King of Hearts [VHS] | ![King of Hearts [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HGDMBVQVL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Philippe de Broca
Actors: Alan Bates, Geneviève Bujold, Pierre Brasseur, Jean-Claude Brialy, Adolfo Celi
Studio: MGM (Video DVD)
Category: Video
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Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 2076
Format: Color, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), German (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 102 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0792822943
UPC: 027616156235
EAN: 9786301972031
ASIN: 6301972031
Theatrical Release Date: June 19, 1967
Release Date: October 3, 2000
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This film was a touchstone of the late 1960s, when it was seen as an antiwar allegory for a world in which madness seemed to reign. Of course, that would probably be true whenever this movie was shown, wouldn't it? Directed by Philippe de Broca and set during World War I, IKing of Hearts/I stars Alan Bates as a Scottish soldier separated from his unit in France. He wanders into a small French village that has been abandoned by its residents in the face of oncoming combat. Instead, the town is populated by the residents of a nearby insane asylum, whose keepers have fled--a fact that escapes the innocent soldier, who assumes these are the regular folks. A film that celebrates the innocence and wisdom of the insane, even as it questions who the real madmen are. I--Marshall Fine/I
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fabulous December 30, 2009
P. grasso (pa)
Just love this movie. You can watch it with or without the subtitles on the DVD.
Brought back memories December 23, 2009
Trackmom (Kirkland, WA USA)
Originally viewed this movie in 1976 at a small Seattle area theater enjoyed it then and still enjoy it now.
br /So much is happening in the movie at once and the characters crack me up with the adoption of their new lives.
br /Enjoy, laugh and learn a lesson about life.
 Incredible movie, poor DVD version December 8, 2009
Robert W. Houghton (Mt Shasta, CA, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This has always been one of my favorite movies, and I reluctantly shelled out big bucks to get a copy of the discontinued DVD version. Everything about it is GREAT, absolutely perfectly transferred, but the SUBTITLES were CHANGED in a number of scenes from the original theatrical VHS release subtitles. The unpleasant result is less humor less unique character development in several instances. It really detracted from my enjoyment of the film. Anyone who has been a repeated viewer of this movie should notice this, yet I haven't seen it mentioned in any reviews. Also translating Cocliquot's name (sorry about misspelling) to POPPY seems almost tacky to me. Finally, I could have done without the additional 57 second final scene inside the asylum; TKOH is an ANTI-WAR FABLE; the original ending (which I saw in theatres 30-odd years ago)of Bates naked at the gate is both appropriate metaphorically in line with the message of the movie. Presentation of his actual life inside the asylum is absurd off the track. Still, apparently De Broca kept this scene (although not in theatrical release) so DVD is worth having in order to have it, if you are a die-hard fan. Get the 1990 VHS release is my recommendation for a duplication of the original theatrical experience.
the King of Heartrs October 14, 2009
speech teach (California)
I received the DVD within a few days. I waited to reply until I played it to make sure everything was fine. It was. I would do business with them again.
King of Heats September 13, 2009
Julia Duggar (Woodstock, GA)
I always love this movie and I thank you for having it. Thank you again.
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