I had my mom get this movie for me for christmas last year. It was one of the few war movies that stuck in my mind over the years. I used to watch it on TCM when i went to my grandmothers house. I had to've been ten or twelve. heh. Great movie though and definatly unsung as far as war movies go.
I'll definately boycott any new DVD system that comes out. I have about 500 DvDs now including two more last night and I aint about to start all over again. Also a few years ago, I gave away about 600 VHS tapes and still have about 200 more to go. These ill get rid of after I can get them all transferred to DVD.
Richard, I think I can start you off with a copy of: The Toy-which had Richard Pryor and the "Great One" himself-Jackie Gleason. I THINK I might have two copies of this one? but will check for sure when possible?
This film has what I believe to be the single most phenomenal shot in the history of hollywood. The scene with the train derailing and sliding towards the fixed camera, stopping with a wheel spinning only inches away from the camera lense. I saw an interview with John Frankenheimer where he was asked about that shot. He said that when they viewed it in editing he was stunned and that the editor turned to him and said something to the effect of "people are going to think you're a genius", but Frankenheimer went on to admit it was just pure luck that they got that shot. Buzz
This film gets better with every viewing, just like: From Here To Eternity, They Came To Cordura etc.
