Spanning 50 years and two world wars, the film shows Maher at his best, molding and motivating the young men who would become America's heroes and presidents. * 3 -, item 4 The Long Gray Line (1955) DVD - Tyrone Power (New & Sealed) 4 -, 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 21 product ratings, 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 81 product ratings, 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 172 product ratings, 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 64 product ratings, 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 66 product ratings, 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 582 product ratings, 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 177 product ratings, 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 29 product ratings. It is a real story of an Irish immigrant who arrived at West Point and stayed for 50 years. Perhaps THE LONG GRAY LINE isn't one of the most famous film of Mr. Ford. This dvd was very cheap as it will have been paid for a long time ago - and a good pedigree - John Ford directing no less. I FIND THIS VERY DISTRACTING WHILE WATCHING THE MOVIE. So I watched this this afternoon. As a member of West Point's staff, he became close to many cadets who then went on to serve in the U.S. Army. The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable).Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag.See details for additional description. My wife loves Tyrone Power, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2019. My father took me to this movie when I was young & it became my inspiration to go to West Point, in addition to my uncle who graduated during WW II, and who flew combat missions for 3 years into Germany. Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017. Learn more about the program. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. 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This is one of the very best opportunities to see a great story line, no cuss words, and depicts the beauty of West Point. Clumsy and boisterous, he quickly broke so much of the military academy's china that he was forced to join the army to repay his debts. One man's view of West Point over the ages, Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020. Newly arrived in America, Maher's first job was as a waiter at West Point. Ships from and sold by Classical Music Superstore. John Ford: The Columbia Films Collection, The Whole Town's Talking / The Long Gray Line / Gideon's Day / The Last Hurrah / Two Rode Together, The Long Gray Line: The American Journey of West Point's Class of 1966, 4 Film Favorites: John Wayne Collection (Back to Bataan / Flying Leathernecks / Operation Pacific / They Were Expendable). We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020. I am sure Tyrone Power played Marty very well. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Younger generations would probably see this movie as being "Hokies" or old-fashioned, or too sentimental, but it is one of my favorites. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. This realistic and touching portrayal of West Point had a major impact on my life. Extras must have been cheap and the budget very very big. LANGUAGE: English. Tyrone Power had an amazing reputation as a 'film star' when I started going to the pictures as a little girl. Something went wrong. It lolls along at a lazy 140 minutes, balancing the respectful tributes with boisterous humor and boyish pranks but always centered by the generous heart of Maher. Extras must have been cheap and the budget very very big. My father always cried when we watched this movie, which is one of few times I saw him cry. If you want a sentimental, historical, enjoyable night at the movies, this should be your film. Huge wide shots of young men marching to lovely music. Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Multiple Formats, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen, Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Francis, Ward Bond, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Georgian, Chinese, Thai, Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. © 1954 Rota Productions, Ltd., renewed 1982 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Not a bad start for kids. Clumsy and boisterous, he quickly broke so much of the military academy's china that he was forced to join the army to repay his debts.But once enlisted, the rough-and-ready Dubliner served his adopted nation with rare dedication, establishing himself as an inspirational coach at West Point. So I am afraid it went down like a lead balloon. 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This one included. Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020. One of the best movies I’ve ever seen. 21 product ratings. The Long Gray Line DVD David V. Mastran '65 penned a song called Clarion Call performed by Orchestra Mastrangelo. Write a review. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Filmed on location with a stellar supporting cast (including Ford favorites Maureen O', John Ford pours on the sentiment like syrup in The Long Gray Line, a tribute to the traditions of West Point. item 1 The Long Gray Line (1955 - John Ford / DVD) 1 -, item 2 The Long Gray Line (1955) Tyrone Power [DVD] FAST SHIPPING 2 -, item 3 The Long Gray Line (1955) Tyrone Power / Maureen O'Hara, DVD NEW *FAST SHIP. I can thoroughly recommend this film to the adults, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2019. This is one of the very best opportunities to see a great story line, no cuss words, and depicts the beauty of West Point. --Sean Axmaker. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Ratings and Reviews. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. West Point as It Was and Should Be - Excellent Petformance by Tyrone Power, Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017. I really enjoyed this film, it had a very good story to it. Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2019. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Director John Ford and star Tyrone Power, themselves the sons of Irish immigrants, bring an extra dimension of fidelity and fervor to this inspiring biography. My father always cried when we watched this movie, which is one of few times I saw him cry. View cart for details. Howewver West Point has a way of recognising the best in a man and Maher finds himself joining the army and becoming one of the best loved instructors ever to serve at the Academy. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This is one of my favorite movies. It is a real story of an Irish immigrant who arrived at West Point and stayed for 50 years. The performance of Tyrone Power is wonderful but it's most important, in my opinion, the presence of Maureen O'Hara, very pretty, beautiful. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2020. This will not play on most DVD players sold in the U.S., U.S. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Directed by John Ford. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. The Long Gray Line [DVD] Tyrone Power (Actor), Maureen O'Hara (Actor), John Ford (Director) & 0 more Rated: Universal, suitable for all Format: DVD 4.5 out of 5 stars 256 ratings