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Based upon T.H. White's beloved novel, this Disney-fied version chronicles the tutoring of the Once and Future King, Arthur, as handled by the magician Merlin. Read more

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MERLIN TAKES THE FUTURE KING ARTHUR AND US ALL ON THE ULTIMATE THRILL RIDE
IN A NUTSHELL: GREAT HIGH FANTASY UTILIZING CREATIVE ANIMATION
The Sword in the Stone
I bought the video for my son.My package arrived quickly and in perfect condition.Brand new in sealed wrap.

Excellent movie, excellent music
This is a quiet little movie, with some real delights within. My guys love the gaunty music, the ideas of turning into animals, and the bright colors. Its a great little classic, perfect for those rainy days when you can't go to the park! ... Read more

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Excellent Research on the Black Dahlia Case
It is a great review of the brutal case and current research.I have often wondered if the Black Dahlia event, was really the first murder performed by the Zodiac. There has to bea triangle of terror, linking the three cases of the Jack the Ripper,Black Dahlia, and the Zodiac .London artist Walter Sickert had passed away ,in 1947.He is considered ,by some researchers ,to be the leading Jack the Ripper suspect.And the wealthy ,oddball art patron Dr.George Hodel ,is now suspected of being the BD killer,by even his own son,retired LAPD cop,Stephan Hodel. Beth Short lived in Vallejo(NorCal), as did the leading Zodiac suspect Arthur Leigh Allen. Their houses were three streets apart .In time the cases will show a definative connection between the three directly,i'm sure of this.The film adds more insight and raises many questions of interest for the Black Dahlia case.

Tv film- Black Dahlia
This is info to the reviewer from Marion, Ind who wanted to know if there was ever a film made on The Black Dahlia. Yes there was back in the 70's with Lucie Arnaz . It was a tv film and don't think that it was ever put on VHS. I'vebeen looking for it myself and they don't seem to repeat this film on tv.

GREAT DOCUMENTARY
An exceptional documentary, with dramatized re-enactments.Most chilling is the re-enactment of author John Gilmore interviewing the most likely suspect.This segment, showing Gilmore and the suspected killer talking in a bar is followed by a re-enactment of the murder, as it was presented in Gilmore's book, SEVERED: THE TRUE STORY OF THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER.A fascinating exploration into the twisted and strange Black Dahlia case, one of the most sensational, unsolved murder cases in the history of American crime. ... Read more

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Documentarian Errol Morris has a knack for finding the fascinating quirks of his subjects, and this brings Stephen Hawking's book Read more

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Interesting Look
A very fine and intriguing documentary from Errol Morris about the life and work of physicist/celebrity Stephen Hawking, who revolutionized the way we think about the universe in his monumental book of the same name. The film is really divided into two stories, the life of Hawking as he struggles to overcome his paralysis, and the brilliant work he achieved in spite of his physical limitations. One gets the impression that had Hawking never became ill, he wouldn't have been as compelled to carry out the kind rigorous intellectual work that he of course did carry out, and (he himself notes that he was quite bored with life prior to his paralysis). Morris does a fine job with the material; the first half hour of the film suffers from a dry PBS feel, but the aesthetic and intellectual intensity takes off from there, the film never digresses into a mere sob story. Morris nearly always keeps the material more intellectually intriguing than it is uplifting and sentimental.

Biography and Science
Many documentaries focus on either the scientific ideas of a person, trying to explain them to an audience wherein most people can understand what is being talked about.
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A Brief History of Time is an uncomfortable combination of autobiography and a bibliography of some (generally Hawking dominated) concepts in cosmology.While it does go into more depth (and is slightly more entertaining) than Stephen Hawking's Universedoes when it covers these topics, the movie is greatly distracted by anecdotes about his life.Some of these offer an entertaining glimpse into his life and personality, some into how certain of his and other scientests' ideas were come across, but others are pointless and annoying, and on the whole they distract from the science, which is really the most interesting topic the film could cover.Read more

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Girl meets Guy
A love story like no other. The girl and boy meet, and its magic!
One can only hope...
Sometimes there are movies that are corny and pointless , this might be that movie BUT I have to say it's my GULITY PLEASURE, as much of the 80's was about the good girl with the bad guy or the poor girl with the rich guy, I love 80's films they are nostalgic, or maybe more like a fresh of breath air, no gimmicks, no special effects and might not be corny or pointless after all. So one can only hope of a DVD Release soon!

