The Hill details
| Format: | TBC DVD |
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| Starring: | Sean Connery, Harry Andrews, Ian Bannen |
| Director: | Sidney Lumet |
| Genre: | Drama - War |
| Name | Discs | |
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The Hill |
TBC Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 58 minutes |
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| Rental release: | Not currently released |
| Main languages: | English |
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A lost master piece (watch and weep)
By C/o. Ray Rigby 1965 from UK , 09 Feb 2007[Highly rated reviewer]
Retaining the claustrophobic intensity of the original play, this is one of Lumet's most powerful, though arid, movies. The grim setting is an army punishment camp in North Africa, allocated specifically to British soldiers. The 'hill' is a vast sand mound, used in the blistering heat for an exercise in cruelty. Among the newest intake are a black soldier (Davis) who drank whisky from the officers' mess and a disgraced sergeant major (Connery) - both natural targets for the brutal regime. When one prisoner dies, mutiny follows in an appropriately cathartic climax. Brilliantly, and aptly, shot in black and white by Morris, showing every line in the faces and every bead of sweat through the use of an (Ilford) stock which gave a grainy contrasted negative. The heat, noise and grim images are further accentuated by using only three wide lenses so that even with enormous and sometimes distorted faces, the appalling prison background is also in view.- Was this review helpful to you?
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By a customer , 22 Dec 2011THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS Show review anywayHide
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'The Hill' - a little known master piece
By sidalez (10 reviews) from brighouse , 17 Mar 2009This is a truley fantastic film - but not to everyone's taste. I originally owned 'The Hill' on VHS and watched it so many times the picture quality became unbearable. Do not expect an easy watch - sit back and prepare yourself for a heavy, dark and engaing 2 hours. As a serving member of the forces I really enjoy watching the sterotypical characters develop and have always been able to associate each key player with someone I have met during my career. The story is fantastic, its by far and away Sean Connery's best performance (I don't normally rate him) and I absolutely love the direction. If I'm honest, don't think this one is for the ladies (my wife wouldn't enjoy sitting down to watch this - but she likes High School Muscial and Step Up 2 for god's sake!!!). If you like military films, if you like quality story lines and old school direction then this one is for you. Without a doubt its in my top 10.- Was this review helpful to you?
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A must watch classic
By a customer from S.Wales - UK , 23 Apr 2007This is a classic... yes, black and white - but don't let that put you off. Connery steps out of the James Bond character, and really shows his acting ability as the court marshalled Warrant Officer who has to face 'The Hill' in a British Army concentration camp. There is superb acting from all the cast in this hard-hitting, gritty drama, with the likes of Roy Kinnear, Ian Hendry, Alfred Lynch and Michael Redgrave. I'm not going to give away the plot - all I'm going to say is - this is a must-watch film that should have been out on dvd years ago, so watch it and enjoy this gripping tale... you won't be disappointed.- Was this review helpful to you?
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A lost master piece (watch and weep)
By C/o. Ray Rigby 1965 from UK , 09 Feb 2007Retaining the claustrophobic intensity of the original play, this is one of Lumet's most powerful, though arid, movies. The grim setting is an army punishment camp in North Africa, allocated specifically to British soldiers. The 'hill' is a vast sand mound, used in the blistering heat for an exercise in cruelty. Among the newest intake are a black soldier (Davis) who drank whisky from the officers' mess and a disgraced sergeant major (Connery) - both natural targets for the brutal regime. When one prisoner dies, mutiny follows in an appropriately cathartic climax. Brilliantly, and aptly, shot in black and white by Morris, showing every line in the faces and every bead of sweat through the use of an (Ilford) stock which gave a grainy contrasted negative. The heat, noise and grim images are further accentuated by using only three wide lenses so that even with enormous and sometimes distorted faces, the appalling prison background is also in view.- Was this review helpful to you?
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A lost master piece (watch and weep)
By C/o. Ray Rigby 1965 from UK , 09 Feb 2007Retaining the claustrophobic intensity of the original play, this is one of Lumet's most powerful, though arid, movies. The grim setting is an army punishment camp in North Africa, allocated specifically to British soldiers. The 'hill' is a vast sand mound, used in the blistering heat for an exercise in cruelty. Among the newest intake are a black soldier (Davis) who drank whisky from the officers' mess and a disgraced sergeant major (Connery) - both natural targets for the brutal regime. When one prisoner dies, mutiny follows in an appropriately cathartic climax. Brilliantly, and aptly, shot in black and white by Morris, showing every line in the faces and every bead of sweat through the use of an (Ilford) stock which gave a grainy contrasted negative. The heat, noise and grim images are further accentuated by using only three wide lenses so that even with enormous and sometimes distorted faces, the appalling prison background is also in view.- Was this review helpful to you?
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