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Format: DVD
Jan 2004
Rated R
Recording Mode: (unknown)
Closed Captioned
97 min.
Color
Extra Info: Checkpoint
UPC: 097363288121 |
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Movie Description
Andrew Crocker-Harris (Albert Finney), a teacher of Greek and Latin at a traditional English prep school, is called the "Hitler of the Lower Sixth" by his students. His rigidity and cruelty are the sad remnants of an extinguished passion for classical literature. But as he is poised to leave the school--forced into retirement by the headmaster and made ridiculous by the infidelities of his wife Laura (Greta Scacchi)--Crocker-Harris finds his love for learning rekindled by the interest and sympathy of a young student named Taplow (Ben Silverstone), who gives him Robert Browning's translation of Aeschylus' AGAMEMNON as a parting gift. Based on a Terence Rattigan play, THE BROWNING VERSION is a character study that finds pathos in British stodginess and makes a subdued plea for the nobility of teaching. Finney is the powerful center of the film, portraying a man whom time and opportunity have passed by. As humiliations are piled upon his character, Finney registers nothing but silent resignation, even as he ratchets up his stoicism to face the next disappointment.
Synopsis
THE BROWNING VERSION is an acclaimed remake of the 1951 film, based on the 1948 play by Terence Rattigan. Albert Finney plays a bitter English schoolmaster whose life is redeemed by a young student's gift.
Film Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case - Checkpoint
Anamorphic Widescreen
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - English
Dolby Digital Stereo - French
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
The film was shot on location at prep schools in Dorset, England.
THE BROWNING VERSION is based on Terence Rattigan's 1948 one-act play. the original 1951 film adaptation was directed by Anthony Asquith.
The film was co-produced by Ridley Scott.
Industry Reviews
"...Finney gives one of his towering, anguished-bulldog performances..."
Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman (10/21/1994)
"...The loving, heartfelt nature of the production reaches to every crevice of the film..."
Variety - Leonard Klady (05/23/1994)
"...Finney is remarkably good..."
Los Angeles Times - Peter Rainer (10/12/1994)
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