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The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (Criterion Collection) DVD

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is a Criterion Collection DVD of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s drama. Its 2-hour, 43-minute story follows General Clive Candy across decades of change, with themes of friendship, love, war, and aging.

At a glance

A drama directed by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell, with Roger Livesey, Anton Walbrook, and Deborah Kerr.
The story spans 1902 to 1942 and centers on friendship, love, war, and a changing world.
The listing specifies a two-disc DVD in color and NTSC format.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$29.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two discs provide the film on a dedicated DVD set.
The supplied listing identifies the director and principal cast, useful for classic British cinema fans.
Customer feedback praises the story, performances, emotional impact, and picture and sound quality.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Film and disc
Genre	Drama
Format	Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC
Runtime	2 hours and 43 minutes
Disc count	2
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)
Release date	March 19, 2013

Cast and credits
Director	Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Actors	Anton Walbrook, Deborah Kerr, Roger Livesey
Contributors	Anton Walbrook, Deborah Kerr, Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell, Roger Livesey

Language and publisher
Language	English
Studio	Criterion Collection
Model number	CRRN2239DVD

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4.32 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in classic British drama and the films of Powell and Pressburger.
Collectors seeking this Criterion Collection release on DVD.
Audiences drawn to stories about friendship, love, aging, and social change.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K edition rather than DVD.
Viewers looking for a short film, since the listed runtime is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 485 ratings

5 stars76%76%
4 stars14%14%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars1%1%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes the film as emotionally moving and entertaining, with particular praise for its story, character development, performances, and picture and sound quality. That reception may appeal to viewers seeking a character-led drama, while the DVD listing's format and runtime help set expectations for the physical release and viewing commitment.

Positive themes

Customers praise the story, acting, emotional impact, and production quality.
Customer feedback includes favorable mentions of picture and sound quality.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this release?

The listing identifies it as a two-disc, color NTSC DVD release.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Who directed and stars in the film?

The directors are Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell. The listed actors are Anton Walbrook, Deborah Kerr, and Roger Livesey.

What kind of story is it?

The listing describes a drama following General Clive Candy across decades of British history, with themes including friendship, love, war, and aging.