Gregory Peck Film Collection

Starring:Gregory Peck
Studio: PASSPORT VIDEO
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
Tall, handsome and charming, Gregory Peck earned a reputation as one of Hollywood's most popular leading men. Best remembered for his Oscar-winning portrayal of compassionate lawyer Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, his career spanned a far greater spectrum, from rugged ranch hand to romantic reporter; from sadistic Nazi Dr. Mengele to courageous General MacArthur.

This extraordinary collection of original theatrical trailers from Gregory Peck's most memorable films allows you to see firsthand just what a versatile performer he was.

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The Hemingway Classics Collection includes five classic films adapted from some of Hemingway's most celebrated pieces. Two of the five films, Under My Skin and Adventures of a Young Man (starring Paul Newman, who garnered a Golden Globe nomination for the role), are exclusively available in this collection. The box set includes bonus materials including commentaries, theatrical trailers, restoration comparisons and 'making of' featurettes.

Customer Reviews:

a wonderful collection.......2007-05-15

I love this collection. It brings me back to Hemingway who I read while growing up in the Fifties and Sixties. The restorations of the Scope movies are outstanding and the extras are informative. The cinematography and music of Adventures of a Young Man are very moving. This film brought me back to my youth. I highly recommend.

why do Fox do this.......2007-03-26

I have already purchased Snows of Kilimanjaro and The Sun Also Rises. I would really like to add Adventures of a Young Man to my Fox CinemaScope collection but why do they (Fox) force me to pay $44 for the lot. Come on Fox Classics why not release these as singles. Same with Soldier of Fortune and The Tall Men. I wonder if the studios read these messages but if they did they would find out what people want. I am collecting the entire 20th Century Fox CinemaScope collection from 1953 to 1967 and its nice to have them in single discs so they can be placed one year after the other. Waiting for all those other classics to be released like King of the Khyber Rifles, The Rains of Ranchipur, Woman's World, The Cobweb, The Adventures of Hajji Baba and many more. Come on Fox Classics bring 'em on.

The Guns of Navarone (Superbit Collection)

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The Legend of Navarone
Movie is not complete
"You've got me in the mood to use this thing..."

The Guns of Navarone (Superbit Collection)
Starring: Gregory Peck , David Niven , Anthony Quinn , Stanley Baker , and Anthony Quayle
Director: J. Lee Thompson , and Alexander Mackendrick
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0002VYOX6
Release Date: 2004-10-26

Customer Reviews:

The Legend of Navarone.......2007-02-02

THE GUNS OF NAVARONE have long been silent but the legend of this extraordinary and endearing film lingers on in our memory. They just don't make them like this any more. The script, the score, the cinematography, the actors and the characters they played are indelibly etched into the psyche. I often have fleeting thoughts of this film, happy ones, of the images, the words and the music from this WWII legend. The examination of camaraderie, the morality of killing and not killing, bravery, survival, betrayal, forgiveness and getting the job done are all integrated into a logical and emotional cohesive film that is both entertaining yet important in its representation of the extraordinary human qualities that can only be realized during war.This is one of my favorite films and the less said the better. I just savor my memories of it and get a little warmth in my heart.

Movie is not complete.......2006-09-03

Movie which i bought is not complete movie, few seens was removed from the pictures, i have original VHS Tape,

"You've got me in the mood to use this thing...".......2005-01-19

The Guns of Navarone is a wonderful film that touches upon the issue of how difficult it can be to make moral choices during the course of a war. The screenplay is fascinating in the sense that every major character in the film has their own notions of just how far they should go in applying the necessary force "to get the job done" in a war.

The movie is about six saboteurs who must destroy two gigantic guns, which present a danger to the Allied Navy. At the very beginning of the movie, viewers immediately have their first taste of a moral dilemma when Commodore Jensen, the organizer of the mission, has to decide between sending six qualified men to an almost disastrous and suicidal mission or simply scrapping the mission and leaving 2,000 trapped British soldiers to a certain doom. Commodore Jensen sees the choice as a foregone conclusion and thus resorts to lying to the leaders of the mission in order to boost their confidence. Jensen however does feel the pains of leadership as he tells a fellow officer "I'm just a man who has to send men off to die".

