A Canterbury tale [videorecording] / Janus Films ; Eagle-Lion Distributors, Ltd. ; Independent Film Distributors, Ltd. ; a production of the Archers ; Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger present ; written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
Powell, Michael, 1905-1990.; Pressburger, Emeric, 1902-1988.; Portman, Eric, 1901-1969; Sim, Sheila, 1922-; Price, Dennis, 1915-1973.; Sweet, John, 1916-; Fuller, Graham, 1956-; Bagh, Peter von, 1943-2014.; Burgin, Victor.; Jennings, Humphrey.; Janus Films.; Eagle-Lion Films, Inc.; Independent Film Distributors, Ltd.; Archers (Firm); Criterion Collection (Firm)
2006
PN1997 .C368 2006
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A Canterbury tale [videorecording] / Janus Films ; Eagle-Lion Distributors, Ltd. ; Independent Film Distributors, Ltd. ; a production of the Archers ; Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger present ; written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
Edition
Special ed.
ISBN
1559409878
9781559409872
9781559409872
Imprint
[Irvington, NY] : Criterion Collection, c2006.
Language
English
Language Note
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Description
2 videodisc (124 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (20 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.)
Other Standard Identifiers
715515018920
Call Number
PN1997 .C368 2006
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
CC1639D Criterion Collection
Summary
During a blackout, three train passengers arrive at Chillingbourne in Kent. Londoner Alison Smith is feisty representative of the Women's Land Army (aka the "land girls"). Bob Johnson is an American soldier whose intended destination was Canterbury. Peter Gibbs is a classical music student who worked in peacetime as a cinema organist. As they make their way through the village, Alison has something poured on to her hair by an unseen attacker. She is the latest victim of the Glue Man, a nocturnal rogue who harasses young women who date American soldiers. She, along with Bob and Peter, vow to track him down. Ostensibly a mystery, the film is principally a portrait of the bucolic English countryside during wartime.
Note
Originally produced as a British film in 1944.
Disc 2: the supplements: Sheila Sim interview [featurette] (20 min.); John Sweet: A pilgrim's return [featurette] (23 min.); A Canterbury trail [featurette] (24 min.); Listening to Britain [featurette] (7 min.); Listen to Britain [featurette] (19 min.).
Booklet includes essays "A Canterbury Tale: 'Glorious, isn't it?'" by Graham Fuller, "A tribute" by Peter von Bagh, and "The Making of A Canterbury tale" by John Sweet.
Disc 2: the supplements: Sheila Sim interview [featurette] (20 min.); John Sweet: A pilgrim's return [featurette] (23 min.); A Canterbury trail [featurette] (24 min.); Listening to Britain [featurette] (7 min.); Listen to Britain [featurette] (19 min.).
Booklet includes essays "A Canterbury Tale: 'Glorious, isn't it?'" by Graham Fuller, "A tribute" by Peter von Bagh, and "The Making of A Canterbury tale" by John Sweet.
Credits
Photographed by Erwin Hillier ; edited by John Seabourne ; music composed by Allan Gray, conducted by Walter Goehr ; production designed by Alfred Junge ; period advisor, Herbert Norris.
Performer
Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price, John Sweet, Esmond Knight, Charles Hawtrey, Hay Petrie, George Merritt, Edward Rigby, Freda Jackson, Betty Jardine, Eliot Makeham, Harvey Golden, Leonard Smith, James Tamsitt, David Todd.
Cast
Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price, John Sweet, Esmond Knight, Charles Hawtrey, Hay Petrie, George Merritt, Edward Rigby, Freda Jackson, Betty Jardine, Eliot Makeham, Harvey Golden, Leonard Smith, James Tamsitt, David Todd.
Audience
Not rated.
System Details Note
DVD; Region 1, NTSC; Dolby Digital mono; aspect ratio 1:33:1.
Added Author
Powell, Michael, 1905-1990.
Pressburger, Emeric, 1902-1988.
Portman, Eric, 1901-1969
Sim, Sheila, 1922-
Price, Dennis, 1915-1973.
Sweet, John, 1916-
Fuller, Graham, 1956-
Bagh, Peter von, 1943-2014.
Burgin, Victor.
Jennings, Humphrey.
Pressburger, Emeric, 1902-1988.
Portman, Eric, 1901-1969
Sim, Sheila, 1922-
Price, Dennis, 1915-1973.
Sweet, John, 1916-
Fuller, Graham, 1956-
Bagh, Peter von, 1943-2014.
Burgin, Victor.
Jennings, Humphrey.
Added Corporate Author
Janus Films.
Eagle-Lion Films, Inc.
Independent Film Distributors, Ltd.
Archers (Firm)
Criterion Collection (Firm)
Eagle-Lion Films, Inc.
Independent Film Distributors, Ltd.
Archers (Firm)
Criterion Collection (Firm)
Series
Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 341.
Includes
Pilgrim's return.
Listen to Britain.
Canterbury trail.
Listen to Britain.
Canterbury trail.
Record Appears in
On-Campus Resources > DVDs
All Resources
All Resources
Table of Contents
Disc 1: the film Prologue
"Next stop, Canterbury"
Mr. Colpeper
Hand of glory
Wheelwright
"Things don't always add up"
Landgirl
Colpeper's lecture
Village mystery
Sticks and stones
Salvage mission
Miracles
Higher courts
"Always and organist"
Caravan
Heavenly messenger
End credits
Color bars Special features: Optional audio commentary by film historian Ian Christie [audio feature]; American version excerpts [featuring Kim Hunter] (12 min).
"Next stop, Canterbury"
Mr. Colpeper
Hand of glory
Wheelwright
"Things don't always add up"
Landgirl
Colpeper's lecture
Village mystery
Sticks and stones
Salvage mission
Miracles
Higher courts
"Always and organist"
Caravan
Heavenly messenger
End credits
Color bars Special features: Optional audio commentary by film historian Ian Christie [audio feature]; American version excerpts [featuring Kim Hunter] (12 min).