1941 (Collector's Edition) | 
| Director: Steven Spielberg
Actors: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Treat Williams, Nancy Allen, Tim Matheson
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.99
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Rating:  132 reviews
Sales Rank: 3016
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Letterboxed, Special Edition, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 118 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD20550D
ISBN: 0783231032
UPC: 025192055027
EAN: 9780783231037
ASIN: 0783231032
Theatrical Release Date: December 14, 1979
Release Date: March 23, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Watching this director's cut, it's finally possible to see why the studio made Spielberg mercilessly hack up this comedy: it's a screaming movie (everyone screams a lot), and screaming movies do not need character development. So all those character-development scenes hit the cutting-room floor and, surprise, they were all critical to Spielberg's pace for the humor in this film. The screaming wasn't that funny then--and it still isn't--but what is funny are the reinserted development scenes, showcasing the now-evident sense of hysteria in the Los Angeles community, post-Pearl Harbor. A bunch of certified nitwits, and a few certified lunatics, act as if Tojo Hideki's entire Imperial force is just off the mainland. Actually, one Japanese submarine is, and it helps fuel the frenzy. John Belushi is Wild Bill Kelso, an insane fighter pilot, and Dan Aykroyd plays a conciliatory tank commander. Robert Stack's performance as General Stilwell, one of the best of the film, finally makes sense. Also fun for the numerous cameos, Spielberg's inside jokes, and John Williams's great score. --Keith Simanton
Product Description
Contains: restored footage not included in original theatrical release and original documentary on the making of 1941 steven spielbergs home movies and behind-the-scenes footage theatrical trailers outtakes and storyboards and production notes. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 08/01/2006 Starring: Dan Aykroyd John Belushi Run time: 148 minutes Rating: Nr
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| Customer Reviews: Read 127 more reviews...
 DIrectors cut not as good as original version. April 26, 2009
D. Cole
I personally think the original version is better. I saw the movie when I was young and was very upset with the new footage. I my opinion there was a reason the movie was cut. It was too much and the characters were rightly shown in the theatrical version. This is a great movie with an impressive all-star cast. The characters were strong enough to stand alone without any stephen king style over explanation. If anyone knows if the original exists then please let me know.
 1941 April 19, 2009
William Daniel (St. Cloud, MN USA)
I actually bought this movie as a birthday present for my adult son. He said he enjoyed the movie years ago, plus the fact that some of the delete scenes cut from the original movie were restored. I have yet to watch the movie myself(I saw it years ago),but I will watch it when I have time in the future. Thank you!
 dvd '1941' April 12, 2009
Kathryn Mrazik (DALLAS, TX USA)
exactly what i wanted - arrived quickly - and is just as funny as i remembered it was!!
1941 December 20, 2008
Mary R. Jervis
I had forgotten how funny this movie was. Great to watch, the actors are doing their best at being funny.
 Too long for a bad movie. November 21, 2008
C. Luciano Jr. (Sao Paulo, SP Brazil)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
My first impression about this movie: too much overrated and hysterical. Check other parodies, like Dr. Strangelove which is shoter and much better than this.
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