Tunes of Glory: The Criterion Collection DVD

Tunes of Glory from The Criterion Collection is a DVD drama directed by Ronald Neame, starring Alec Guinness and John Mills. Its special features include a 4K digital restoration, interviews, a trailer, and an essay.

At a glance

A drama about a struggle for control within a Scottish battalion, shaped by military hierarchy and class divisions.
The listed special edition features a 4K digital restoration, interviews with director Ronald Neame and actor John Mills, a television interview with Alec Guinness, a trailer, and an essay.
One DVD in NTSC format.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed restoration and several interviews give this edition added material beyond the feature film.
The disc includes performances by Alec Guinness and John Mills, which customer feedback specifically praises.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Disc and format
Format	DVD, NTSC
Number of discs	1
Language	English
Genre	Drama
Rating	NR (Not Rated)

Film credits
Director	Ronald Neame
Actors	Alec Guinness, Dennis Price, John Fraser, John Mills, Susannah York
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Edition details
Special features	New 4K digital restoration, interview from 2003 with director Ronald Neame, audio interview from 2002 with actor John Mills, television interview from 1973 with actor Alec Guinness, trailer, essay by film scholar Robert Murphy
Release date	December 3, 2019
Model number	DCC3097D

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

What to know before buying

The listed 4K digital restoration describes the restoration used for this DVD edition. The supplied details do not identify the disc as a 4K UHD release.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Alec Guinness and John Mills in a character-driven drama.
Criterion Collection DVD buyers who value listed interviews and other film-related extras.
Collectors looking for a single-disc NTSC edition.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K UHD disc rather than DVD.
Viewers looking for a rated title, since this listing identifies the film as NR (Not Rated).

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 77 ratings

5 stars70%70%
4 stars19%19%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars0%0%
1 star8%8%

Customer feedback praises the acting, particularly the performances of Alec Guinness and John Mills, and describes the film positively. That aligns with the listing's cast and drama premise, though it reflects customer impressions rather than an independent assessment of the disc's presentation. Ratings are mostly at the high end, with a smaller low-star share, so reception is favorable overall but not unanimous.

Positive themes

Customers praise the acting, with Alec Guinness and John Mills singled out.
Customer feedback describes the film's quality positively.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing specifies a one-disc DVD in NTSC format. It does not identify the disc as Blu-ray or 4K UHD.

What extras are listed?

The listing names a 4K digital restoration, interviews with Ronald Neame and John Mills, a television interview with Alec Guinness, a trailer, and an essay by film scholar Robert Murphy.

Who stars in Tunes of Glory?

The listed actors include Alec Guinness, Dennis Price, John Fraser, John Mills, and Susannah York.