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    Pride And The Passion, The
    Genre:Classic

    Reviewed In Issue 26 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Sophia Loren, Theodore Bikel, John Wengraf, Jay Novello, Jose Nieto, Carlos Larranaga, Philip Van Zandt & Paco el Laberinto

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 2
    Sound Rating: 1.5
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    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): MGM
    (Catalog Number): ML102646
    (MPAA Rating): Not Rated
    (Retail Price): $49.98
    (Running Time In Minutes): 132
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Theatrical Release): 1957
    (LD Release Date): 5/9/97
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    Credits Information
    (Director): Stanley Kramer
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    DVD Picture Information
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    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.66:1
    (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.68:1

    DVD Sound Information
    (DVD Soundtrack): Mono Sound
    (Theatrical Sound): Optical Mono
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    (Remastered Dolby Digital): No
    (Remastered DTS Digital Surround): No
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    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based on C.S. Forester’s novel “The Gun,” The Pride And The Passion tells the story that begins after Napoleon’s invasion of Spain in the 19th Century. When British Navy Captain Anthony Trumbull (Cary Grant) locates what was the largest cannon in the world, his orders are to repair it and use it against Napolean. But a group of guerrillas, led by Miguel (Frank Sinatra), had different plans for the cannon—transport it 1,000 kilometers to counterattack at the French headquarters in Avila. Sophia Loren costars, adding romance as the beautiful Juana, who wins the affections of both Trumbull and Miguel.

    LaserDisc Picture:
    Matted at 1.68:1, the picture seems a bit plugged up in some scenes, but exhibits generally good color fidelity with muted fleshtones and weak blacks. Images are generally sharp and detailed with good shadow detail. Minor artifacts are appar

    LaserDisc Soundtrack:
    The soundtrack is undistinguished monaural with poor fidelity
    (Surround Bass Below 50Hz): No
    (Aggressive System Surround): No
    (Intense 25Hz Bass): No
    (Deep Bass Challenging): No
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    (Holosonic Soundfield): No
    (Aggressive Split Surround): No
    (Center Back Surround Imaging): No
    (Directionalized Dialogue): No
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