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Animal Farm (1954)
Runtime: 75 mins
Synopsis: Adapted from George Orwell's satire, this full-length animated film uses animals to depict the flaws in political systems, as the animals of Manor Farm rebel against their cruel master and try to establish a prosperous new regime, only to learn that power will always corrupt.... Adapted from George Orwell's satire, this full-length animated film uses animals to depict the flaws in political systems, as the animals of Manor Farm rebel against their cruel master and try to establish a prosperous new regime, only to learn that power will always corrupt. [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Maurice Denham
DVD Info
Release:
Feb 11, 2004
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- Full Frame - 1.33
Additional Release Material:
- Audio Commentary - 1. Brian Sibley - Film Historian
- Featurette - 1. DOWN ON THE FARM
Text/Photo Galleries:
- Liner Notes - 1. By Author And Art Historian Karl Cohen
- Scenes as told through original storyboards
Reviews
Comes in an excellent full frame transfer, with an authoritative commentary track by Brian Sibley.
Though too broad at points (especially the ending), this animated update of Orwell's masterpiece still captures the imagination.


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