Separate Tables [VHS] [1958]
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Parental Guidance MGM Entertainment Release date: Monday 18th of September 2000 Starring: Director(s): Format: Black & White, PAL, Full Screen, HiFi Sound, Number of discs: 1 Running time: 95 minutes Language: English (Original Language) |
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Separate tables
Review date: 2010-02-15 Rating: 8 out of 10
Superb story telling which has not lost its relavence even though it is more than 40 years old. David Niven deserves all the accolades showered on him. Don't miss Rod Taylor as a young medical student, who has played his part with his usual freshness.
Reviews
Intriguing
Review date: 2009-11-19 Rating: 6 out of 10
How this differs from the original play, I know not, but this is a fine examination of disparate characters trapped in their own neuroses and a small hotel. I bought this specifically because Niven won an Oscar and I always find him likeable to watch. To my surprise, he was not the best actor in it (though I did think he *was* good) with excellent performances from Deborah Kerr, Gladys Cooper, Wendy Hillar and Burt Lancaster to name but a few. It is a "stagey" film in the same way that Twelve Angry Men is, but it works nevertheless. If you want action, forget it; if you enjoy subtlety and an appreciation of human frailties then this is a fine film. Perhaps a little dated now and again, but bear in mind that for its time, the taboo subject of sex is brought to the fore (though only by word and intimation) with daring. Solid film, and definitely worth watching.
Great movie
Review date: 2009-11-10 Rating: 10 out of 10
Thoroughly enjoyed the movie with such excellent actors. I could watch this over and over and completely recommend it to anyone who enjoys good character acting. The story is good too.
Separate Tables
Review date: 2009-08-07 Rating: 8 out of 10
Quite a good film,David Niven is exellent,but the main reason for buying is that it's one of the few available films in which Audrey Dalton appears.
A gem of a movie!
Review date: 2008-09-23 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is a movie centred around a marvellous story.
David Niven plays a 'fake' Major. This is because he hides a secret past which is about to become public knowledge at a small Hotel where he has been staying some time. He is 'sweet' on a 'spinster-ish' woman (Deborah Kerr) who's dominated by her possessive mother (Gladys Cooper) There are other stories within this picture, but the story between 'The Major' and 'Sybil' is by far the most touching and absorbing. There are some wonderful scenes in this, and David Niven gives an outstanding performance and gets much sympathy from the Viewer.
This film not only shows how cruel and judgmental people can be, but how the best can be brought out after their shame - and in contrast, just how kind they can be.
A gem of a movie.
Also stars Felix Aylmer, Cathleen Nesbitt, Rod Talyor, Rita Hayworth and Burt Lancaster.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
David Niven
Rita Hayworth
Rod Taylor
Deborah Kerr
Burt Lancaster
Creators:
Rita Hayworth (Primary Contributor)
Rod Taylor (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: MGM Entertainment
Manufacturer: MGM Entertainment
EAN: 5050070003239
Binding: VHS Tape
Number of items: 1
Format: Black & White, PAL, Full Screen, HiFi Sound,
Release date: 2000-09-18
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Running time: 95 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1958-12-18
Language: English (Original Language)
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