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World War I German Aviation Drama Based on Novel...

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George Peppard, James Mason and Ursula Andress in...

The Blue Max

( Catalog Number 106280 )
(2.30:1) (3 Sides) (CLV) (NTSC)

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The Blue Max
1966 - 157 min. - Color
Genre: War
Rated The Blue Max
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
WWII. The "Blue Max", a coveted medal for achievement in flying, is ruthlessly sought by Peppard, a poor-boy German soldier who climbs out of the trenches and into the aristocratic air force. He is met with prejudice by the other contestants, wealthy snobs who look down upon his low economic stature. When he claims the title, he earns the respect of the General and the General's wife (Andress), who wants to repay him in ways that the General might not appreciate. Peppard, on the other hand, does. Fantastic aerial combat highlights the film, although the scenes between the two lovers don't hurt matters much.

LaserDisc Movie Review:
Based on a novel by Jack D. Hunter, The Blue Max is a World War I aviation drama, told from the German point of view. Low-born infantryman George Peppard becomes a pilot, almost deliberately stepping on the sensibilities of his aristocratic comrades in the process. A national hero, Peppard wins the Blue Max, the highest award that can be bestowed upon an aviator. His fame is exploited by general James Mason, who tolerates Peppard's affair with Mason's wife Ursula Andress. The canny Mason knows that, eventually, Peppard will be expendable, and a "heroic" death can be arranged. Filmed mostly in Ireland, The Blue Max is sometimes ponderous in its earthbound scenes, but the superb aerial photography and aircraft stunt work make up for any dramatic shortcomings. --- Hal Erickson

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Cast for The Blue Max

George Peppard - Bruno Stachel
James Mason - Count von Klugermann
Ursula Andress - Countess Kaeti von Klugermann
Jeremy Kemp - Willi von Klugermann
Karl Michael Vogler - Heidemann
Loni von Friedl - Elfi Heidemann
Anton Diffring - Holbach
Peter Woodthorpe - Rupp
Harry Towb - Kettering
Derren Nesbitt - Fabian
Roger Ostime - Crown Prince
Hugo Schuster - Hans
Carl Schell - Baron von Richthofen
Frederick Ledebur - The Field Marshall
Alex Scott - The Orator
Derek Newark - Ziegel

Crew for The Blue Max

John Guillermin - Director
Christian Ferry - Producer
Ben Barzman - Screenwriter
Basilio Franchina - Screenwriter
Gerald Hanley - Screenwriter
Jack D. Hunter - Book Author
David Pursall - Screenwriter
Jack Seddon - Screenwriter
Skeets Kelly - Cinematographer
Douglas Slocombe - Cinematographer
Jerry Goldsmith - Composer (Music Score)
Max Benedict - Editor
Fred Carter - Art Director
Elmo Williams - Executive Producer
Maurice Ayers - Special Effects
Ron Ballanger - Special Effects
Karl Baumgartner - Special Effects
Jack Causey - First Assistant Director
Derek Cracknell - First Assistant Director
Claude Hitchcock - Sound/Sound Designer
Rene Dupont - Production Manager
Stuart Lyons - Casting

Awards for The Blue Max

Best Cinematography for a Color [British] (win) Wilfred Shingleton 1966 British Academy Awards

Feature Details

Title: The Blue Max
Feature Release Date: 1966
Genre: War
Rating: The Blue Max
Color: Color
Runtime: 157 Minutes
Chapters: 23
Picture: Letterboxed
Ratio: 2.30:1
Playback Format: CLV

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Technical Details

LD Release Date: 25 Mar 1998
Catalog Number: 106280
UPC: 086162106262
Manufacturer: Pioneer USA
Publisher: CBS/FOX Video

Diameter: 12"
Sides: 3
Cover: Jacket
Spoken Language: English
Country: USA
Video Format: NTSC

Model: 106280
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs
1 in Stock

Rare Widescreen, LaserDisc Movie

Near-Mint LaserDiscs - Jacket with heavy edge-wear several large splits and a label

George Peppard, James Mason and Ursula Andress in...

The Blue Max

( Catalog Number 106280 )
(2.30:1) (3 Sides) (CLV) (NTSC)

LaserDisc Special Features

Best Version on LaserDisc
LaserDisc

The Blue Max
1966 - 157 min. - Color
Genre: War
Rated The Blue Max
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
WWII. The "Blue Max", a coveted medal for achievement in flying, is ruthlessly sought by Peppard, a poor-boy German soldier who climbs out of the trenches and into the aristocratic air force. He is met with prejudice by the other contestants, wealthy snobs who look down upon his low economic stature. When he claims the title, he earns the respect of the General and the General's wife (Andress), who wants to repay him in ways that the General might not appreciate. Peppard, on the other hand, does. Fantastic aerial combat highlights the film, although the scenes between the two lovers don't hurt matters much.

LaserDisc Movie Review:
Based on a novel by Jack D. Hunter, The Blue Max is a World War I aviation drama, told from the German point of view. Low-born infantryman George Peppard becomes a pilot, almost deliberately stepping on the sensibilities of his aristocratic comrades in the process. A national hero, Peppard wins the Blue Max, the highest award that can be bestowed upon an aviator. His fame is exploited by general James Mason, who tolerates Peppard's affair with Mason's wife Ursula Andress. The canny Mason knows that, eventually, Peppard will be expendable, and a "heroic" death can be arranged. Filmed mostly in Ireland, The Blue Max is sometimes ponderous in its earthbound scenes, but the superb aerial photography and aircraft stunt work make up for any dramatic shortcomings. --- Hal Erickson

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Cast for The Blue Max

George Peppard - Bruno Stachel
James Mason - Count von Klugermann
Ursula Andress - Countess Kaeti von Klugermann
Jeremy Kemp - Willi von Klugermann
Karl Michael Vogler - Heidemann
Loni von Friedl - Elfi Heidemann
Anton Diffring - Holbach
Peter Woodthorpe - Rupp
Harry Towb - Kettering
Derren Nesbitt - Fabian
Roger Ostime - Crown Prince
Hugo Schuster - Hans
Carl Schell - Baron von Richthofen
Frederick Ledebur - The Field Marshall
Alex Scott - The Orator
Derek Newark - Ziegel

Crew for The Blue Max

John Guillermin - Director
Christian Ferry - Producer
Ben Barzman - Screenwriter
Basilio Franchina - Screenwriter
Gerald Hanley - Screenwriter
Jack D. Hunter - Book Author
David Pursall - Screenwriter
Jack Seddon - Screenwriter
Skeets Kelly - Cinematographer
Douglas Slocombe - Cinematographer
Jerry Goldsmith - Composer (Music Score)
Max Benedict - Editor
Fred Carter - Art Director
Elmo Williams - Executive Producer
Maurice Ayers - Special Effects
Ron Ballanger - Special Effects
Karl Baumgartner - Special Effects
Jack Causey - First Assistant Director
Derek Cracknell - First Assistant Director
Claude Hitchcock - Sound/Sound Designer
Rene Dupont - Production Manager
Stuart Lyons - Casting

Awards for The Blue Max

Best Cinematography for a Color [British] (win) Wilfred Shingleton 1966 British Academy Awards

Feature Details

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