Why isn't this on DVD?
I love, love, love this movie.It is a wonderful star-crossed lovers story, with some terrific secondary characters (D.B. Sweeney with the pack of cigarettes rolled up in his sleeve makes me laugh every time, as does the Mapmaker's "Radcliffe-Radish" explanation).But WHY hasn't this been released on DVD?If "Tuff Turf" is on DVD, "Fire With Fire" absolutely should be too. ... Read more

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Exactly as advertised - the greatest story ever retold
As a Southern Baptist fundamentalist, I don't generally like people fooling around with the Gospel - I'm a KJV-only kind of guy - but I think Cotton Patch Gospel is just fantastic.It moves the story of Jesus from Israel to the American South and retells the story in the Southern vernacular, but it still tells the Gospel story - and it does so in an immensely entertaining, surprisingly powerful way.The roots of this musical really extend back to man named Clarence Jordan, a Georgia native and social activist who translated the Gospels of Matthew and John into the Southern vernacular as a means to extend the reach of the Gospel story.Later, Tom Key (who stars in this production) wrote a play based on Jordan's Cotton Patch Gospels, and then Harry Chapin supplied the music that turned the play into a full-blown off-Broadway musical.
Spend some time with this movie
This is a marvelous work in every area of attempted endeavor: the music is rich, the jokes are humorous without detracting from the emotional impact of the performance, and the presentation of the core elements of Christian faith as presented in the gospel of Matthew are reasonably accurate and incredibly accessible. Cotton Patch need fertilized not sanitized
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VHS Movie "Come to the Stable"
Great movie, Great service, Many thanks to all involved. Received in good condition and good time. Many thanks Patricia Ryan

Charming movie that deserves to be on DVD
Come to the Stable is a charming movie that deserves to be on DVD.There is fine acting all around and Hollywood can relearn on how to depict religion in a positive light and tone from movies from the late 1940's.
A simple story about the POWER of faith
No complicated story line: two nuns come to America , from France, to "answer a call".They come with nothing except belief in this "call".They have no plan and no money but...mysterious things begin to happen and 'the call" starts to take shape.
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David O. Selznick wanted Read more

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Forget PC Culture for a Few Hours and Just Enjoy the Movie!
I still remember the first time I read "Gone with the Wind".I was in my native Georgia, in high school, and spent a weekend in bed with the book.Once I started reading it, I could not put it down.Margaret Mitchell's characters were sparkling with vitality and a contagious energy that made you feel as though they were your own neighbors and family!
Oh, those poor racists lost their slaves, how sad!
(1) Scarlett O'Hara is the least likable "heroine" I've ever seen. She has no redeeming qualities.
Long and laborious, and so very stupid... how is this a classic?
This is another of those movies I wonder "HOW is this a classic?". Maybe the book was a lot better than the movie! I was watching this, not expecting much, but expecting to earn my respect, the way "Scarface" or "Casablanca", movies I don't like but have earned my respect as classic movies.
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Please put this on DVD
This movie is so bad it's good. And I don't mean Gone With the Wind good.More like Showgirls.Sleazy, preposterous, but a heck of a lot of fun.Don't take it seriously.Enjoy it for what it is, trashy, stupid, fun.

