One of Hollywood’s most enduring and popular stars draws on his memories to tell the amusing and touching story of how it was when the studios ruled supreme,
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LENGTH: 54 Minutes – Total Content: 90 Minutes
OUR PRICE: $24.95
CATALOG #: 20363
UPC #: 6-4603203639-8
ISBN #: 1-56839-248-6
RELEASE YEAR: 2008
PRODUCER: Wombat Productions
and how a shy and inarticulate boy from a broken family could rise to super stardom to become one of the most handsome, attractive and respected of movie leading men. His early career proved his talent; his later years showed that with the talent came a wise and humane individual.
Unfashionably modest in these days of hard-hitting self-aggrandizement, Peck takes us with him on this long and fascinating journey from early theater roles, through his first film parts up to today. This entertainment special uses clips from Peck’s most important movies including The Yearling, To Kill a Mockingbird, Spellbound, Moby Dick, Roman Holiday, Duel in the Sun, The Guns of Navarone, MacArthur, Captain Hornblower, The Boys From Brazil - and interviews with Jane Fonda, Audrey Hepburn, Liza Minnelli, Anthony Quinn, Jack Lemmon, Lauren Bacall, directors Robert Mulligan and J. Lee Thompson, and Peck’s son Stephen.
Extra Features:
• Gregory Peck: Photo Gallery
• Meet the Producers slideshow
• The Hollywood Collection Preview
• Trailers: Robert Mitchum • Ingrid • Michael Caine
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Reviews
“Gregory Peck.. His Own Man is a delightful return to Hollywood’s golden era of dominating leading men, a time of style, sophistication — and class.” -Chicago Sun-Times“A fascinating retrospective.” -US Magazine
“The treasure trove of film clips featuring Peck’s best moments.”
-Times Union“…dispels much of that rather intimidating aura to reveal the accessible nature of the star while reminding us that Peck, indeed, has a light and playful side.” -Pasadena Star-News
“[Peck's] insights into his own life and career are profound and enlightening, and since Peck is one of the few movie stars who hasn’t written a self-revelatory (or embarrassing) autobiography, most of his comments are fresh and sometimes unexpected.” -Jefferson Star
“…eloquent testimony to a man who takes a decidedly low-key approach when discussing his illustrious acting career.” -News-Herald
“…made special by virtue of Peck’s talent and unassuming style” -Rocky Mountain News
“…a fascinating portrait of an actor who made his mark with “message” movies instead of the traditional mix of melodramas and comedies.” -Desert News
“The portrait of this unique actor is done by using that actor as narrator. This makes the truth of what is said unquestionable and provides insight of the man that is staggering.” -Houston Home Journal
“The documentary presents a multifaceted Peck with interests not only in film, but in so many other things in life. Yet the documentary doesn’t insult your intelligence by making a saint of Peck.” -Fresno Bee
“I predict the viewers will enjoy every minute of it.. There are many clips from his best films. And Peck, being the kind of person he is, plays down his own talents…That alone is too refreshing to miss..” -State Journal
“Highlighted by rare footage and Peck’s recollections, ‘Crazy About the Movies: Gregory Peck – His Own Man’ portrays an actor who has used his craft to reach out to people and tell a story.” -Sun
“Gregory Peck narrates his film biography complete with movie clips and interviews with friends.” ~ All Movie Guide
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