"The Life and Times of Colonel Blimp"

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I first ran across this on laserdisc at Tower Records in the very late eighties. It was the first LD I had ever seen and the price was a wopping $125. Not having heard of the film I was amazed that anyone would pay that much for any movie, much less an (to me then) obscure British film. Of course I later bought it as part of my invetsigation of Powell/Pressberger films but I don't think I paid that much. I now have it on a superb Critrion DVD transfer.
they The 1943 movie was shot in Technicolor in war time England, a feat in itself. Via flasback it recounts the 40 year story of a career army officer, his friendship with a German officer, and the woman both love. Deborah Kerr plays multiple roles and Roger Livesey in the lead ages splendidly. There are many very moving scenes and the more one sees this film the more one comes to appreciate it and love it.
The DVd contains commentary by Martin Scorcese (a big booster) that was originally recorded for the LD. He is interrupted every now and again by the reminisances and observations of a very old Michael Powell.
The one is a gem and belongs in any collection

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Topic - "The Life and Times of Colonel Blimp" - rico 08:42:06 07/30/04 (6)

Powell & Pressberger: what a streak of terrific films... - Harmonia 23:50:35 08/03/04 (0)

Re: Powell/Press. - Buckeye 09:54:31 07/30/04 (3)

Re: Powell/Press. - rico 10:11:32 07/30/04 (2)

Also "I Know Where I'm Going" nt - thegage 12:09:55 08/02/04 (1)

Re: Ah! Scotland! nt - patrickU 10:57:47 08/03/04 (0)

Re: "The Life and Times of Colonel Blimp" - patrickU 09:21:47 07/30/04 (1)

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