This Movie is Low-grade Porn.
I purchased the movie only because I was captivated by the cover's depiction of interracial couples.The story line is slow and wonders-a-long without any hint of a plot, but I found the historical setting to be splendid.The depiction of plantation life in Antebellum Louisiana or rather Southern Society in general is intriguing if not entertaining, but can hardly be called accurate.When viewing this film keep in mind that it is merely for entertainment purposes and NOT historical documentation.I gave this film 5 stars for the historical setting, because I felt the period was depicted quite well and had believable characters, even though Southern Society was somewhat exaggerated in its depiction.

A delightful comedy for all ages
Veteran actor James Mason's "straight man Maxwell" to Ken Norton's "boiled man Mede" is a highlight of one of the most entertaining comedies of the past few decades.
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Absolutely Hysterical!
I had never heard of this movie prior to viewing it on TV.It was SO FUNNY, I almost wet myself!What a great comedy!

Pure Luck
Why isn't this on DVD yet!!!!This film has been one of my all time favorite comedies.I'll be waiting for the DVD release.Hopefully it will be soon.Martin Short is just perfect for this role.And poor Danny Glover.You could just imagine being in his character's shoes.

Best comedy of all time.
The editorial review by Tom Keogh couldn't be more inappropriately biased, and wrong.Don't listen to him, he was on crack at the time.This movie is one of the all time best comedies ever.And best of all, the film is not lude or gross - it is a great movie that can enjoyed by everyone.I'm trying to figure out why this movie is not on DVD?A few other good Martin Short comedies are "Clifford" and "Three Fugitives". ... Read more

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Sir Richard Attenborough's 1982 multiple-Oscar winner (including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Ben Kingsley) is an engrossing, reverential look at the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi, who introduced the doctrine of nonviolent resistance to the colonized people of India and who ultimately gained the nation its independence. Kingsley is magnificent as Gandhi as he changes over the course of the three-hour film from an insignificant lawyer to an international leader and symbol. Strong on history (the historic division between India and Pakistan, still a huge problem today, can be seen in its formative stages here) as well as character and ideas, this is a fine film. Read more

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A total waste of time and money - Its a movie full of lies
I watched this movie and found nothing but bundles of lies. He did his best not to divide India and it was all Jinnah who divided and founded Pakistan. Gandhi was totally against it.
Cinematic Masterpiece Overviewing the Long Complex Life of an International Hero
Lord Attenborough sought out to offer a sampling of the most well known and farthest reaching events, while interjecting events little known in Gandhi's personal life. The beginning disclosure makes clear that there was no possible way, in the time allowed, to tell all that could be told about the man.This film introduces us to the essence and primary thoughts of Mohandas K. Gandhi and explores the patience and diligence of non-violent philosophy.
A movie that shows us there is hope for humanity
We are not perfect, but if we decide to do better than what has been the norm for humanity, we can. Gandhi chose to be a better man than he was and through his will power, guided but not blinded by his convictions, he embarked on a life that led him to challenge accepted notions on many aspects of our lives. He was creative, asking questions others did not ask and inventing answers others did not offer, with respect to problems we still face. And then he lived by what he discovered. He did not let his fears control him, but rather experimented with his own life to try out those answers. He sought the "truth" and tried to live by it. Above all, he tried to be honest with himself and with others. He tried not to inflict suffering, while also not allowing it to be accepted.
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How About a DVD?
"By the Light of the Silvery Moon"... A GREAT film, but why is this Warner classic, along with its companion picture, "On Moonlight Bay," not being released as DVDs???

