In which we serve [blu-ray] / British Lion Film Corp. Ltd. presents ; a Two Cities film by Noël Coward ; produced by Noël Coward ; directed by Noël Coward, David Lean ; a Noël Coward production.
Format:
[blu-ray] /
Publisher:
Criterion Collection,
Copyright Date:
2012
Description:
1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Noël Coward, John Mills, Bernard Miles, Celia Johnson, Joyce Carey, Kay Walsh, Michael Wilding, Richard Attenborough. Originally released as a motion picture in 1942. New high-definition digital transfer of the BFI National Archive's 2008 restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack. Special features: new interview with Noël Coward scholar Barry Day ; a short documentary on the making of the film ; audio of a 1969 conversation between actor Richard Attenborougha nd Coward at London's National Film Theatre ; trailer.
Summary:
The story of the H.M.S. Torrin, a British naval ship, from its construction through its destruction in World War II. As the surviving crew cling to life boats and wreckage awaiting rescue, they flashback to their homes and loved ones and in so doing recall just why they are fighting and whom they are fighting for.
Series:
The Criterion collection ; 603 The Criterion collection ; 604 David Lean directs Noël Coward
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