| | |
Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Black & White, Theatrical Version, Trailers
It's the turn of the century in the deep South, and the Hubbard siblings are embroiled in their own money-driven, power-hungry civil war. Most calculating of the group is Regina, who, along with her brothers, demands ownership of a cotton mill expected to yield millions. Proving that blood is not thicker than greed, the Hubbards will stop at nothing to push their unscrupulous deal through...even if it means destroying everyone around them!
"...perfectly brilliant cast..." The New York Times
"Splendid! At once timeless, yet timelier than ever in its indictment of greed." Los Angeles Times
Editor's Note
An esteemed film adaptation of Lillian Hellman's play involving the corrupt machinations of a wealthy Southern family. Vicious queen bee Regina Giddens (Bette Davis) and her two greedy brothers scheme mercilessly in their attempt to make a fortune on a new cotton mill. In the process Regina is more than willing to crush anyone who stands in their way--including her own husband.
Plot Summary
An esteemed film adaptation of Lillian Hellman's play involving the corrupt machinations of a wealthy Southern family. Vicious queen bee Regina Giddens and her two greedy brothers scheme mercilessly in their attempt to make a fortune on a new cotton mill. In the process Regina is more than willing to crush anyone who stands in their way -- including her own husband.
| Features | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Audio: English Digitally Enhanced, English Dolby Digital Mono, French Dolby Digital Mono, Spanish Dolby Digital Mono | | Subtitles: English, Spanish, French |
| Technical Info
|
Release Information
| | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 9/18/2001 |
| Running Time: 116 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1941 | | Catalog ID: 1002382 | | UPC: 00027616865939 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: B&W |
Aspect Ratio | | 4:3 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1942) | | | Bette Davis, Nominee, Best Actress | | | William Wyler, Nominee, Best Director | | | Meredith Willson, Nominee, Best Music, Scoring Of A Dramatic Picture | | | Samuel Goldwyn, Nominee, Best Picture | | | Patricia Collinge, Teresa Wright, Nominee, Best Supporting Actress | | | Lillian Hellman, Nominee, Best Writing, Screenplay |
|
| | Professional Reviews | USA Today
"...It's still among the cream from a great Hollywood year..." 09/29/1995 p.3DLeonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide 8 of 10
Outstanding filmization of Lillian Hellman's play of greed and corruption within a crumbling Southern family on the financial outs, headed by majestic Davis as ruthless Regina.
|
| |
|
|
|