Sequel as good as On Moonlight Bay
By The Light of the Silvery Moon is the sequel to On Moonlight Bay, and virtually as good.Both movies are an effective blend of comedy, music, and nostalgia.All the same characters are here, Doris Day as Marjorie Winfield, Leon Ames and Rosemary De Camp as her parents, Billy Gray her little brother Wesley -- the character based on Penrod Schofield of Booth Tarkington's books -- Mary Wickes as the cook, and of course Gordon MacRae as her fiancee just returned from fighting World War One.
Doris Day and Gordon MacRae return for MOONLIGHT BAY sequel
Following the huge box office success of ON MOONLIGHT BAY, plans were immediately made for a sequel, reuniting all the key cast members and using the continuing 'Penrod' stories as the plotline.
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Edited =(
I loved this film as a child, treasuring the "taped from the TV" version well into my twenties.When I finally purchased the video, I was disappointed to realize that the VHS is edited, eliminating some transitional dialogue and two songs ("jail break" and the one where Jack and Mary are singing in jail).It is still a charming story that will be passed along for generations to come, but I will be sure to hold on to the "tv version" that has every aspect of the film.It would be terrific if ORION released a DVD version of this film with all of the uncut scenes in it!

6th Grade Holiday Treat
I saw this The day of when we got out for Christmas break. I loved it.They edited the song about the breakout,on ABC Family .when I see Lisa,The Toymaker and Georgie Pogie tied to those chairs,I have an urge to change into a superheroine with my partner in crimefighting,3 sidekicks and 2 assistants and saying"Heel,Heel" to those things. snap our fingers and viola,they are free.I would love to have the DVD.

Babes in Toyland Ate My Soul
Assuming this craptacular film didn't eat my soul, I would gladly sell it to whatever evil deity could make me forget the twelve hours (running time will vary in direct correlation with your I.Q.) I wasted watching this nonsensical romp through my worst nightmare.
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When this popular prison drama was released in 1994, some critics complained that the movie was too long (142 minutes) to sustain its story. Those complaints miss the point, because the passage of time is crucial to this story about patience, the squeaky wheels of justice, and the growth of a life-long friendship. Only when the film reaches its final, emotionally satisfying scene do you fully understand why writer-director Frank Darabont (adapting a novella by Stephen King) allows the story to unfold at its necessary pace, and the effect is dramatically rewarding. Tim Robbins plays a banker named Andy who's sent to Shawshank Prison on a murder charge, but as he gets to know a life-term prisoner named Red (Morgan Freeman), we realize there's reason to believe the banker's crime was justifiable. We also realize that Andy's calm, quiet exterior hides a great reserve of patience and fortitude, and Red comes to admire this mild-mannered man who first struck him as weak and unfit for prison life. So it is that Read more

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didn't like it
this movie was way too fictional. stephen king needs to stop writing.

Clearly A Five Star Movie
This movie does not offer intense special effects, but it doesn't need any.It is truly good storytelling based on a book by Stephen King.If you are the type of person who really loves a good story, and does not mind a bit of darkness and a healthy portion of adversity, give this movie a chance.Worth buying and watching again and again.Five stars.

A Must Own!
Without a doubt the best Stephen King and/or prison-break movie EVER made! Even after you've seen it once, you'll want to watch it over and over again. ... Read more

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• With the authentic Pilates Method (developed decades ago by Joseph H. Pilates), you can reshape and tone your entire body to look longer and leaner by using these simple-yet-effective techniques
• Anyone can do Pilates, regardless of age or fitness level
• Pilates For Dummies offers step-by-step instruction for 18 popular Pilates mat exercises and makes working out at your own level easy to do
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GREAT WORKOUT!
I've seen the Pilates infomercials for a while now, but have been intimidated by the seemingly impossible movements. When I found this inexpensive "For Dummies" DVD, I decided to give it a try. WHAT A WORKOUT! I consider myself to be in moderately good shape, and this workout can definitely be felt! Within the first couple of days I IMMEDIATELY noticed a change in my posture, and a good burn in my abs, hips and thighs. I HIGHLY recommend this as both a great workout and a wonderful intro to Pilates.

Too Fast
I found it much too fast for me, the out of shape beginner. some of the moves I just could not do without hurting myself, such as the rollup from a supine position.Even with legs bentmy abs were not strong enough to bring me all the way up.

