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S E A R C H D V D B e a v e r |
(aka "Ship of Fools")
directed by Stanley Kramer
USA 1965
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When an eclectic group of passengers boards a cruise ship bound for prewar Germany, they form a microcosm of 1930s society. One passenger, a mysterious countess (Simone Signoret), is headed for a German prison camp. The charming Dr. Schumann (Oskar Werner) harbors a debilitating heart condition. Then there's American divorcée Mary Treadwell (Vivien Leigh), who vainly attempts to outrun time itself. During their weeks at sea, the group forges bonds and rivalries, and unearths secrets *** Stanley Kramer's star-studded, Oscar®-winning adaptation of Katherine Anne Porter's novel about passengers aboard an ocean liner bound to Germany from Mexico in 1933 forms a potent allegory of a world drifting inexorably towards war. With its incredible cast, including Vivien Leigh (in her last screen role), Simone Signoret, Lee Marvin, George Segal, Oskar Werner and Jose Ferrer, Ship of Fools is a powerful drama and a compelling viewing experience. It remains one of the finest ensemble pieces of the period. |
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Theatrical Release: July 29th, 1965
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Review: Indicator - Region FREE - Blu-ray
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and the film was previously available in a double feature from Mill Creek, on Blu-ray:
Reissued by Indicator in August 2022:
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Indicator Region FREE - Blu-ray |
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| Runtime | 2:29:33.089 | |
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Disc Size: 46,031,299,356 bytes Feature Size: 38,286,236,160 bytes Average Bitrate: 30.01 MbpsDual-layered Blu-ray MPEG-4 AVC Video |
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LPCM Audio English 1152 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz / 1152
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Release Information: Studio: Indicator
Disc Size: 46,031,299,356 bytes Feature Size: 38,286,236,160 bytes Average Bitrate: 30.01 MbpsDual-layered Blu-ray MPEG-4 AVC Video
Edition Details: Chapters 12 |
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NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc. Indicator's Blu-ray is 1080P with a high bitrate and is rich with grain textures. It looks quite strong in this transfer. Contrast is excellent and the film has a natural softness never appearing glossy or sharpened. I think this Blu-ray provides a very film-like presentation with no heavy marks or speckles. It's at Indicator's usual high standards. No issues except some may find it excessively grainy - I didn't.
The audio is transferred via the option of linear PCM 1.0 channel track (24-bit) in the original English. The film doesn't require much in the way of aggression or separation as it is primarily dialogue driven with one extravagant dancing sequences (Tango Tudescu). A solid score by Ernest Gold (Judgment at Nuremeberg, Cross of Iron, It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, On the Beach, The Secret of Santa Vittoria) and it seems to benefit from the uncompressed rendering sounding gentle but notable carrying the film's moods with subtle precision. Indicator add optional English (SDH) subtitles on their Region FREE Blu-ray disc.
We are treated to an audio commentary with Nick Redman, Lem Dobbs and Julie Kirgo discussing the many facets of the film, the Katherine Anne Porter novel and the many stars as well as director Kramer. It's, as always from this group, enjoyable and enlightening. There are also extras from the 2007 DVD including a brief introduction by Karen Kramer, On Board the Ship of Fools running 28-minutes plus the 10-minute Voyage on a Soundstage. There is also an original theatrical trailer and an image gallery of on-set and promotional photography, and the package contains a limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Neil Sinyard, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and historic articles on the film. It is limited to 3,000 copies.
Ship of Fools can overtly showcase a glimpse of prevalent attitudes of the 1930's upper class utilizing Kramer's effective style. It has an amazing cast with Vivien Leigh, Simone Signoret, Lee Marvin, George Segal, Oskar Werner and Jose Ferrer, Elizabeth Ashley, José Greco, BarBara Luna and others. It doesn't pull any punches either being very forward yet leaving some themes more introspective that blatantly forced. Much to contemplate. The Indicator is a wonderful Blu-ray package giving a stellar HD presentation and a refreshing commentary and liner notes booklet. Absolutely recommended!- Gary Tooze |
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and the film was previously available in a double feature from Mill Creek, on Blu-ray:
Reissued by Indicator in August 2022:
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