Secret People' DVD, Audrey Hepburn(1952), New & Sealed


Description:

This is a seriously under-rated work of classical British film art on a compelling subject and is as relevant to London life today as it ever was. Considering this film was released in 1952 it explores so perceptively the path from praiseworthy ideology, through working for a noble cause, into terrifying involvement in an act of pure terrorism. Right through you are steadily but inexorably drawn with a lure of truth and justice, into a slowly evolving web of intrigue, conspiracy and ultimately murder, and it leaves you wondering at which point do you actually stray from idealism and decency into cold depravity? Given the '50s context, centred on an urban minority family, the actual plot is still frighteningly relevant and this film is surely just waiting for a re-make to bring it chillingly up to date. Until then, if you can find a copy of this film, watch it - its a vital and absorbing education, in the grand old style, on the strong subject of ideology.





Production Note:



Director: Thorold Dickinson



Writing Credits: Thorold Dickinson & Joyce Cary (story)




Starring:


Valentina Cortese .... Maria Brentano
Serge Reggiani .... Louis
Charles Goldner .... Anselmo

Audrey Hepburn .... Nora Brentano
Angela Fouldes .... Nora as a child
Megs Jenkins .... Penny
Irene Worth .... Miss Jackson
Reginald Tate .... Insp. Eliot
Norman Williams .... Sgt. Newcome

Michael Shepley .... Manager of the British Pavilion
Athene Seyler .... Mrs. Reginald Kellick
Sydney Tafler .... Syd Burnett
Geoffrey Hibbert .... Steenie
John Ruddock .... Daly
Michael Allan .... Rodd







Coding: All Region Code / NTSC format



Video: 4:3 Fullscreen



Audio: Dolby Digital / 5.1 Surround Sound



Languages: English



Subtitles: Simplify Chinese (removeable) / Japanese (Cannot Removable)



Runtime: 94 Mins.



Colour: Black & White