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A Town Like Alice: Special Edition [Region 2] (1956)

Virginia McKenna , Peter Finch , Jack Lee  |  DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Virginia McKenna, Peter Finch, Kenji Takaki, Tran Van Khe, Jean Anderson
  • Directors: Jack Lee
  • Writers: Nevil Shute, Richard Mason, W.P. Lipscomb
  • Producers: Earl St. John, Joseph Janni
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English (Mono)
  • Region: Region 2 (Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Studio: Rank Film Distributors of America
  • Run Time: 117 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CZVT
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #304,271 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "A Town Like Alice: Special Edition [Region 2]" on IMDb

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[NON-U.S. FORMAT (PAL) Region 2 U.K. Import - This will not play on U.S./Canada DVD players or those from most other countries outside of Europe. You would need a "multi-region" or "region-free" PAL compatible DVD player or computer.] REVIEW: Although made in 1956, A Town Like Alice has remained enduringly effective and affecting. Based on Nevil Shute's novel, the story revolves around a romance set against the unlikely backdrop of a forced march through the jungles of Malaysia by British prisoners - mostly women and children - captured by the invading forces of Japan. The title is a reference to the homesick yearnings of Australian soldier Joe Harman, played by Peter Finch. He forms a bond with one of the female prisoners, Jean Paget (Virginia McKenna), and their travails are depicted with a remarkable subtlety and commendable lack of corniness. It's a minor classic. DVD FEATURES: The black-and-white picture is presented in 4:3 format, with English subtitles if required. Extra features include a 25-minute "making of" documentary, a collection of behind-the-scenes photographs, potted biographies of the cast and crew, and the original trailer.

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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By Quentin
Format:DVD
This appears to be the old B&W movie with Virginia McKenna and Peter Finch. A very good but dated movie based on the wonderful Neville Shute book.

The Australian TV mini-series is light years better - in fact is one of the greatest movies ever made.

I hope some day it's released on DVD. Until then I still have my old VHS copy.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great edition to my DVD collection May 17, 2011
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Excellent movie based on the Nevil Shute novel. I enjoyed it as much as the BBC Masterpiece Theatre version which i have on VHS. You must have an all region playing DVD player to play this movie but it's worth it.
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27 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars makes you want to kwai March 26, 2006
Format:DVD
A Msterpiece Theatre TV mini-series of the Nevil Shute story makes most war dramas since sloppy and unrealistic (U-571). This short novel send-up was the real deal, starring many fine actors, both Japanes and British. Told in flashback to Harry Andrews, the romantic leads are Helen Morse and a new-comer, Bryan Brown. What is missing today in any Hollywood love story is the struggle, sacrifice and testingt of potential partners dramatized throughout this series. The tension of the unselfish pair, builds to s surprise climax, but you would lose considerable enjoyment if you miss any of the realistic events that tested their resilience and courage, both the captors and the captives, when war intervenes. Well-rounded characters throughout this landscape of despair, suffering and hopefulness. A shame to be shelved this long not on DVD. Think of "Bridge on the River Kwai" with romance too.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A TOWN LIKE ALICE
ALICE HAD THE BEST CHILDHOOD. SHE WAS AN EXTREMELY LUCKY GIRL AND HAD THE BEST KIDS TO PLAY WITH AS A CHILD. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Julie Costales
5.0 out of 5 stars CLASSIC
Forgot what some of the women and children went through during the horors of war. Civilazation hasn't improved over the years,in fact it is propably worse.
Published 11 days ago by JUDITH G KING
1.0 out of 5 stars Australian film much better
Australian color film is much better, although it is five hours long, but worth the extra viewing time, trust me.
Published 21 days ago by would-be tenor
3.0 out of 5 stars The book is better!
But keep in mind this is a very old movie and it is black and white. The characters and story are much more developed in the book! Read it first!
Published 1 month ago by Tami D
3.0 out of 5 stars OK but the TV Mini-Series is much better
A good but dated movie based on the wonderful Neville Shute book of the same title. I highly recommend the book.. Read more
Published 2 months ago by John S
5.0 out of 5 stars Town Like Alice
I like this movie, therefore if I like the movie, I probably like the product. You really don't need a lot of words to describe why you like a movie or not. Read more
Published 2 months ago by James Milliken
4.0 out of 5 stars worth seeing
A Town Like Alice is the 1956 low-budget film adaptation of the 1950 novel of the same title by Nevil Shute. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cloggie Downunder
4.0 out of 5 stars Well Done
Well written and acted. I purchased it because of an interuption in viewing the movie while in the UK. It took quite a while to locate a DVD is US video format. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Richard A. Petrut
4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed
I enjoyed the DVD based on the movie and the bonus section was informative. But, i thought I was buying the mini-series, when I went back to buy the mini-series DVD it was listed... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Martha Hassenplug
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Inspiring Story
I loved this in the 5-hour television version, but I must admit this older and considerably shorter black and white movie version is just as good. Both versions had great actors.
Published 7 months ago by G. Tofani
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