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DVD?

posted 18 years ago by vzaangel
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Anyone know where I can get a copy of this movie on DVD? I dont think it was ever released on DVD but I would even take a VHS.

[–] Dragontown 18 years ago

No

I'm the quiet neighbor with a big freezer.

[–] bookorphanage 12 years ago

I have a dvd dubbed from Pal Video. Always open to swapping.

[–] Woodwraith 17 years ago

Yeah, Im still waiting for this movies DVD release. Anytime I see David Keith in any movie, I always remember his roll in this one.

[–] feiner159 17 years ago

Yeah they should release this on dvd, i have it on vhs , its a good flick...

[–] dalmatica 17 years ago

Still no word on a DVD release? Nuts. Perhaps contacting HBO to let them know there's an interest?

[–] duckofprey 12 years ago

Heck, I'd settle just to see it get aired on some network. It's probably been over 20 years since I've seen this.

[–] BirdieRN 14 years ago

I watched an old taped VHS copy of this yesterday, and still enjoyed parts of it very much. I am going to try and burn it to a CD to keep it, as after 25 years the tape probably had little life left in it. Some criticize for it's accuracy to the cold war and international relations, but this is how most of us "saw" Russia (admittedly in our own minds) growing up in the US. I don't think anyone took it as accurate or historical, but more of a demonstration of patriotism (and yes, anti USSR~but every film needs a villian :-)) via film. David Keith's sarcasm, mixed with passion for love and country are part of a very memorable performance. Malcom McDowell's character is also witty and truly the two demonstrate a bond of friendship that takes them to the brink & back.

[–] simplemines 11 years ago

I've probably read just about every book and memoir on the Soviet Gulag system. Frm what I've read, everything in this movie is very accurate. Nothing in this movie in unusual; that is, almost everything in the movie is commonplace from descriptions of those who survived the gulag system.

[–] drxcreatures 8 years ago

David's character was a delight. I admired his undying spirit.

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[–] duckofprey 11 years ago

I just watched it on YouTube. Search for Gulag and you'll find it among the many hits for that word. It was uploaded March 2013.

I hesitate to post a direct link as I HAVE seen films disappear from YouTube shortly after a link is posted, so just search for it. YOu'll recognize it as it has two very familiar characters from the film as the thumbnail.