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    A Night to Remember (1958)

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    Date: 11 Jun 2011 12:06:05
    A Night to Remember (1958)

    A Night to Remember (1958) [The Criterion Collection #7]
    DVD9 untouched | ISO | NTSC 4:3 (720 x 480) | 02:02:36 | 7,7 Gb
    Audio: English Dolby Digital 1.0 @ 192 Kbps | Subtitles: None | Black & White
    Genre: Action, Drama, History | Won Golden Globe | UK

    On April 14, 1912, just before midnight, the unsinkable Titanic struck an iceberg. In less than three hours, it had plunged to the bottom of the sea, taking with it 1,500 of its 2,200 passengers. A Night to Remember depicts the ship’s final hours in an unforgettable rendering of Walter Lord’s book of the same name. Now, aficionados of this terrific film can compare it to the facts with Criterion’s special edition, which features screen-specific commentary by Titanic experts Don Lynch and Ken Marschall.

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    This meticulous re-creation of the sinking of the Titanic was adapted by Eric Ambler from the best-selling book by Walter Lord, and it preceded the blockbuster Titanic by almost 40 years. The film covers the life and death of the huge vessel from its launching celebration to that fateful night of April 14, 1912, when the "unsinkable" ship struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Of the 2224 passengers on board, 1513 were drowned as a result of the bad planning of lifeboats and escape routes. Kenneth More heads a huge and stellar cast, with 200 speaking parts, as second officer Herbert Lightoller, from whose point-of-view the story unfolds. Also in the cast are Laurence Naismith as the ill-fated Captain Smith; Michael Goodliffe as conscience-stricken ship's designer Thomas Andrews; Tucker McGuire as feisty American millionaire Molly Brown, whose courage and tenacity saved many lives; and Anthony Bushell as the captain of the Carpathia, who launched a noble but vain rescue mission once he was apprised of the disaster. Also appearing are two future TV favorites: The Avengers' Honor Blackman as a woman who believes that she has nothing to live for, and The Man From UNCLE's David McCallum as a wireless operator. The climactic sinking of the vessel is re-created with painstaking accuracy; filmed in "real time," it is a mere 37 minutes shorter than the actual tragedy. Two years before the film's release, an American TV adaptation of A Night to Remember set a precedent as the most elaborate and technically complex "live" broadcast of its time. Some viewers will find this movie a more accurate and gripping representation of this sea disaster than the romance-heavy Titanic.

    A Night to Remember (1958)

    This brisk and skillfully executed screen adaptation of Walter Lord's bestseller about the disastrous maiden voyage of the Titanic lacks the romantic appeal of James Cameron's later blockbuster, but it's in many ways a superior examination of how and why the tragedy occurred. In a grim but not morbid approach, director Roy Ward Baker looks at both the human side of this story, offering a emotionally potent look at the handful who survived and the many who did not, and the nuts and bolts behind the shipwreck, explaining (as Cameron's film did not) just why the Titanic was supposed to be unsinkable and how these same qualities ended up working against the ship. Baker's pacing, swift but never rushed, gives the film a crisp, almost documentary feel (the realistic atmosphere is aided immeasurably by Geoffrey Unsworth's splendid camerawork), and he draws fine performances from his cast, especially Kenneth More as second-in-command Herbert Lightoller and Laurence Naismith as the doomed Captain Smith. A Night to Remember was one of the best films from the under-appreciated Baker, who also made the Marilyn Monroe vehicle Don't Bother to Knock and the mind-bending sci-fi classic Quatermass and the Pit.
    Mark Deming, Rovi
    A Night to Remember (1958)

    A conscientious and straightforward recountal of the Titanic disaster, A Night to Remember strikes a deep note of sorrow in its multitude of stories. In 1912 perhaps the most widely publicised ship of modern times was launched, to great fanfare and acclaim. Arguably the finest ship ever to set sail (metaphorically speaking), its maiden voyage can be nothing but a celebration of Man's ingenuity over Nature's chaos. Across the land people make ready for their voyage, all segregated into First, Second and Steerage Class dependent upon their purchasing power. For Herbert Lightoller (Kenneth More), the 2nd officer, this post represents the crowning moment of his career so far. He may even feel prouder than J. Bruce Ismay (Frank Lawton), Managing Director of White Star Lines.

