Not a Great Movie!!
Added 11/2/2009
I don't normally write any negative reviews,but this one was a stinker.I bought this DVD because my son just did a book report on Sounder. I also read a couple of nice reviews and read about the awards this movie was nominated for. i thought that this movie was pointless and boring from the beginning to the end. I don't know how it ever got nominated for anything. The acting was ok but the screenplay was just horrible. I would not recommend buying thisDVD unless it's under 5 bucks. Sorry.
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Wonderful entertaining film that explores two aspects of American History we need to remember and want to forget.
Added 8/18/2009
Here's a film that portrays two aspects of American history that pull at your heartstrings: the Great Depression and Racism. Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield star in this story about a family of black sharecroppers who endure the hardships of poverty and prejudice when the father is imprisoned for stealing food to feed his starving family. Nominated for four Oscars, this 1972 classic film is beautifully told and teaches many valuable lessons about honesty and love even in the face of adversity. Director, Martin Ritt pulls outstanding performances from the entire cast and recreates 1930s south in a believable and wonderful tale. In spite of all the hardships, the film is filled with lightness, music and laughter and makes for good entertainment. Ranny Levy, KIDS FIRST!
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the poor dog
Added 4/19/2009
that man did not have to shoot that poor dog at the end ! how dare he !,,i wanted to jump through the t.v. screen !
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"Sounder (1972) ... Tyson & Winfield ... Koch Vision (2008)"
Added 12/21/2008
Koch Vision present "SOUNDER" (1972) (105 mins/Color) (Dolby Digital) --- This is a sublime film that is quietly powerful and perfect for everyone --- it's the name of the family dog --- the plot and script is choice with a close, reverent, African-American family --- and this one is extraordinary because it was a 1972 release, breaking ground when it was nominated at that year's Academy Awards for Best Actor (Paul Winfield), Best Actress (Cicely Tyson), Best Adapted Screenplay (Lonne Elder III), and Best Picture (Robert B. Radnitz) --- Only director Martin Ritt was not nominated, which was a travesty, but the Academy is historically famous for not to bright decisions --- At any rate, it's nice to see a film which shows true family support- even in the event of the father's absence --- Won't reveal what happens, but it's only temporary and his third act return staged against a long stretch of open farm field and spotlighting a barefoot Tyson and limping Winfield running into each other's arms is a bewitching, magical, sequence in the film --- Can guarantee there won't be a dry eye in the house --- Entire cast is a standout, including Kevin Hooks as the preteen who needs to grow up overnight and to Carmen Matthews as the neighbor Mrs Boatwright who quietly helps the family --- A must to be watched film that will absolutely leave you with memories to cherish.
Under the production staff of:
Martin Ritt - Director
Robert B. Radnitz - Producer
William H. Armstrong - Book Author
Lonne Elder III - Screenwriter
John A. Alonzo - Cinematographer
Taj Mahal - Composer (Music Score) / Songwriter
Sid Levin - Editor
Walter Scott Herndon - Production Designer
Peter W. Wooley - Production Designer
Nedra Watt - Costume Designer
Tom Overton - Sound/Sound Designer
Charles C. Washburn - First Assistant Director
SPECIAL FEATURES:
BIOS:
1 Cicely Tyson
Date of Birth: 19 December 1933 - New York City, New York
Date of Death: Still Living
2. Paul Winfield
Date of Birth: 22 May 1939 - Los Angeles, California
Date of Death: 7 March 2004 - Los Angeles, California
the cast includes
Cicely Tyson ... Rebecca Morgan
Paul Winfield ... Nathan Lee Morgan
Kevin Hooks ... David Lee Morgan
Carmen Mathews ... Mrs. Boatwright
Taj Mahal ... Ike
James Best ... Sheriff Young
Eric Hooks ... Earl Morgan
Yvonne Jarrell ... Josie Mae Morgan
Sylvia Kuumba Williams ... Harriet
Teddy Airhart ... Mr. Perkins
Richard Durham ... Perkins' Foreman
Myrl Sharkey ... Teacher (as Merle Sharkey)
Inez Durham ... Court Clerk
William T. Bennett ... Judge (as Judge William Thomas Bennett)
Rev. Thomas N. Phillips ... Pastor
Jerry Leggio ... Guard
Spencer Bradford ... Clarence
Janet MacLachlan ... Camille
Great job by Koch Vision and their staff, the digital transfers with a clean, clear and crisp print --- looking forward to more high quality releases from them--- if you enjoyed this film, why not check out Koch Vision where they are experts in releasing long forgotten films and treasures to the collector.
Total Time: 105 mins on DVD ~ Koch Vision ~ (11/25/2008)
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THIS IS AGREAT MOVIE, THAT DESERVES TO BE BROUGHT TO DVD OR HD DVD,THIS IS ASHAME AND A DISGRACE TO THE ACTORS AND MOVIE BUFFS AROUND THE WORLD.
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Not a Great Movie!!
Added 11/2/2009
I don't normally write any negative reviews,but this one was a stinker.I bought this DVD because my son just did a book report on Sounder. I also read a couple of nice reviews and read about the awards this movie was nominated for. i thought that this movie was pointless and boring from the beginning to the end. I don't know how it ever got nominated for anything. The acting was ok but the screenplay was just horrible. I would not recommend buying thisDVD unless it's under 5 bucks. Sorry.
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Wonderful entertaining film that explores two aspects of American History we need to remember and want to forget.
Added 8/18/2009
Here's a film that portrays two aspects of American history that pull at your heartstrings: the Great Depression and Racism. Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield star in this story about a family of black sharecroppers who endure the hardships of poverty and prejudice when the father is imprisoned for stealing food to feed his starving family. Nominated for four Oscars, this 1972 classic film is beautifully told and teaches many valuable lessons about honesty and love even in the face of adversity. Director, Martin Ritt pulls outstanding performances from the entire cast and recreates 1930s south in a believable and wonderful tale. In spite of all the hardships, the film is filled with lightness, music and laughter and makes for good entertainment. Ranny Levy, KIDS FIRST!
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the poor dog
Added 4/19/2009
that man did not have to shoot that poor dog at the end ! how dare he !,,i wanted to jump through the t.v. screen !
1 out of 3 people found this helpful.
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