- Actors: Walter Pidgeon, Joan Bennett, George Sanders, John Carradine, Roddy McDowall
- Directors: Fritz Lang
- Writers: Dudley Nichols, Geoffrey Household, Lamar Trotti
- Producers: Darryl F. Zanuck, Kenneth Macgowan, Len Hammond
- Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Fox Video
- Release Date: May 19 2009
- Run Time: 105 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B001SMC9L2
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #13,482 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A Good "What If" Film,
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This review is from: Man Hunt (DVD)
Fritz Lang is one of those legendary film directors, like Hitchcock and Ford, whose films are always either great or at least compelling. Man Hunt is not one of Lang's best films, but it is one of his most compelling. Made in 1941 during WWII, the film depicts what happens to a British hunter, played by Walter Pidgeon, travelling in Germany before the war who has the opportunity to assasinate Adolph Hitler at his country retreat, but because of mixed emotions, fails to do so. As a consequence, he is captured, tortured, and left for dead by the Gestapo. The film follows his escape and the Gestapo's efforts to assasinate him back in England.The film has a great film noir mood and good suspense. The film also gives an interesting perspective on the desire of the British to appease Nazi Germany, a futile endeavour as history would show, and the existence and repulsiveness of British Nazi traitors prior and likely during the war against Nazi Germany. I think the film would have been better and more charismatic if another actor other than Walter Pidgeon had played the role of the protaganist. He doesn't seem right for the part. A Ronald Colman or Lawrence Olivier would have been much more suitable. Nevertheless, the film is engrossing and entertaining. However, a remake of this film called Rogue Male made in 1976 and starring Peter O'Toole is a better film. O'Toole is much more suitable in the role of the British hunter, and the storyline is much more realistic. This is no reflection on Lang's effort, but simply the limitations he had in regard to production codes and budget. Lang's film has a greater emphasis on a film noir ambiance and style, and in its own way is just as effective in conveying the evil nature of the Nazi thugs and British traitors. A fascinating and enjoyable film to view for any film noir buff or Fritz Lang fan. t
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3.9 out of 5 stars (34 customer reviews) 47 of 51 people found the following review helpful
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I've been waiting for this one for a long time,
By calvinnme - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Man Hunt (DVD)
"Man Hunt" is an excellent thriller that doesn't look like it is almost seventy years old, and is one of my favorite Fritz Lang films. Ahead of its time in the complexity of its characters, it is about a British hunter (Walter Pidgeon) who contemplates assassinating Hitler when he gets him in his gun sight and gets caught doing so. Left for dead at the bottom of a cliff by the authorities, he lives and makes his way to a boat on its way to London. However, on the ship there is someone all too interested in his story. Soon he realizes he is being followed. Back in London he turns to Joan Bennett for help. If I'm getting the details wrong, it's because it's been about ten years since I've seen this one anywhere. Lang manages to do a very good job of portraying the Nazis in a more complex and articulate manner than other films of this time period (it was made in 1941). The following is the list of extras:Commentary by Author Patrick McGilligan Rogue Male: The Making of Man Hunt Restoration Comparison Trailer Interactive Pressbook Still Gallery I have heard this is being released to coincide with the DVD release of Tom Cruise's Valkyries. Even though that movie is not as good as this one, I'll take it any way I can get it. This is somewhat like the release of the Dracula - The Legacy Collection (Dracula / Dracula (1931 Spanish Version) / Dracula's Daughter / Son of Dracula / House of Dracula) as a publicity stunt for the laughable CGI-fest Van Helsing (Widescreen Edition). Sometimes great films from the past emerge on DVD as a result of publicizing the films of the present. 37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
At Last, the Hunt is Over,
By J. Michael Click - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Man Hunt (DVD)
Taut direction and splendid performances distinguish this World War II thriller about a big game hunter pursued by Nazis after he is caught targeting Hitler in his gunsights, and manages to escape back to Britain. Walter Pidgeon is fine as the stalwart "Rogue Male" (the film's original title, taken from the book on which the script was based), and George Sanders is supremely villainous as the crafty Nazi who is tracking him. On the distaff side, Joan Bennett is touching and convincing as an ill-fated Cockney streetwalker who is caught up in the conflict between warring ideologies; this is the first film of four that she made with director Fritz Lang, for whom she gave some of her finest film performances in the mid-forties (including "The Woman in the Window" and "Scarlet Street", made for their own independent company, Diana Productions).Briskly paced and edited, "Man Hunt" remains a tense thriller throughout its 105 minute running time, right up to its suspenseful climax. Seldom screened on television or in revival, and never before released on video, this classic film (which enjoys a small but avid cult following) has been long-awaited and arrives highly recommended. 15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Restoration and Special Features,
By David Fraser - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Man Hunt (DVD)
I have loved this film for many years and have awaited it coming out on video. That said, the restoration looks great compared to TV versions I've seen. I've only seen a few minutes of the documentary plus the trailer, but these features seem to be more than on most older films. It's an exciting story played out against the backdrop of early WWII (even if the central premise is a bit far-fetched.) This is one movie I can watch several times and still enjoy.
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