-
Grand Illusion AKA La grande illusion (1937)
A Film of Great Power and Compassion!Director: Jean Renoir
OVERALL: Draw-
-
Commentaries:Audio essay by film historian Peter Cowie
-
Extras:Jean Renoir Introduction (4:28)
"Restoration" featurette (4:40)
Radio Presentation (4:27)
Press Book
- About the title (4 pages)
- The lost camera negative (13 pages)
- Erich Von Stroheim on Renoir (9 pages)
- Cast Biographies
-- Jean Gabin (4 pages)
-- Pierre Fresnay (4 pages)
-- Erich von Stroheim (4 pages)
-- Marcel Dalio (3 pages)
-- Julien Carette (2 pages)
-- Dita Parlo (2 pages) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:NTSC
-
Soundtrack(s):French/German Dolby Digital 1.0
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Includes a booklet.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Subtitles:English
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):French/German Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:Cast and Crew filmographies
Production notes -
Subtitles:French (for German portions)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):French/German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
Buy this disc from
Amazon France
-
-
Extras:Interview with Jean Renoir
Interview with Françoise Giroud
A rare theatrical trailer in which Jean Renoir discusses both Grand Illusion and his personal war experiences
Press Review
Photo Gallery
Cast and Crew filmographies -
Subtitles:English, French (for German portions), Spanish
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):French/German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Also available in the Jean Gabin boxset with Quai des Brumes, La Bête Humaine, L'Air de Paris & Pépé le Moko or in a 2 Disc set with La Bête Humaine.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
Buy this disc from
Amazon France
-
-
Extras:Introduction by Jean Renoir (5:35)
"The Little Match Girl" 1928 short by Jean Renoir (32:05)
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:07)
Bonus Trailers -
Subtitles:German
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):French/German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:Introduction by Ginette Vincendeau (23:38)
Introduction by Jean Renoir (5:35)
"The Little Match Girl" 1928 short by Jean Renoir (31:55)
"Charleston Parade" 1927 short by Jean Renoir (21:49)
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:13) -
Subtitles:English (burned-in)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):French/German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Also available in the 7 film 7 disc Jean Renoir - The Collection which includes "La Grande illusion (1937), "Testament of Doctor Cordelier" (1959), "La Bête humaine (1938), Picnic on the Grass (1959), The Elusive Corporal (1962), La Marseillaise (1938), and Elena and Her Men (1956) with a 12 page booklet.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Subtitles:English (burned-in)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):French/German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Part of the 3 disc 3 Films by the Director Jean Renoir set which includes "La bete humaine", "La grande illusion", "Le crime de Monsieur Lange"
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:Introduction by Ginette Vincendeau (23:38)
Introduction by Jean Renoir (5:35)
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:13) -
Subtitles:English (burned-in)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):French/German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Includes a slipcase.
Sleeve incorrectly says the aspect ratio is 1.78:1. -
Special thanks to Rewind user baggish for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
OVERALL: Draw
The US, French Studio Canal, and UK Optimum releases for the differing exclusive extras. Note the UK Optimum release has non-removable subtitles.
-
CUTS:
- R0 America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (113:18 NTSC).
- R0 Australia- Avenue One - No Cuts
- R2 France- Film Office - No Cuts
- R2 France- Studio Canal - No cuts.
- R2 Germany- Studio Canal - No cuts (108:46 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts (109:00 PAL).
- R2 3 Films by the Director Jean Renoir United Kingdom- Warner Home Video - Yes - about 6 minutes of cuts (102:40 PAL).
- R2 75th Anniversary Edition United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts (109:10 PAL)
-
Do you own a release not listed? Then please visit our forums and let us know!
-
Comparison added by The Rewind Team on 15/01/03
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 26/06/23UPDATE LOG:
12/12/17: Added Germany, UK x2, updated US, DVDBeaver.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
26/06/23: Added UK 75, updated title, tagline, ASINs, capsaholic.
-
Rewind DVDCompare is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Amazon Europe S.a.r.l. Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.co.uk, amazon.com, amazon.ca, amazon.fr, amazon.de, amazon.it and amazon.es . As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.