The four feathers
Title:
The four feathers
Uniform Title:
Four feathers (Motion picture : 1939)
ISBN:
9781604654905
Publication Information:
New York, N.Y. : The Criterion Collection : Janus Films, 2011
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Series:
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 1939.
Adapted from the novel by A.E.W. Masons.
Special features: Commentary by film historian Charles Drazin; Interview with David Korda, son of Zoltán Korda; "A day at Denham" 1939 short film with footage of Korda on the set of The four feathers; Theatrical trailer. Booklet: "Breaking the British square" essay by Michael Sragow.
Reading Level:
Not rated by the MPAA.
Geographic Term:
Added Author:
More Information:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031334
Summary:
Set at the end of the nineteenth century. With cannon fire igniting the North African skies, the British cavalry charges into battle to capture the strategic city of Khartoum. In the midst of the devastating carnage, a horrified officer resigns from his post. But he soon finds his shame is greater than his fear, and he returns to save his honor and the friends he betrayed at any cost.
System Details:
DVD; REGION 1, ANAMORPHIC (1.37:1) ASPECT RATIO, DOLBY 1.0 MONO SOUND (ENGLISH), DUAL LAYER, NTSC.
Language Note:
IN ENGLISH DIALOGUE; WITH OPTIONAL ENGLISH SUBTITLES (SDH) AVAILABLE FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING.
