Originally released as a motion picture in 1938. "The Classic Collection, a joint venture between Janus Films and Home Vision Cinema"--Container. Special features: Rare theatrical trailer in which Jean Renoir discusses this film and his personal war experiences; Audio essay by film historian Peter Cowie; Archival radio presentation: Renoir and Erich von Stroheim accept honors; Press book excerpts; Restoration demonstration. Based on the novel by Charles Spaak. Cast: Jean Gabin, Erich von Stroheim, Pierre Fresnay, Marcel Dalio.
Summary:
In this classic tale of adventure duty and honor conflict in a German prisoner-of-war camp when an aristocratic French officer becomes friends with the commandant while cooperating with his comrades in a daring escape.
Series:
Criterion collection ; 1
OCLC:
(OCoLC)43402010 (OCoLC)43077794
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
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