Blu-ray Review Münchhausen – Blu-ray Review (1 Viewer)

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Following the rise of Nazis in Germany in 1933, the movie industry also fell under the sway of Hitler. One way that the party could spread their virulent and disgusting beliefs throughout the country was through movies with the subtlety of a cement mixer in several cases. Münchhausen, commissioned for UFA’s 25th anniversary, is remarkably free of the propaganda that marked many of the German films of the time. Previously released on DVD by Kino, the label has revisited the title and given it a Blu-ray release.



The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1943)



Released: 06 Aug 1943
Rated: Not Rated
Runtime: 110 min




Director: Josef von Báky
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy



Cast: Hans Albers, Wilhelm Bendow, Michael Bohnen, Hans Brausewetter
Writer(s): N/A



Plot: This lavish, impudent, adult fairy tale takes the viewer...

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[Angelo Colombus]

View the Blu-ray a month ago with the commentary this time and had a great time and liked the extras on it. Hans Albers was perfect to play the Baron.

 

[Mark Mayes]

Still surprised that the Premiere version that was on the German release of the blu-ray is not included on this disc. It brings a cohesion to the story that makes it more involving.