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| Shining Through |
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Genre:Mystery Suspense
Reviewed In Issue 02 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Michael Douglas, Melanie Griffith. Liam Neeson, Joely Richardson, John Gielgud. |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
| (Catalog Number): |
5661-85 |
| (MPAA Rating): |
R |
| (Retail Price): |
$39.98 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
132 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1991 |
| (LD Release Date): |
1/93 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
David Seltzer |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
David Seltzer |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
Michael Kamen |
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| (Editor): |
Craig McKay, ACE |
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| (Executive Producers): |
Sandy Gallin & David Seltzer |
| (Co-Producers): |
Nigel Wooll |
| (Producers): |
Howard Rosenman & Carol Baum |
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| DVD Picture Information |
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| (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): |
2.35:1 |
| (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): |
2.35:1 |
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| DVD Sound Information |
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| (DVD Soundtrack): |
Dolby Surround |
| (Theatrical Sound): |
Dolby SR & 70mm 6 Track Dolby |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
A suspenseful 1940s-style thriller-turned love story of intrigue and espionage set against the backdrop of WWII. Griffith plays a half-Jewish secretary who convinces her intelligence officer boss (Douglas) to let her enter Germany as a spy. A good woman’s film though Griffith is less-than-believable as a spy.
LaserDisc Picture:
The film utilizes locations in East Berlin and East Germany that convey an authentic texture to the presentation. The lushly styled Panavision® production has hundreds of extras and vintage sets, photographed to create a gloomy, dark overcast portrayal of Nazi paranoia. The 2.35:1 transfer is pristine with excellent shadow detail and warm deep-toned hues.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The Dolby SR® recorded soundtrack features a haunting orchestral score by Michael Kamen and a natural sounding ambient Dolby Surround® soundfield that envelopes the listener and intensifies the suspense.
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Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality: |
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Superb Music Score Recording Quality: |
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Superb Special Visual Effects Quality: |
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Superb Color Fidelity: |
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Superb Cinematography: |
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