The only solution was to have an intermission and load up the remaining 40odd minutes of film. Much of the footage in cease fire has found its way into countless korean war tv documentaries since 1953. The armistice agreement was signed in late july, when cease fire. A discussion of 3d movies of the 19521954 boom usually brings to mind the obvious classics. See the full list of cease fire cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The story covers a simple patrol on the last official day of the war. Cease fire 1985 dvd is a strong film with great drama and heart. Though peace is imminent, violence unexpectedly erupts.
For a while there i was wondering if the cease fire will still be in place by the time this restoration gets released. Cease fire 3d bluray bluraybluray 3d 1953 best buy. Cease fire contrives to employ the filmmaking techniques of 1953 to capture some sense of what life was like for ordinary infantry soldiers in the field during the korean war. If the film seems crude and badly acted, its only due to the fact that crump wanted to give viewers a. The dramatic story you are about to see was actually filmed on the battlefields of korea. A sometimes uncomfortable marriage between fact and fiction, this film is part documentary and part drama, mixing actual war footage with reenactments in which real veterans of the korean war portray members of a platoon sent out on a reconnaissance mission near the end of the conflict. Reviewing the movie in the times when it was shown. This is original and was produced to be used for theater display and promotion. Thompson and men of his platoon are ordered on a deep scouting mission to check for last. Corporal henry goszkowskisergeant richard karl elliottsergeant first class albert bernard cookprivate johnnie l. Thompson and grace kelly during a promotional tour for the 1953 movie cease fire.
Map of korean war armistice line, july 27, 1953, links to major battles and combat photos. Filmed in 1953, this docudrama is a real military action during the last year of the korean war is reenacted on the spot with real soldiers. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic uscanada theatrical release. Most 3d movies of the era used the format to accentuate and exaggerate artifice. Subtitles searchable search, download, and request subtitles for cease fire. House of wax, dial m for murder, creature from the black lagoon, etc. The korean war educator feels that it is important that the public realizes how dangerous korea was even after there were no more open hostilities. If the film seems crude and badly acted, its only due to the fact that crump wanted to give viewers a realistic, raw view of what frontline battle was really like. The dmz runs close to the 38th parallel and has separated north and south korea since the korean armistice agreement was signed in 1953. I was a radio repairman and my job was to help keep lines of communication open between combat units when the cease fire film crew was there to make the film. One night some body got a hold of that cease fire film and decided to show it. Viewing a 3d movie in 2d is kinda like viewing a scope movie in pan and scan.
The movie premiered in latenovember 1953, just as the debut of foxs new cinemascope process was dominating entertainment news headlines while interest in and support for 3d had dropped precipitously. What other subtitles would you like to see from us. Cease fire dvd is one of don johnsons best 80s performances. Not a bad start for a 54 year old film with a cast of unknowns. The subtitle database subtitlesbank is sure to delight lovers of world cinema masterpieces. Lippert pictures a day in the country, college capers and bandit island. Part documentary, part drama and part cinema verite, cease fire. A sometimes uncomfortable marriage between fact and fiction, this film is part documentary and part drama, mixing actual war footage with reenactments in. Overview of cease fire, 1954, directed by owen crump, with capt. Without editorializing, crump managed to convey the frustrations and futility of this notorious peace action.
This list shows all films released in 1953, including films that went directtovideo, or only got an international theatrical release. And in cease fire, i think we can say the 3d film archive and kino lorber have done it again. Richard karl elliott, available from turner classic movies. Movie posters,high res movie posters image for cease fire. They labeled the map in 1953 its still just a cease fire. Its likely that cease fire would have been a bigger commercial success had its release not come at the tail end of the 50s 3d boom. Filming began in may of 1953, when combat was still in progress.
We encourage you to leave comments regarding the cease fire. Like almost all 1953 productions in the new stereoscopic process, cease fire. I was in chorwan valley, korea with the 7th infantry division combat signal company in 1953. The full article by ted okuda at the 3d film archive tells the story of the shoot, with plenty of images. This diverse bunch of forgotten titles include 1960s september storm and 1953s those redheads from seattle. Cease fire 1953 bluray 3d remux 1080p avc dtshd ma 3. It was made entirely in korea, using reallife soldiers instead of actors, and filmed in 3d. Life was safer, easier, food was good and we were able to watch movies. To a man, those interviewed sound upbeat and optimistic, but they cant hide those haunted looks in their eyes. Preorder cease fire 1953 3d bluray available for preorder. One of the most unusual 3d movies ever made, cease fire. Westfront 1918, from 1930 and cease fire 1953 used new technologies sound and 3d to make more naturalistic war films.
Made and released in 1953, the movie has no actors but is driven by characters played by u. Cease fire dvd 1985 is a fantastic drama that deals with the extreme difficulty that some vets deal with from all wars that later became commonly known as post traumatic stress disorder. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. Virtually but undeservedly forgotten among these is cease fire 1953, an unusual, even unique big studio feature from paramount. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. Paradoxically, in terms of authenticity, id say the 3d that socalled gimmick is by far the strongest element, while the casting of real soldiers is the weakest. Beyond its excellent use of 3d and stereophonic sound, cease fire is a semidocumentary depiction. Cease fire 1953 a sometimes uncomfortable marriage between fact and fiction, this film is part documentary and part drama, mixing actual war footage with reenactments in which real veterans of. Movie poster 22 x 28 inches 56cm x 72cm 1953 half sheet style b captain roy thompson jr. Casablanca, an old friend from his warner brothers days with his concept for cease fire. The film featured real ammunition and real soldiers that were filmed on location in korea, and was the first 3d war movie filmed in an actual theatre of operations. Out of circulation for more than forty years, it remains a rare title, especially for a hal wallis production released by paramount.
Cease fire is a captivating watch for the fact that its use of real combat soldiers and live ammunition fire gives the film a level of authenticity rarely seen. The film featured real ammunition and real soldiers that were filmed on location in korea, and was the. Cease firerare 3d korean war film1953one sheet vf ebay. I realise amazon sales rankings dont give the full picture, but id like to see a successful release. Here is a complete list of the titles that were shown in redgreen anaglyphic 3d in 1953 54. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. This diverse bunch of forgotten titles include 1960s september storm and 1953 s those redheads from seattle.
A real military action during the last year of the korean war is reenacted on the spot with real soldiers. Milani has never been one for subtlety, but although her feminism remains refreshingly vital, cease fire comes down like a blunt instrument, hammering out the couples kinks and flaws much too easily. Notes about cease fire, 1954, directed by owen crump, with capt. Cease fire 1953 owen crump synopsis, characteristics. It came from outer space 1953 bluray 3d remux 1080p avc dtshd ma 3. Donovans brain 1953 bluray remux 1080p avc dtshd ma 2. The following veterans died in the year 1953 after the cease fire without peace treaty on july 27, 1953.
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