Lost Horizon

Synopsis

Based on the novel by James Hilton in which a British diplomat and a small group of civilians crash-land in the Himalayas and are rescued by the people of the mysterious, Eden-like Shangri-la. The place provides an escape from the rest of the world where World War II is beginning. Stripped of 24 minutes of excessively ‘pacifist’ footage for its World War 2 re-release, this restoration includes all but seven 8 minutes of the original, with relevant stills replacing the still-missing footage. Additional features on the DVD include the theatrical trailer, a photodocumentary including three deleted scenes, alternative neding, restoration featureette and commentary.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Digital versatile disc. b&w. 128 min.

Year of production

1937

Availability

Sale; 2001 sale: £19.99 (inclusive)

Notes

Reviewed in ‘Monthly Film Bulletin’ No 40.

Subjects

Media studies

Keywords

cinema - USA

Credits

Director

Frank Capra

Producer

Frank Capra

Writer

James Hilton

Cast

Edward Everett Horton
Jane Wyatt
John Howard
Ronald Coleman
Thomas Mitchell

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Production Company

Name

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Distributor

Name

Columbia TriStar Home Video

Web

http://www.cthv.com/CTHE/index.html External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7533 1200

Fax

020 7533 1015

Address

Sony Pictures Europe House
25 Golden Square
London W1R 6LU

 

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