About this title: Frequently cited as both one of the greatest films about war and one of the greatest films ever made, Jean Renoir's La Grande Illusion is an often witty, sometimes poignant, frequently moving examination of the futility of war. During World War I, twoFrench airmen are shot down while taking surveillance photographs in German territory: Capt. de Boeldieu (Pierre Fresnay), a wealthy and aristocratic officer; Lt. Maréchal (Jean Gabin), a burly but intelligent working-class mechanic. The three are brought to a P.O.W. camp, where they encounter and befriend Rosenthal (Marcel Dalio), a prosperous ...
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Description: New. Orders placed after Dec. 7 cannot be guaranteed delivery before Christmas. GREAT BUY. Brand New From US Distributor. WE ARE A 5 STAR SELLER with OVER 3, 500, 000 BOOKS SOLD. read more
Description: Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo, Pierre Fresnay, Julien Carette, Erich von Stroheim. New in new packaging. 1937 Run time: 95. An anti-war classic from Renoir. During World War I, two French officers are captured. Captain De Boeldieu is aristocratic while Lieutenant Marechal is a commoner. They meet other prisoners from various backgrounds like Rosenthal, son of wealthy Jewish bankers. They are separated from Rosenthal while planning to escape. Months later, they meet again in a fortress commanded by the ... read more
Description: Very Good/Very Good. Intact and clean, in original box. French Classic. From a private collection (not a rental). Used. 111 minutes. read more
Format: DVD
Studio: Criterion Collection
UPC:715515032629
Description: New. 715515032629 Brand new and factory sealed! We sell no bootlegs or imports. Buy with confidence! You WILL receive your item QUICKLY! read more
Description: Fine. The VHS tape is in excellent condition, minor wear on original paper case. Free deliver confirmation! Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
Description: Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay, Erich Von Stroheim, Marcel Dalio, Dita Parlo, Julien Carette. Run time: 112 mins. Originally released: 1937. No scratch. SAME artwork. Taiwan released. Worldwide playable. Original French. Hidden English & Chinese subtitles. Original DVD jewel case. Legal with bar code. Watched once. Bubble wrap guarantee. First-Class Mail + free tracking in U.S. Airmail for... read more
Description: Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay, Erich Von Stroheim, Marcel Dalio, Dita Parlo, Julien Carette. Very good in very good packaging. Originally released: 1937. Language: French. Run time: 111 mins. Very good shape.....minor wear..2bz read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Full Screen
DVD region: 1
Studio: Criterion Collection
Date: 09/09/2008
UPC:715515032629
Description: Erich Von Stroheim, Jean Gabin, Jean Dasté, Pierre Fresnay, Marcel Dalio. New. 1937 Run time: 114. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Full Screen
Studio: Criterion
Date: November 16, 1999
UPC:037429121924
Description: Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay, Erich Von Stroheim, Marcel Dalio, Dita Parlo, Julien Carette. New in new packaging. Language: French. Run time: 111 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1937. New, Mint Sealed Criterion Special Edition. Video Hound 4**** Classic Renoir anti-war film with French prisoners trying to escape German captors during WW1. Hard to believe brutality before WWWII. English subtitles. SENT FIRST CLASS FAST1 read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Full Screen
UPC:715515032629
Description: Jean Gabin; Pierre Fresnay; Erich Von Stroheim; Marcel Dalio; Dita Parlo; Julien Carette. New. Run time: 111 mins. Language: French. read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Full Screen
DVD region: 1
Studio: Criterion
Date: 11/23/1999
UPC:037429121924
Description: Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim, Julien Carette. New. 1938 Run time: 114. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Full Screen
UPC:037429121924
Description: Jean Gabin; Pierre Fresnay; Erich Von Stroheim; Marcel Dalio; Dita Parlo; Julien Carette. New. Run time: 111 mins. Language: French. read more
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