Difficult!
Am I the only one who found the basic workout difficult? The pace was too quick for me to get the right technique in the poses and even though I have done this workout several times now, my back almost always is very painful for at least 24 hours afterward. I have found that, apart from a few exercises, the intermediate workout is easier. ... Read more

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Abs of Steel 2 - AWESOME!
After having five children and being 46 years old, there was no way I was going to have good abs.I was wrong.This tape has done what nothing else has done in the past 17 years!I have rock hard, washboard abs, and no one would believe that I have ever had five kids!Granted I do do both workouts EVERY DAY; one in the morning, the other at night, and I am on a high protein diet, but this tape WORKS.I also sometimes do Tami Lee's first Abs of Steel, just for variety.Another good one!

More intense than the first one
Abs of Steel 2 uses most of the same exercises from Abs of Steel 1, but increases the reps, speed, and duration of them. She also adds modified push ups to the routines. A definite all-around workout for the abs. Great for at-home solo training.

Tamilee gives you killer abs fast
I've had video for close to 10 years now, and it's still a regular part of my exercise rotation - because it works! The two 15-minute programs are advanced and challenging - the first focuses on the front part of the abdominals and the second focuses more on the obliques. Both alternate abdominals and push-ups. Most of the exercises are done with the legs and arms off the floor so you can't cheat. Tamilee is always smiling and looks like she's having a great time doing the workout. She has a master's degree and teaches you all the proper names for the muscles as you do the workout. So you get smarter as well as stronger! ... Read more

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The legendary distance runner Steve Prefontaine blazed across tracks and into America's consciousness before meeting a tragic death in an auto accident at the age of 24.In this tribute to "Pre," narrated by writer Ken Kesey, a number of his contemporaries speak movingly of him as an athlete and a person.After setting high school running records in his native Oregon, Prefontaine went on to the University of Oregon, where as a freshman he began to dominate the American track scene and appeared on the cover of Read more

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The Best
This was my favorite of the (I believe?) three Prefontaine movies out there. "Without Limits" and "Prefontaine" are both good Hollywood/drame type movies, and while all three stay true to Pre's story, "Fire on the Track" is much more moving. It tells the story documentary-style with real footage and interviews with those who knew Pre best, tied together with strong narration and driven ultimately by the raw story of Prefontaine. If you're a runner and looking for motivation, or a runner/non-runner looking to learn about one of the greatest American athletes of all time, look no further than to "Fire on the Track."

Inspirational
I highly recommend this movie to ANYONE who needs inspiration or motivation. Perhaps you are in sales and need a little extra drive to get over the rejection of a lost sale,etc. This movie will tell you to never quit no matter what your odds.
A very long run for a short slide....
Very little actual running here. Mostly a Nike commercial. Lots of silly interviews that don't add anything. Watch one of the movies, instead. ... Read more

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"This is chaos!"
The fastest 129 minutes you will ever spend reading subtitles.I've seen BLACK CAT, WHITE CAT around 10 times now and every time I don't want it to end cause I'm having too much fun.
The Marx Brothers take Gypsy culture! - Put this on DVD!!
There is no way to summarize the plot of this film, except to say it's what you'd get if you dropped the Marx Brothers into Gypsy culture and stirred it all up. It's wild, crazy, and filled with music and dancing and unforgettable characters (played by real actors and actresses, not Hollywood ken-and-barbie dolls). You either like this kind of thing, or you don't. Astoundingly, some don't. Go figure! For me, it's a joy to watch.
One of the Best Movies Ever
This is without a doubt one of the funniest movies I have ever seen.It is so intricate, human, and lovingly bizarre that I don't see how anyone could not absolutely love this movie.You have to bear with it for a bit in the beginning because there are so many characters and the plot is so complex that it takes a few scenes for you to get your bearings.Even during this time, though, the movie is absolutely hilarious.It's even more funny, though, once you realize what's going on.After that, just sit back and enjoy.Without equal. ... Read more

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nostalgia at it's BEST!
I remember enjoying this video when I was young, and I'm thrilled that I now get to share it with MY child. I feel like a kid again. Totally worth the purchase!

