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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: 3193
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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| Customer Reviews:
 Holocaust June 15, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
We were extremely pleased to see this product offered by Amazon.com, so we pre-ordered it. When it was ready to ship, Amazon, true to their word if there is a price reduction, billed us $10.00 less than the pre-order price.
Keeping in mind that this was a made-for-TV series, hence there were plenty of commercial breaks, and these showed up as very short blank spots in the video transfer to DVD; however,this powerful performance by a superb cast of actors, should serve as a strong reminder of what a fanatic did to the Jewish people in World War II, so that we may exercise our power to never let it happen again.
My spouse and I, in spite of the video shortcoming, would recommend this DVD to anyone.
 It's finally here! June 14, 2008
I just purchased Holocaust in the DVD format. I have literally worn out my vcr version. This is the best movie portraying the horrible things that happened to the Jewish people. It should be in every library and in every school for all to see. My father was in the war and saw these camps and helped to liberate so many people and made life long friends along the way. Sad to say that great man is gone but will never be forgotten by me and by many he helped.
Lest we never forget,
CMR
Well Done Mini-Series June 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In the early days of the 21st century it is hard for us to imagine, but following World War II the subject of the Nazi holocaust was hardly spoken about. The majority of those who survived did not speak about the atrocities they witnessed and suffered.
The subject of the holocaust began to appear in literature in the late 1950's and 1960's with the publication of "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "Night" by Elie Wiesel; and later in films such as "Judgement at Nuremberg" and the "Pawnbroker". However, by the 1970's universities and high schools began introducing the topic in history and literature classes. Encouraged by the overwhelmingly postive response from educators, students and the general public, survivors began to tell their stories and thus a genre of literature was born.
As the topic of the holocaust covers a wide swath of geography and time (1933-1945) the mini-series format seemed ideal. With their success in the mini-series genre in the 1970's NBC decided approach the topic of the holocaust in the same manner.
The stars were aligned when the cast was assembled, as it included: Meryl Streep, James Woods, Michael Moriarty, Rosemary Harris, Tovah Feldshuh, Tom Bell, Sam Wanamaker, Ian Holm, Robert Stephens, Fritz Weaver, Michael Beck, Blanche Baker & Joe Bottoms. This brilliant ensemble was made up of classically trained American & British actors all at the top of their game. Streep was just becoming known having appeared in the "Deer Hunter" just before Holocaust and had not yet done "Sophie's Choice". Moriarty and Woods were known as top-notch actors within the industry, but neither had yet attained name recognition, they would later achieve.
Holocaust only faultered in two respects. It greatly santized historical events and it relied on stereotypes in creating characters. Bottoms and Feldshuh beautiful healthy looks belied the fact that Rudy and Helena were hiding out in the woods of eastern Europe for 4 years. The family Weiss are a stereotypical Jewish family. A renowned Jewish doctor's family; his well-to-do cultured German wife; his sensitive artist son; his lovely daughter, Anna who is supposed to evoke Anne Frank, who plays the family Bechstein; and lastly Rudy, the athlete and fighter, who will be the prototype for the new Jew re-born in Palestine/Israel.
These however, are my only critiques, as everything else about Holocaust was done brilliantly. The musical score is haunting; the writing was clear and strong despite the difficulty of competing plotlines; and the brilliant performances by Wood, Streep & Moriarty are unforgettable 30 years later.
A decade later, Dan Curtis and ABC Television would take on the subject of World War II and the holocaust in greater and more detailed study in Herman Wouk's "Winds of War" and "War & Remembrance". My recommendation is to see Holocaust then follow-up with the two ABC programs to see a different and more detailed look at the same events.
Holocaust June 8, 2008
I, also, waited for years for this miniseries to appear in DVD format. I had purchased the VHS(LP) years ago and the quality is about the same. I was amazed that there were no special features, but I enjoyed watching it again. Despite the minor flaws (CBS could have done much better), I still rate it FIVE STARS. For those disappointed with this release, I recommend the multi-disc release of THE WINDS OF WAR and its sequel WAR AND REMEMBERANCE. These fine productions are of finer qualiity DVD's and contain special features.
 Great program but disappointing DVD June 3, 2008
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
The Holocaust is one of the shining moments in TV history. This quality program deserved a much better release. I video taped this program 15 years ago and the picture quality on this DVD looks no better. It looks like CBS made no effort to remaster the video or improve the sound. The picture is not sharp and is often washed out. The sound is distorted and out of tune. My Hogans Heroes (also a CBS production) discs look and sound better and are from programs 10 years older. Hopefully someone will acquire the rights to this and give it the treatment it deserves!
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