Learning on ScreenLife and Death of Colonel Blimp, The
- Synopsis
- Classic feature film in which a British soldier survives three wars and falls in love with three women. Roger Livesey is the colonel whose past life is revealed in flashback. The 2012 DVD release features the digitally restored version of the film. Extras include a 25-minute documentary featuring interviews with cinematographer Jack Cardiff, Powell and Pressburger biographer Ian Christie and fan of the film Stephen Fry, and a piece on the film’s restoration. Also available on Blu-Ray and dual format versions.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 157 min.
- Year of production
- 1943
- Availability
- Sale; 1999 sale: £9.99 (inclusive)
- Subjects
- Film studies; Media studies
- Keywords
- Boer War; cinema; World War 1; World War II
Credits
- Director
- Emeric Pressburger; Michael Powell
- Writer
- Emeric Pressburger; Michael Powell
- Cast
Anton Walbrook Deborah Kerr Roger Livesey
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Blu-Ray DVD
- Price
- £15.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 157 minutes
- Year
- 2012
Production Company
- Name
Archers, The
Distributor
- Name
ITV Studios Home Entertainment
- Phone
- 020 7396 6000
- Address
- The London Television Centre
Upper Ground
London
SE1 9LT
- Name
Nouveau Pictures Ltd
- Phone
- 020 8673 9752
- Fax
- 020 8673 9752
- Address
- 10c Hillgate Place
Bacham Hill
London
SW12 9ER
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