- Actors: Richard Thomas, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Ian Holm, Patricia Neal
- Directors: Delbert Mann
- Writers: Erich Maria Remarque, Paul Monash
- Producers: Martin Starger, Norman Rosemont, Ron Carr
- Format: NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
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- Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
- Release Date: Jan 11 2000
- Run Time: 150 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00003G4J2
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Taken from the novel by Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet on the Western Front is a devastating portrait by Delbert Mann (Desire Under the Elms, Marty) of a small group of German soldiers throughout the World War I.
The star-studded cast is headed by Richard Thomas (The Waltons) as Paul Baumer, and includes such award-winning actors as Ernest Borgnine, Ian Holm, and Patricia Neal. As both narrator and star, Thomas occasionally seems to reincarnate his familiar John-Boy persona, but creates a character that has many more levels than that television alter ego. Watching Paul as he watches all of his high school buddies die is a highly emotional experience. He returns to his home a different person, conflicted in his feelings about the Army and war, evolving from an idealistic schoolboy to a fearful and humble veteran.
The scenery and costuming in this period piece are well done, and surely contributed to its winning the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Made for TV. Also contributing to the greatness of the film are the exceptional cinematography and special effects that, while realistically gruesome, truly emphasize the horrors of war. --Zachary Lively
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A devastating story of war and a generation destroyed. In 1914 a group of German schoolboys set off to fight in the "glorious" war. During their brutal basic training disenchantment begins; then, boarding a train for the front, they see the wounded being rushed back to the hospitals. They begin to grasp the grim reality of war. When Paul (Richard Thomas) shoots a Frenchman and watches him die, he realizes the futility of war. Wounded, he returns home to a different world, a place where he cannot fit in. Sent back into battle, he meets destiny on a day when the German High Command Communique states simply, All Quiet on the Western Front. Richard Thomas, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasance, Ian Holm, Patricia Neal
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Not that great
May 28 2002
Format:VHS Tape
First of all, before reviewing this movie, please make sure you do not get the 1979 version of this film confused with the 1930 version. Paul did not die when reaching for a butterfly; he was drawing a bird. I, for one, do not see what everyone is raving about for this movie. I had to watch it in my history class and then write a paper on it. I found the acting very weak; especially in "touching" moments. When soldiers were falling on the battlefield, it looked like they tripped and fell. Perhaps for the time, the cinematography was satisfactory but there are much better war-time movies out today. I'm not saying this film has nothing to offer, though the book is much more powerful and beneficial in documenting a German soldier's expereince in WWI.
A wartime Masterpeice!
Feb 22 2000
Format:DVD
This movie well represents the book, which is one of the greatest novels ever written. Read the book and watch the movie!
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Great movie!
This film is great! I remember watching it when I was 8 or 10 and it fascinated me. Great action, great battles, great movie! Definitively for all war-movie buffs. Read more
Published on July 14 2004
A Well endowed portray of the classic novel/movie
As the 70's came to a close, nobody exactly knew what was beyond the horizon of the 80's...much to say it's taste in TV movies. Read more
Published on Jan 14 2004 by R. Malczynski
Getting There
Having done a college thesis on this book and the two movie versions, I feel qualified to write reviews. Read more
Published on Jun 14 2003
Best World War I Flick
This movie is very good! Its through the eyes of a German soldier named Paul. Him and his friends from school are in the horrible war. Read more
Published on Sep 9 2002 by Michael Wisotzkey
Beautiful movie
This movie is not done with the special effects of Black Hawk Down or Saving Private Ryan. But it is definitely ranked among them as being a great commentary on World War... Read more
Published on Mar 1 2002 by jack
loads of enjoyment
It is the greatest war novel, which became one of the greatest war movie. As the fact of better technology than 1930's, this newer virsion of All Quiet on the Western Front sure... Read more
Published on July 28 2001 by dan mei
no words....
this movie is great. I would give it more then 5 stars, it shows the horror of war from a differant point of view. For sure you should see this.
Published on Jun 6 2001 by Tyler Ross
Excellent remake!
Richard Thomas is believable. The way the movie portrays the realistic aspects of WWI is quite good. While many compare the movie to the book, there is really no comparison. Read more
Published on April 8 2001
The abbreviated life of Paul Baumer
The movie is an honest attempt to portray the story in the book. However it misses the mark and is highly edited to show evidently what director Delbert Mann and writer Paul Monash... Read more
Published on Jan 30 2001 by bernie
Great!
I saw this movie in school, and it made the ever-so-boring global class interesting for a few days. I think it woke some of my classmates up (and me! Read more
Published on Dec 7 2000
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