Although, for me, the film is not in the same league as their later masterworks (Black Narcissus, The Red Shoes, Colonel Blimp, etc), particularly from a visual perspective, it is still an absorbing work, featuring some spectacular black-and-white photography (particularly the air- and sea-borne footage) by Ronald Neame, and including a witty and perceptive script from the duo (for which they received an Oscar nomination - incredibly the only Oscar nomination that Powell ever received). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2013. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Yes, it was made during the early days of WWII and the good guys are good guys and the Dutch underground is filled with heroic men and attractive women and the Germans are all dumb Nazis, easily hoodwinked or outwitted, but it's well worth watching thanks to a good story, good dialogue, and some exciting moments. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 December 2019. Yes! Get this from a library! For the 2020 holiday season, returnable items shipped between October 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31, 2021. Ultimately, this particular genre of film may not hold widespread appeal, but the performances of the actors involved, were solid, well contrived, & wholly believable. Following on the heels of their previous war-themed effort, 49th Parallel, One of Our Aircraft is Missing features a sterling acting ensemble which includes Bernard Miles (Great Expectations), Pamela Brown (The Tales of Hoffmann) and Googie Withers (The Lady Vanishes), and behind-the-scenes talent of future film directors David Lean (Lawrence of Arabia) as the films editor and Ronald Neame (The Poseidon Adventure) as its cinematographer. For several decades, this first film to bear a co-credit for Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger has been available only in crummy public-domain prints and videos. Fandango helps you go back to the movies with confidence and peace of mind. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 May 2016. I bought this DVD following purchase of a box set of other Powell-Pressburger movies. SEE DETAILS. After being shot down over Nazi occupied Holland, an RAF bomber crew attempt to make their way back to England. It looked like some VHS tapes I bought years ago which were dubbed so many times the picture was blurry and the clarity was awful. An all time classic WWII epic. During a raid on Germany a British bomber crew is forced to bail out after their plane is damaged. Visit musicMagpie for great deals and super savings with FREE delivery today! Films reproduced by Alpha, although lacking the visual and audio quality of a Criterion treatment or of other major distributors, still delivers a product that is, at least, satisfactory and enjoyable if a good story is what I'm looking for. Unable to add item to List. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Please try again. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 September 2013. Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017. 1 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars 1. One of Our Aircraft is Missing (1942) (Clip), Reconciliatory spirit trumps jingoistic trumpet-blowing. [Michael Powell; Emeric Pressburger; Godfrey Tearle; Eric Portman; Peter Ustinov; British National Films, Ltd.; Alpha Home Entertainment (Firm);] -- An attack across the English Channel on Stuttgart spells disaster for six airplane crew members. As the film title clearly signals, here we follow the attempts of six RAF airmen as they try to navigate their way out of the occupied Netherlands following the ditching of their Wellington bomber (code-named B for Bertie), it having been hit by German flak following a bombing raid over Stuttgart. (DVD + CD Soundtrack), Mr. Lobo's Cinema Insomnia: A Hard Day's Nightmare. Many people do not realize this, but the bomber offensive cost about 57,000 casualties, the population of a medium town, and the chances of surviving a tour of operations unscathed was about 1 in 4. The story shows how the Dutch Resistance helps these British pilots escape the Nazi-occupied territory. Being nomintaed for 2 Oscras has got to mean something as well. Buy it! Vi meddelar dig så snart varan är i lager igen. `One of Our Aircraft Is Missing' was one of their earliest collaborations (1942), and features some other famous names in the list of technical crew, such as editor David Lean and DoP Ronald Neame. Although, for me, the film is not in the same league as their later masterworks (Black Narcissus, The Red Shoes, Colonel Blimp, etc), particularly from a visual perspective, it is still an absorbing work, featuring some spectacular black-and-white photography (particularly the air- and sea-borne footage) by Ronald Neame, and including a witty and perceptive script from the duo (for which they received an Oscar nomination - incredibly the only Oscar nomination that Powell ever received). "3 Stars" is the average - 1 or Zero for print-quality and I can't recommend spending a DIME on such a poor print; and '5" for the movie's tale, acting and directing. This is what you're looking for. Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2017. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. A classic, filmed in wartime using a wartime crew, most of whom died within the year. 6 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars 6. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. They were found by children who took them to their village to be interrogated by the schoolmistress there, had to be sure they were not spies working for the Nazis. To place an order or for customer service, call toll-free, World War II Goes To The Movies Collection (4-DVD), Own it on DVD or Blu-ray for $5.99 or less, Iron Angel (1964) / Then There Were Three (1961) (DVD-R). please consult your owner's manual for formats compatible with your player. And by the way, the movie itself is terrific, with its rarely treated WWII setting--the Netherlands!--and engrossing tale of how a British bomber crew make their way across most of the country to the Channel. One of Our Aircraft Is Missing [DVD] (1942). Something went wrong. As 49th Parallel would be the Canadian influenced propaganda effort by Powell & Pressburger - One of Our Aircraft is Missing is the Dutch equivalent. The Dutch were often shot when they were found out.
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