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Sounder | 
 enlarge | Actors: Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Carmen Best, James Best, Spencer Bradford
Studio: KOCH Vision
Category: DVD
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 5591
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 105
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 6587
UPC: 741952658795
EAN: 0741952658795
ASIN: B001E1HCRI
Theatrical Release Date: 1972
Release Date: November 25, 2008
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Amazon.com essential video
Martin Ritt (IHud/I) directed this wonderful 1972 drama about a family of African American sharecroppers in rural Louisiana during the Great Depression. When the father is sent to jail for stealing food to feed his family, the others regroup in order to survive. Cicely Tyson brings grace and strength to her role, and director Martin Ritt pushes the story well past nostalgia toward an understated but obvious look at burgeoning self-determination among blacks (even the roots of future militancy). If Ritt, a white director, can't get any closer to the characters' experience than he already does, he is still a fine storyteller and this is a terrific tale. I--Tom Keogh/I
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Based on the Newbery Award-winning book by William H. Armstrong... brThe beloved family classic starring Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield PNathan Lee Morgan (Winfield), an African-American sharecropper, steals food from his neighbor to feed his starving family and is arrested, leaving his wife, Rebecca (Tyson), and their children to endure the hardships of poverty and prejudice in the Depression-era South. Directed by Martin Ritt, iSounder/i is a powerful story of a boy, his dog and a family's triumph over adversity.
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"Sounder (1972) ... Tyson Winfield ... Koch Vision (2008)" December 21, 2008
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Koch Vision present "SOUNDER" (1972) (105 mins/Color) (Dolby Digital) --- This is a sublime film that is quietly powerful and perfect for everyone --- it's the name of the family dog --- the plot and script is choice with a close, reverent, African-American family --- and this one is extraordinary because it was a 1972 release, breaking ground when it was nominated at that year's Academy Awards for Best Actor (Paul Winfield), Best Actress (Cicely Tyson), Best Adapted Screenplay (Lonne Elder III), and Best Picture (Robert B. Radnitz) --- Only director Martin Ritt was not nominated, which was a travesty, but the Academy is historically famous for not to bright decisions --- At any rate, it's nice to see a film which shows true family support- even in the event of the father's absence --- Won't reveal what happens, but it's only temporary and his third act return staged against a long stretch of open farm field and spotlighting a barefoot Tyson and limping Winfield running into each other's arms is a bewitching, magical, sequence in the film --- Can guarantee there won't be a dry eye in the house --- Entire cast is a standout, including Kevin Hooks as the preteen who needs to grow up overnight and to Carmen Matthews as the neighbor Mrs Boatwright who quietly helps the family --- A must to be watched film that will absolutely leave you with memories to cherish.br /br /Under the production staff of:br /Martin Ritt - Directorbr /Robert B. Radnitz - Producerbr /William H. Armstrong - Book Authorbr /Lonne Elder III - Screenwriterbr /John A. Alonzo - Cinematographerbr /Taj Mahal - Composer (Music Score) / Songwriterbr /Sid Levin - Editorbr /Walter Scott Herndon - Production Designerbr /Peter W. Wooley - Production Designerbr /Nedra Watt - Costume Designerbr /Tom Overton - Sound/Sound Designerbr /Charles C. Washburn - First Assistant Directorbr /br /SPECIAL FEATURES:br /BIOS:br /1 Cicely Tysonbr /Date of Birth: 19 December 1933 - New York City, New Yorkbr /Date of Death: Still Livingbr /br /2. Paul Winfieldbr /Date of Birth: 22 May 1939 - Los Angeles, Californiabr /Date of Death: 7 March 2004 - Los Angeles, Californiabr /br /the cast includesbr /Cicely Tyson ... Rebecca Morganbr / Paul Winfield ... Nathan Lee Morganbr / Kevin Hooks ... David Lee Morganbr / Carmen Mathews ... Mrs. Boatwrightbr / Taj Mahal ... Ikebr / James Best ... Sheriff Youngbr / Eric Hooks ... Earl Morganbr / Yvonne Jarrell ... Josie Mae Morganbr / Sylvia Kuumba Williams ... Harrietbr / Teddy Airhart ... Mr. Perkinsbr / Richard Durham ... Perkins' Foremanbr / Myrl Sharkey ... Teacher (as Merle Sharkey)br / Inez Durham ... Court Clerkbr / William T. Bennett ... Judge (as Judge William Thomas Bennett)br / Rev. Thomas N. Phillips ... Pastorbr / Jerry Leggio ... Guardbr / Spencer Bradford ... Clarencebr / Janet MacLachlan ... Camillebr /br /Great job by Koch Vision and their staff, the digital transfers with a clean, clear and crisp print --- looking forward to more high quality releases from them--- if you enjoyed this film, why not check out Koch Vision where they are experts in releasing long forgotten films and treasures to the collector.br /br /Total Time: 105 mins on DVD ~ Koch Vision ~ (11/25/2008)
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