Stars: Roland Culver,
Vincent Holman, David Hutcheson,
Deborah Kerr, James Knight,
Roger Livesey, Nevil Mapp,
James McKechnie, Spencer Trevor
Director: Michael Powell,
Emeric Pressburger
Michael
Powell and Emeric Pressburger's magnificent epic The Life and Death of Colonel
Blimp dramatizes the passions and pitfalls of a lifetime in the military. The
film follows the exploits of exemplary British soldier Clive Candy (Roger
Livesey) as he battles to maintain his honor and proud gentlemanly conduct
through romance, three wars, and a changing world. Featuring Anton Walbrook and
Deborah Kerr in her first leading role (as three characters!), the vibrant and
controversial (The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is the romantic portrait of a
career soldier and a pointed investigation into the nature of aging, friendship,
and obsolescence. The Criterion Collection is proud to present Powell and
Pressburger's masterpiece in all its Techincolor glory.
Format: Full
Screen
Special Features:
Audio Commentary (Featuring Director Michael Powell
with Martin Scorsese), The 24-Minute Video
Documentary, A Profile of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp,
Selection of Sir David Low's Colonel Blimp Cartoons,
Rare Behind-the-Scenes and Production Stills from the Collection of
Michael Powell, Interactive Menus, Scene Selections
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