Battle of the Bulge [Blu-ray] [1965]
- SKU: 4776041
- Release Date: 05/15/2007
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Overview
Ratings & Reviews
Special Features
- New digital HD transfer from restored picture and audio elements
- Audio commentary
- 2 vintage featurettes: The Filming of Battle of the Bulge/History Recreated
- Soundtrack remastered in Dolby Digital 5.1
- Theatrical trailer
Synopsis
In December of 1944, the Allied high command is convinced that German forces in Belgium are in a low state of readiness, and perhaps even about to withdraw. Only one officer on the front lines, intelligence specialist Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda), believes otherwise -- that the Germans are actually planning an attack. His opinion is rejected by his immediate superior (Dana Andrews) and his commanding general (Robert Ryan). Kiley spots several suspicious signs of German activity behind enemy lines on a reconnaissance flight, and he is at the front looking for evidence when the German counter-offensive starts. Taking advantage of Allied unpreparedness and a weather front that grounds all aircraft, their heavy tank units, supported by infantry, roll over the American forces, assaulting the lines at five different points in an attempt to ultimately divide the Allied forces in the west. The German top tank officer, Colonel Hessler (Robert Shaw), has planned his operation perfectly, but he is in a race against time, to take as much territory as possible before the weather front moves out and American aircraft can fly again, and to capture the American fuel supplies so that the offensive can continue right to the port of Antwerp. He has the total dedication of his men, but engenders doubts from his aide, Conrad (Hans-Christian Blech), who is weary of the fighting and wonders what it is all for. Meanwhile, Kiley is trying to uncover the weak spot in the German offensive, and he crosses paths with several other key players in this drama: Charles Bronson as a combat officer charged with the defense of the collapsing American position, James MacArthur as a neophyte lieutenant who becomes a leader, and Telly Savalas as a conniving sergeant in command of a tank who unexpectedly finds a nobler, less mercenary side of himself. ~ Bruce Eder, Rovi
Cast & Crew
Henry Fonda - Lt. Col. Kiley
Robert Shaw - Colonel Hessler
Robert Ryan - Gen. Grey
Dana Andrews - Col. Pritchard
Telly Savalas - Guffy
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great job on a old movie
Battle of the bulge (American Version)
August 12, 2007This movie has deleted seens the others do not have. It is like watching a new movie. Get the blue ray version and you will not be disapointed.
I would recommend this to a friend
Mediocre film gets a mediocre disc.
September 20, 2013As a fan of classic war films, I cannot recommend this. The story is very weak, the cast does a pretty bad job(even though many were veteran actors) and as a whole it's just too long. The transfer is nothing to write home about. The bit rate is too low for a film shot in 70mm, but it doesn't matter much because the actual master is a smeary mess. It looks barely better than a DVD. My recommendation? Get the remastered Patton, Tora! Tora! Tora!, or Lawrence of Arabia Blu-rays if you are looking for some great war films that will make your HDTV shine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
An ok war movie
August 6, 2016While extremely historically inaccurate, it's still a very decent war movie.
I would recommend this to a friend
my favorite war movie.
July 11, 2015imho this is a gem to any lover of the world war 2 genre. the song the Germans sing before the battle is cool imho. ironically this film was shot in two places Europe and possibly a desert. the tank battle should have taken place in the snow but something happened during the filming of the movie that forced a relocation of the production. we get to see how the germans actually thought this plan was going to work and how the Americans turned the tide of battle. one general responds to the german surrender with nuts as an answer. the film has a great cast of actors including charles bronson and telly savalas who worked together in the original dirty dozen movie. robert shaw plays the german officer which is a switch for him. shaw is known for playing the good guy. the sound and picture are well worth the price of the blu-ray release.
I would recommend this to a friend
Bought this for a gift
January 26, 2014I bought this DVD for a gift and they loved it. Great picture
I would recommend this to a friend
Great WWII movie
November 26, 2013This is a movie I remember from my youth, and it was great to see it again after many years. Anyone who enjoys WW II movies will love this.
I would recommend this to a friend
Excellent old time classic war movie
May 17, 2013Great price for an excellent old time classic war movie.
I would recommend this to a friend
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with all of the deleted scenes in the movie, it is like watching a new movie. blu-ray has done a great job cleaning up a 35mm movie. i know my age group, 50 to 55 will enjoy it.
I would recommend this to a friend