UID:
kobvindex_ZLB14707923
Format:
2 DVD (106 Min.)
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Tonformat: DD/1.0 Mono
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1 Beih. (21 S.)
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Bildformat: 1:1.33
ISBN:
9781604650426
Series Statement:
The Criterion collection : [DVD-Video] 431
Content:
Legendary producer Alexander Korda's marvel The Thief of Bagdad, inspired by The Arabian Nights, is one of the most spectacular fantasy films ever made, an eye-popping effects pioneer brimming with imagination and technical wizardry. When Prince Ahmad (John Justin) is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar (Conrad Veidt), he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu (the incomparable Sabu, in his definitive role) to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess (June Duprez). With its luscious Technicolor, vivid sets, and unprecedented visual wonders, The Thief of Bagdad has charmed viewers of all ages for decades. (Covertext)
Content:
Extras: - Two audio commentaries: one featuring renowned directors Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese, and one with film and music historian Bruce Eder - Visual Effects, a documentary about the technical achievements of The Thief of Bagdad, featuring interviews with special-effects masters Ray Harryhausen, Dennis Muren, and Craig Barron ("It includes interviews with special-effects master Ray Harryhausen, supervisor and founder of California's Matte World Digital Craig Barron, and Oscar wining effects designer Dennis Muren. Good information for the tech-minded and those curious about the incredible extent they went to 65 years ago to produce F/X which can done to day digitally without that expense. One can also see 2 minutes of a Blue-Screen demo - simulated footage to outline the 'blue-backing' process utilized in The Thief of Bagdad." DVDBeaver, 31 Min.). - The Lion Has Wings (1940), Alexander Korda's propaganda film for the English war effort, created when The Thief of Bagdad went into production hiatus (75 Min.) - Excerpts from codirector Michael Powell's audio dictations for his autobiography - Excerpts from a 1976 radio interview with composer Miklos Rózsa - Stills gallery featuring rare images of the film's production and photos shot in Dufaycolor - Optional music and effects track - Theatrical trailer - A booklet featuring new essays by film scholars Andrew Moor and Ian Christie
Note:
Ländercode:1
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Orig.: Grossbritannien, 1940
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The Lion Has Wings ; Visual effects
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Engl.
Language:
English
Keywords:
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Author information:
Rózsa, Miklós
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Coppola, Francis Ford
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Scorsese, Martin
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Powell, Michael
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Berger, Ludwig
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Veidt, Conrad
