Hold Back the Night 1956 DVD - John Payne, Mona Freeman, Peter Graves

Description: Item Description A STORY ABOUT MEN GOING THROUGH HELL AND FINDING SALVATION IN A BOTTLE OF SCOTCH... BUT PROBABLY NOT IN THE WAY YOU THINK! John Payne is Capt. Sam McKenzie, leader of the United States Marines Easy Company as they chase North Korean forces along the Chinese border. All seems to be going well for them until suddenly the Chinese Army flanks them and has them totally outmanned and outgunned. Now they must hotfoot it back to safety, but the way is long and they are constantly having to battle both the Red Army and the frigid cold. Supplies dwindle, casualties mount, their equipment and vehicles are destroyed, and all hope is seemingly lost - but Easy Company finds inspiration from an unlikely source: an unopened bottle of scotch belonging to Captain McKenzie. Through flashbacks, we learn how this bottle was acquired and explore his rocky relationship with the lovely Mona Freeman, and why it holds such significance. An extremely rare and under-appreciated film, Hold Back the Night based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Pat Frank. An extremely interesting and unconventional film, it almost seems like it would have more in common with an episode of the Twilight Zone than other war films of its time. That is not to say that any of the horrible realities of war are glossed over (they aren't) but the focus on the drama surrounding the bottle of scotch and how it relates to the human spirit is certainly what stands out in this forgotten gem of a picture. Director Allan Dwan was certainly no stranger to the war genre (although he did excellent work in all genres, from silents starring Douglas Fairbanks Sr. to Shirley Temple films) and his 1949 film THE SANDS OF IWO JIMA steered John Wayne to his first Oscar nomination. In the cast we find future television stars, Chuck Connors (Rifleman) and Peter Graves. (Mission Impossible) There are several, well done combat scenes throughout the film, and some impressive pyrotechnics as well. One of the best to come out of Allied Artists! REGION 0 - WILL PLAY WORLDWIDE INTERACTIVE MENUS / SCENE SELECTION 1956 / BLACK & WHITE / FULLSCREEN (4:3 Ratio) / ENGLISH / 80 MIN DVD ART WITH INSERT AS SHOWN. A GREAT COLLECTOR'S ITEM - AND A GREAT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF CLASSIC FILMS! PLEASE NOTE: THIS PRODUCTION HAS NEVER BEEN AVAILABLE ON DVD AND IS NOT AVAILABLE IN STORES. This is not an "official" release or copy thereof. All media came from public domain sources. This is a good-quality copy with interactive menus and packaging designed by myself. This DVD is boxed exactly as pictured above, and is brand new and factory shrink-wrapped. All screenshots are taken directly from the DVD. All files used in the production of this DVD are not in violation of copyright laws or Ebay guidelines. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DVD is professionally assembled & shipped to you straight from the factory - no low quality stick-on labels or homemade burns! Any defective disks happily replaced! Please allow 3 business days for shipment to be sent out. Orders within the United States will usually arrive within one week of purchase but I have seen it take up to 10-15 days during Christmas time. International orders can sometimes take up to 14 to 21 business days. If you are unhappy for any reason, please contact me before posting negative feedback! I have a 100% satisfaction policy and will gladly iron out problems. I love these neglected films and have spent years tracking down quality copies! I aim to give these films the loving attention they deserve, with quality packaging and interactive menus. I'm always on the hunt for rare & neglected gems so check back often! I'm happy to answer any and all questions you may have! Just drop me a line!

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End Time: 2023-12-17T18:35:59.000Z

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