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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Alamo, The


1960
Genre: Western

Reviewed In Issue 46 (Mar 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal, Joan O

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: NA
Internet Links
http://www.mgm.com/dvd

Special Features
Includes an excellent 40-minute documentary,


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 1001270
(MPAA Rating): Not Rated
(Rating Reason):

NA
(Retail Price): $19.98
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 162
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1960
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 12/05/00
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): John Wayne
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Special Notes:
The movie is the 162-minute general release version, NOT the 192-minute roadshow edition previously available on LaserDisc.

Story Synopsis:
An Academy Award

DVD Picture:
Compared to the LaserDiscs reviewed in Issues 2 and 26, the anamorphically enhanced 2.20:1 DVD exhibits a picture with improvements in contrast and definition. Viewed alone, the picture looks great for its age! Images are sharp, with good clarity and background detail. Colors, though slightly dated, are well balanced. Edge enhancement can

Soundtrack:
The Dolby

This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities:
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