The six saboteurs each have their unique specialties and views of morality. The first saboteur is Captain Mallory, the best mountain climber in the world and a competent linguist. Captain Mallory is a soldier who now has a utilitarian view of the world and no longer sees the world as black or white. The second saboteur is Major Roy Franklin who is known for his luck and determination. Roy is as focused to the mission as Mallory, only he does not appear to be so in the eyes of his friend Corporal Miller, the third saboteur. Corporal Miller is the self-righteous chemical explosives expert whose philanthropic perception of the world directs his loyalty only to his friends and himself. The fourth is Private Brown "the Butcher of Barcelona" whose specialties are working with engines and using a knife. Although Brown is a seasoned veteran with many kills under his belt, he has become wary of the war. The fifth saboteur is Colonel Stavros. Stavros, like Mallory and Franklin, focuses to the task at hand, but is also ever thoughtful of his personal vendettas. Finally, the last saboteur is Private Pappadimos, whom Jensen describes as a "born killer".

The moral views of the six saboteurs will clash with each other several times during the movie as they debate about how to conduct a war and deal with human life. The moral perceptions even prove to be the undoing of some of the men. The beauty of the movie is that ultimately the ongoing theme of morality further extends to the two women who later join the mission. Even the Germans are not exempt from this theme as the "normal" German soldier's character contrasts itself sharply from that of the inhumane SS officer.

It is not surprisingly to find that many world leaders enjoy watching The Guns of Navarone, since here is a film that touches upon an issue that is constantly ever-present in their minds. The burden of choosing the fates of others is after all, a burden that is felt by both the commander and the individual soldier alike.

The superbit version of The Guns of Navarone is an improvement over the first regular DVD release. The noticeable improvement is found mainly in the sound. A particular standout scene in terms of sound is where Stavros uses his sniper rifle to give cover against the advancing German Army. The superbit picture quality while an improvement over the regular DVD release, is not as noticeably good as the superbit sound quality.

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Trailer collection
A RIP OFF
Disappointment
Not as represented
Titles required

Gregory Peck Film Collection
Starring: Gregory Peck
Manufacturer: PASSPORT VIDEO
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0000DJYPS
Release Date: 2003-12-09

Description

Tall, handsome and charming, Gregory Peck earned a reputation as one of Hollywood's most popular leading men. Best remembered for his Oscar-winning portrayal of compassionate lawyer Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, his career spanned a far greater spectrum, from rugged ranch hand to romantic reporter; from sadistic Nazi Dr. Mengele to courageous General MacArthur.

This extraordinary collection of original theatrical trailers from Gregory Peck's most memorable films allows you to see firsthand just what a versatile performer he was.

Customer Reviews:

Trailer collection.......2007-04-09

Not what I had hoped it was - a feature film I was looking for - but a nice collection of Trailers from films starring Gregory Peck. Let this be a lesson to you. Always read the description thoroughly before checking out your shopping cart. But Peck was a great film star, and this is a good addition to the collection of any fan.

A RIP OFF.......2006-06-20

Not at all what I thought I was getting. I thought I was getting the movies - instead got trailers. At least I paid a lot less than the price now advertised. Lets see how the refund goes.

Disappointment.......2006-02-18

Had no idea it was just going to be trailers from the movies.
Very unhappy with my purchase.

Not as represented.......2006-01-31

I searched for the film title "Mirage" and this Gregory Peck DVD came up. I was delighted to apparently find a copy of this execllent thriller and didn't bother to read the reviews since I already knew I liked the movie. This DVD does not have "Mirage" or any other movie; it is a compliation of theatrical trailers!!!

Titles required.......2004-04-19

Can not review or order as the Titles of the films are not mentioned. This is a recurring faux pas/omission on your website Even in case of the Great Western series- where the titles of the films are not mentioned in each volume. To avoid duplication in personal collection, the titles have to be mentioned.

Please address the problem & rectify the deficiency in info.
required by collectors/reviewers.

Rgds

Ashoke P. Mahtani

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