in the Sahara Desert. As the lethal heat and grating sand begin to take a toll on the group, the conscientious pilot, Frank Towns (James Stewart), struggles with his inability to lead the party to safety. Hope arises, however, when German aircraft designer Heinrich Dorfman (Hardy Kruger) begins to theorise about rebuilding the wreckage into a single-engine plane capable of lifting the crash victims to safety. Aldrich (KISS ME DEADLY) opens his film with the pulsating tension (intercut with the opening credits) of Towns trying and cataclysmically failing to pilot his aircraft through a sandstorm, and from there the white-knuckle intensity never lets up. Boasting an intriguing cast headed up by Stewart with a poignantly ragged-edged, heartfelt portrayal and a taut story line, THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX is a powerful and psychologically penetrating thriller.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A gripping story of survival (and Jimmy stewart in the lead), 31 Oct 2004
By MR Ellinas "Nicholas Ellinas" (London, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Flight Of The Phoenix [DVD] [1965] (DVD)
Any film with Jimmy Stewart in a leading role is sure to be a hit and Flight of the Phoenix doesn't disappoint.
A plane crash in the desert follows into a gripping two hour film of survival and hope. Led by Jimmy Stewart, the crew which include great acting talents like Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch and Ernest Borgnine courageously try to survive the desert heat, lack of water, and high tempers between crew members. When all hope of a rescue is gone, an idea by a German model plane maker, to rebuild the crashed craft, initially not taken seriously by Jimmy Stewart, is eventually seen as the only option of survival and the movie climaxes into a gripping story of team effort and a race against time to get the plane flying. This is a highly recommended film that will have you on the edge of your seat right to the end. The film got 4stars because the UK DVD lacked even the simplest extra, like a trailer. I also recommend watching 'Sands of the Kalahari,' a simialr survival story.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection!, 14 Nov 2005
By Frank (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Flight Of The Phoenix [DVD] [1965] (DVD)
I first saw this film in the cinema when I was a boy of 6. Despite my youth and the long running time I was mesmerised by the story and the acting. Time seemed to stand still and the final scene was the climax of the film. The joy of those men was contagious. I remembered the film fondly. The beauty of such a film is that it could just as well have been done as a play on the stage. The whole film pivots around James Stewart and Hardy Kruger.
Do see the remake just to appreciate what a masterpiece this original is.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It isn't about the plane, 25 Jun 2007
By Mr Richard Varley (Uxbridge, Middlesex United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This is a great film about men in adversity - and one of James Stewart's finest roles. The flying is very short, and mostly done before the opening credits (a very 60's device, the particular style of which dates the film). Once the plane is down and the cast is marrooned in the desert, traditional relationships break down as British army officer Peter Finch is undermined by his sergeant (Ronnie Frazer in his best ever role). Also the efficient and technocratic Hardy Kruger and guilt-ridden 'seat of your pants' flyer James Stewart clash as Richard Attenborough acts as a desparate referee. Meanwhile Ian Bannen undermines everybody.
It is hard to fault the acting, the filming or the script. The score is a bit 'Budget Lawrence of Arabia', but this shouldn't put you off.
The tragedy of this film is that the real Phoenix, built and flown by Paul Mantz, struck a skid into a small undulation whilst making a low flight through the take off zone for extra film footage. The aircraft virtually somersaulted, broke its fuselage and Paul Mantz was crushed by the engine and killed. A similar but fatter plane doubled for a distant shot, and no landing is shown.
The star of this film is the situation and the interplay between the characters.
This is a film that probably worked even better when Hardy Kruger's Germanness was a challenge to UK and US audiences (most war films of the period stereotyped the Germans), but if you imagine this film into the post WW2 period, it will work for you.
Needs to be in any serious collection.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Flight of the Phoenix
This film is a classic. A superb cast act brilliantly a twist on a rather well-worn storyline. The film is almost stolen by Ian Bannen who cracks so many good lines he livens up... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Chistopher E. Powell

4.0 out of 5 stars good fun
I like this film, and Hardy Kruger is excellent. Even Richard Attenborough proving he is the worst actor in history (pipping Jack 'Quincy' Klugman at the post) can't spoil the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by B. L. J. Webb

3.0 out of 5 stars Takes a while to fly but sprouts wings in the end
On the face of it this is very promising - disparate group of men stranded in desert, water running out, ingenious scientist to the rescue. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Humpty Dumpty

5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmeric viewing
Based on Elleston Trevor's 1964 classic tale of struggle and survival in the Libyan Sahara desert, this is simply one of the greatest ever adventure films. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Bob Salter

5.0 out of 5 stars 1965 Masterpiece
It is hard to imagine how the casting could have been any better. James Stewart plays the part of the aging pilot with an adventurous past so well not only because he was a... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Brendan O. Clarke

5.0 out of 5 stars soaring success
its hard to explain how such a simple film with not a lot of action and a cast of about 10 ,can keep you thoroughly entertained and mesmerised for over 2 hours . Read more
Published 13 months ago by BUBS.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best old drama
After first seeing this film at school film club aged 9 I've watched it everytime it appears on tv the final scenes trying to start the engine still bring tears to my eyes. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Dicky mint

5.0 out of 5 stars This one flies!
Offering the last really gritty role for Stewart before he settled into his `loveable gramps' era, 1965's The Flight of the Phoenix may run some 36 minutes longer than the... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2007 by Trevor Willsmer

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a classic
Contrary to other reviews on this film - this film is a stonker. James Stewart at his best, Ernest Borgine gives a memeorable performance. Read more
Published on 27 May 2004 by mr g s pope

2.0 out of 5 stars Good character study let down by an anti-climax
A film which delivers only half of what is expected. From the storyline it seems as though "The Flight of the Phoenix" is a suspense-wridden film from begining to end, but this is... Read more
Published on 24 May 2004 by Alistair Ward

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