The Bottom Line
Perfect for the German-learner and film fans. Besides a good story, the digitally restored soundtrack is a bonus. The tonal quality and gray-scale of the images are suberb. Highly recommended.
Pros
- Crisp sound and picture (restored Criterion version)
- Classic film
- Great story
Cons
- None
Description
- A classic film restored to its original quality
- Digitally restored print and sound
- Alternate UK and US introductory segments
- Audio of Graham Greene's original treatment (novel)
- Authentic German dialog segements add to film's value for German-learners
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