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Criterion Release date: Tuesday 9th of September 2008 Starring: Hugh Edwards, James Aubrey, Tom Gaman, Roger Elwin, Tom Chapin, Director(s): Format: AC-3, Black & White, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Region code: 1 Running time: 92 minutes Language: English (Original Language)

Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review

In this classic 1963 adaptation of William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies, a planeload of schoolboys are stranded on a tropical island. They've got food and water; all that's left is to govern themselves peacefully until they are rescued. "After all", says choir leader Jack, "We're English. We're the best in the world at everything!" Unfortunately, living peacefully is not as easy as it seems. Though Ralph is named chief, Jack and the choristers quickly form a clique of their own, using the ever-effective political promise of fun rather than responsibility to draw converts. Director Peter Brook draws some excellent performances out of his young cast: the moment when Ralph realises that even if he blows the conch for a meeting people might not come is an excruciating one. Well acted and faithfully executed, Lord of the Flies is as compelling today as when first released. --Ali Davis