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| Holocaust | 
 enlarge | Director: Marvin J. Chomsky
Actors: Tom Bell, Joseph Bottoms, Tovah Feldshuh, Marius Goring, Rosemary Harris
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $19.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  82 reviews
Sales Rank: 3249
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 3
Running Time: 420
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: PARD622064D
UPC: 097366220647
EAN: 0097366220647
ASIN: B00005JMLR
Theatrical Release Date: April 16, 1978
Release Date: May 27, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 MICHAEL PEASLEY'S HOLOCAUST SKINNY March 3, 2002
17 out of 24 found this review helpful
THE SKINNEY ON THIS TALE OF ONE OF HISTORY'S DARKEST PERIODS IS THAT IT IS EVERYTHING SHINDLERS LIST WAS ASPIRING TO BE. THIS MOVIE IS SUPERB. MICHAEL MORIARITY, STREEP, WOODS ALL TURNED IN EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES IN THEIR THEN YOUNG CAREERS(PROBABLY PUT THEM ON THE MAP). LIKE SHINDLERS LIST, THIS MOVIE SHOWS HUMOR AS WELL AS HORROR. THIS MOVIE IS A LITTLE MORE GRAPHIC AND DEALS MORE WITH 'FATAL' SOLUTION WHEREAS SHND LIST DEALT WITH THE SAVING OF LIFE. HOLOCAUST FOLLOWS A FICTICIOUS FAMILY THROUGH THEIR ORDEAL TOUCHING DIFFERENT NON-FICTIONAL EVENTS AND CHARACTERS. SHNDLR LIST FOCUSES ON THE NON-FICTIONAL RELATIONSHIP OF ONE MAN WITH THE HUNDREDS HE SAVED. HOLOCAUST IS A MUST SEE, ESPECIALLY FOR YOUNG ADULTS WHO TAKE CIVIL LIBERTIES FOR GRANTED. HOLOCAUST IS LOADED WITH HISTORICAL EVENTS EVEN THOUGH THE STORY REVOLVES AROUND A FICTIONAL FAMILY. REMOVE THE 'FAMILIE WEISS' AND YOU HAVE A HISTORY LESSON ( RIGHT DOWN TO HIMMLER BEING SICKENED AT THE SIGHT OF WHAT HE ORDERED DONE). SIE MUSSEN DIESEN FILM ANSHAUEN.
The coldness July 11, 2001
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
Although much has been said about the performances of James Woods and Meryl Streep, the standout performance is that of Michael Moriarty as the SS officer who so completely succeeds in subjugating his own personality in service of the Nazis that his statements are uttered in a dull, emotionless monotone. It's a frightening performance, because one truly senses the coldness and indifference of these architects of death. Sam Wanamaker, as the older hero of the Warsaw uprising, is equally deserving of commendation. He aptly conveys both the weariness and the inspiration of his character. "For the first time in my life, I feel the blood of King David in me!" he shouts triumphantly as he fires at the German soldiers sent to quell the uprising and resume the roundup for the death-camps.
The coldness July 11, 2001
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Although much has been said about the performances of James Woods and Meryl Streep, the standout performance is that of Michael Moriarty as the SS officer who so completely succeeds in subjugating his own personality in service of the Nazis that his statements are uttered in a dull, emotionless monotone. It's a frightening performance, because one truly senses the coldness and indifference of these architects of death.
remarkable June 10, 2001
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
This legendary Emmy-winning 1978 TV miniseries is remarkable for many reasons, not the least for featuring Meryl Streep in an early role. Here she wears long blonde-auburn hair and is very focused. Perhaps her ambition explains the lack of affectation so wearying in her star performances. Playing a Polish Catholic with ironic comparisons with her later Sophie's Choice, she uses her American accent. In fact the international cast which includes James Woods, Fritz Weaver, Sam Wanamaker, Rosemary Harris, Ian Holm, David Warner and Michael Moriarty are a mix of accents but it does not jar since the script by Gerald Green and the direction by Marvin J Chomsky are so good. The video release is 3 tapes and 7.5 hours long, presenting the story of the members of the Jewish Weiss family as they live and die through Europe from 1935-1945. Cynics may baulk at the chance of someone being present or involved in every major event but Weiss is a big family and the approach personalises historical abstraction. I particularly like Green's insight into Nazi internal politics, the fact that there is no Hitler character, and Chomsky's decision not to show inside the gas chambers. Any attempt would be a disappointment and seeing someone eyehole it and then describe it as like "Dante's Inferno" allows you to imagine your own nightmare. A moving and intelligent must see. It should be noted that the original series ran 9.5 hours.
I did not see the miniseries May 8, 2001
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
I didn't watch the video ( It was on when I was two or three years old), but I read the book, Holocaust, that was based on the miniseries. Based upon the book, I think that the story was exciting and sad. For instance, I read that the characters Uncle Sasha, Zalman, and other fought the Nazis in Warsaw,from 1942-43. Also, the way that Eric's uncle realized the truth about the Nazis' " final solution", while managing his plant. I hope that I will have a chance to watch the miniseries on basic television, such as Channel 26, 11, or 38. Nevertheless, I like the book, and hopefully the miniseries. Michael Reed
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