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    Torn Curtain


    Genre: Mystery Suspense

    Reviewed In Issue 48 (May 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Paul Newman, Julie Andrews, Lila Kedrova, Hansjoerg Felmy, Tamara Toumanova, Wolfgang Kieling & Ludwig Donath

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 2
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: NA
    Internet Links
    http://www.universalstudios.com/home
    Special Features
    Includes the 32-minute documentary


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 20660
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $29.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 128
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1966
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 03/06/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Alfred Hitchcock
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    Story Synopsis:
    Torn Curtain stars Paul Newman as Michael Armstrong, a world-renown scientist on his way to an international congress of physics in Denmark. Along on the trip is his fianc

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a satisfying picture for the film's age. Images are generally sharp and detailed, though an occasional soft focus is used for close-ups on the actresses. Colors are nicely saturated, with generally accurate fleshtones and deep, undefined blacks. Edge enhancement can be intrusive at times. Film grain and source element artifacts are revealed throughout, but otherwise the picture is quite clean. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

    This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities:
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