    A Night to Remember (1958)

    In dock Captain Edward Smith (Laurence Naismith) is pleased to note the final passenger tally of 2207 souls, all bound for New York. Already they have separated out into their own, familiar worlds. In first class the fittings are opulent, such that the Titanic lives up to its reputation as a floating palace; Sir (Patrick Waddington) and Lady Richard (Harriette Johns) are in their element. Nearby stands Thomas Andrews (Michael Goodliffe), the ship's designer and builder, basking in the glory. Already his mind is considering potential improvements.

    Further back, and literally lower down, newlyweds share a vision of future joy. Together they will conquer the New World, carving a place in it for their family. It's a picture familiar to many in Second Class and most in Steerage. Throughout the ship the mood is exuberant, people's spirits elated. Accommodated in surroundings of unsurpassed luxury, for many people far better appointed than their own homes, the trip has a dream-like quality. Numerous iceberg reports flying through the ether, from ships like The Carpathia, mean nothing to them. Their trust lies with men like First Officer William Murdoch (Richard Leech), in command at the time of collision. Misplaced though this belief might be, it is one of the few constraints that allows the crew to retain order.

    A Night to Remember (1958)

    As might be expected A Night to Remember is moving, intensely so, but such a word misses the point. The film animates deep fears, our most primal responses to danger, and unexpected acts of selflessness. To catch a fragment of this, create in your mind's eye a scene; a man urges his wife and three children into a waiting lifeboat, his face a picture of confidence, determination and love. What the man knows, however, is that the ship will go down and probably take him with it. This is the last instant in which he can gaze upon those he holds most dear. Only as the boat disappears below the lip of the deck does his mask fail, collapsing into loss, despair and resignation. An almost unbearable sight, which even now tightens my throat, this is but one final act of bravery amongst many. These simple moments of finality pull you ever closer to tears; that such sadness can occur.

    A Night to Remember (1958)

    No single character or group can really be considered to define A Night to Remember. Its power lies in tiny personal ripples, joining to create a tidal wave of heartbreak. With in excess of 200 speaking parts, few have the opportunity to stand proud of this human tapestry. Kenneth More, however, does so; positioned as the linchpin of A Night to Remember, he binds the myriad of threads together. Exuding solidity, intelligence and empathy he embodies the finest of human qualities. Equally impressive, though less prominent, both Naismith and Goodliffe show a cool dedication to the safety of the Titanic and her passengers. Together these three, and the majority of the crew, do their utmost to save lives; thankfully Captain Rostron (Anthony Bushell) responds to their distress calls. Overall not a single member of the cast strikes a hollow note, as conducted by director Roy Ward Baker.

    A Night to Remember (1958)

    In recreating this most resonant of maritime disasters, Walter Lord's well-researched book plays a vital part. Echoing Lord's mixture of bare facts and individual recollections, A Night to Remember introduces no exaggeration into the story. Instead it focuses on the minor details, the small acts of stupidity and absurdity that culminated in a 200-foot gash. Thus the effects, as impressive as they are, remain believable without being obvious. Photographed by Geoffrey Unsworth, the crazily tilted deck and inner complexity of the Titanic are authentic and crystal-clear; from start to finish there is no question but that all 2207 are in mortal danger. This is a feeling clearly aided, however, by the majestic nature of sea travel. Taking over two hours to dip beneath the waves, there is time for a very gradual, almost unnoticeable, build-up of tension; anxious glances give way to full-blown hysteria. In modern times death comes in seconds and minutes, subtracting this double-edged luxury.

    A Night to Remember (1958)

    How simple a number 705 is, the final survivor count. Weighted heavily towards the women and children of First Class, only two of these rich women perished. A Night to Remember makes no attempt to balance these two against the Steerage dead, cruelly locked below until it's almost too late. Merely showing the gross inequity is enough; that and the chilling silence that descends upon the ocean, only minutes before filled by screams and cries. Covering all of the emotional bases (greed, fear, courage and restraint), at heart this is an intensely humanistic film. People, not profits, matter.

    Damian Cannon, from here
    A Night to Remember (1958)

    Disc Features:
    * Pristine digital transfer with restored image and sound in the film’s original aspect ratio of 1.66:1.
    * Screen-specific audio commentary by Don Lynch, author, and Ken Marschall, illustrator, of Titanic - An Illustrated History
    * The Making of “A Night to Remember” (1993), a 60-minute documentary featuring William MacQuitty’s rare behind-the-scenes footage
    A Night to Remember (1958)

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