Hobson's choice / London Films present ; produced in association with and distributed by British Lion Film Corporation Ltd. ; screenplay by David Lean, Norman Spencer and Wynyard Browne ; produced and directed by David Lean.



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Based on the play by Harold Brighouse. Originally released as a motion picture in 1954. "A Janus Films presentation"--Opening credits. Special features: new high-definition digital transfer; audio commentary featuring film scholars Alain Silver and James Ursini; The Hollywood greats: Charles Laughton, a 1978 BBC documentary; theatrical trailer. Accompanying booklet has a new essay by film critic Armond White and information about the new remastered transfer from a 1953 combined fine-grain master positive. Cinematography, Jack Hildyard ; editor, Peter Taylor ; music, Malcolm Arnold ; played by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ; music director Muir Mathieson ; costumes, John Armstrong; art director, Wilfred Shingleton. Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda de Banzie, Daphne Anderson, Joseph Tomelty, Richard Wattis, Prunella Scales. English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).

Title
Hobson's choice / London Films present ; produced in association with and distributed by British Lion Film Corporation Ltd. ; screenplay by David Lean, Norman Spencer and Wynyard Browne ; produced and directed by David Lean.
Artist
Lean, David, 1908-1991.
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Abstract
An owner of a Victorian-era boot shop finds himself in a battle of wills with his headstrong daughter, who wants to make her own professional and personal decisions in her life. Bonus features include commentary, documentary, essay, interviews, and more.
Year
2008
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