Snow White-Heigh Ho
So, what's the catch? I have seen Disney Sing-Along-Songs videos for a long time. Some of them are Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, The Bare Necessities, Friend Like Me, Circle of Life, etc., etc. So now to the basics of the songs.
Sing Along Value
When this video was released it had high value because it had scenes from Snow White which had never been released on video before. Now though Snow White has been released on video and DVD, so it isn't so highly praised. Still, it is nice sing along fun for the kids featuring many of the old time Disney classics for the adults. ... Read more

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Paul Newman directed this poetic, sunlight- and memory-drenched film version of Tennessee Williams's classic memory play. The casting is surprisingly adept, considering that several of the performers would seem to be too old for their roles. John Malkovich plays Williams's stand-in, Tom Wingfield, a dreamer who lives with his domineering mother Amanda (a luminous Joanne Woodward) and his fragile, limping sister Laura (Karen Allen). Mom wants nothing more than to marry off shy-flower Laura and keeps bugging Tom to bring home a guy. So he corrals coworker James Naughton for an evening--and Amanda treats it as though Naughton's signed up for the nuptial short-course. Woodward is alternately touching and harridan-like as this smothering mother who means well, while Malkovich is perfect as the would-be writer longing to break free. And Allen brings surprising strength to the role of Laura. Read more

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SUPERB!!! When will it be available on DVD?
This is the best most intelligent version of St. Tennessee's GLASS MENAGERIE I've ever seen!There is great humor and tenderness in this version, alonside the heartbreak.The direction by Paul Newman is subtle and insightful, the artful cinematography by the great Michael Ballhaus gives every scene layers and layers of meaning, and the acting is astounding.John Malkovich's Tom is achingly brilliant (the semi-literate lump Christian Slater playing Tom/Tennessee on Broadway was absurd) and bursting with resentment and anger and creative potential; Joanne Woodward perfectly inhabits mother Amanda's well-meaning but at times smothering narcissistic love and sing-song nagging and melancholic nostalgia; and then the revelation is Karen Allen (who knew?) whose wounded resigned Laura cannot achieve her mother's ambitions or her brother's cultural curiousity, but who compassionately loves these two human volcanos despite everything.
Deeply moving---unquestionably the best film version.
The depth of feeling manifested in the acting on display here easily trumps both the (wildly miscast)Gertrude Lawrence and the (vastly overrated) Katherine Hepburn versions of this celebrated play.
A guarded and bridled Menagerie

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very moving film
This movie is very inspiring."The Dawn Patrol," is very war related, as it takes place during the war and the patrol's of the flying aces dropping bombs and fighting the Germans.Errol Flynn is the very heroic flyer and loves his country and honors his duty in the service.It's really inspiring, especially his relationship between his good friend in the movie and in real life David Nivan they are true friends, their friendship is broken up for awhile by something Errol has to do it being his job and duty.It's a real moving film at the same time, inspiring, patriotic , truthful and sad.It shows what being in the air patrol during the war really was like a very true and relastic account of it. A very moving film.I think it was really well done, especially the flying scenes.

Grim WW1 based anti-war flick
Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone and David Niven star in the sobering 1938 film "The Dawn Patrol" which undoubtedly served as the model for the WW2 classic "Twelve O'Clock High".They are all members of the 59th fighter squadron of the Royal Flying Corps based in France in 1915.A somber Basil Rathbone playing Major Brand is the squadron leader.Day after day he depressingly orders his pilots on dangerous missions which create a high mortality rate.Ace pilot Capt. Courtney played by Flynn and his able wingman Lt. Scott played by Niven continously marshal replacement pilots with little combat experience into the skies to face almost certain death.Flynn despises Rathbone for the missions of death he orders them on.
In DVD?
THE best WWI flying movie ever made period.When can we get it in DVD? ... Read more

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