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Picnic (DVD)

William Holden (actor), Susan Strasberg (actor) and Joshua Logan (director)
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Synopsis

An award-winning film adaptation of the William Inge play. Hal Carter is an arrogant drifter who sets off dramatic fireworks when he visits a quiet Kansas town to see an old friend. Before long he has managed to steal Madge Owens, the most attractive girl in town, away from his pal. Much of the drama takes place in the midst of the town's annual Labor Day picnic.
Among the many other memorable characters in the film are a spinster school teacher who desperately longs for the security of marriage, and Madge's jealous younger sister, Millie.

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Review

USA Today, 04/13/1990, p.3D, "...Holden and Novak dancing to 'Moonglow' is still among the moments that define '50s pop cinema..."

Los Angeles Times, 08/08/1996, p.F2, "...PICNIC exudes the irresistible pull of nostalgia....PICNIC is a classic..."

Title Note

Shot in CinemaScope. Color by Technicolor.

Film debut for actor Cliff Robertson.

Additional cast: Elizabeth W. Wilson (Christine Schoenwalder), Don C. Harvey (1st Policeman), and Steve Benton (2nd Policeman).

On stage, Ralph Meeker originated the part of Hal Carter, played here by William Holden. Other members of the Broadway cast were Janice Rule (Madge Owens), and Kim Stanley (Millie Owens). Arthur O'Connell reprised the role of Howard Devans.

Release Note

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Dual Side - Single Layer
Audio:
Dolby Surround - English
Dolby Digital Stereo - Spanish, Portuguese
Subtitles - English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
2. BELL, BOOK & CANDLE
3. PAL JOEY
4. BORN YESTERDAY
5. ALVAREZ KELLY
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries
Biographies - Cast & Crew
Production Notes
Publicity
Stills/Photos - Montage with Music

Product Notes

A study of the impact of a handsome, virile and egotistical drifter on the lives of five women in a small Kansas town over Labor Day Weekend. Based on the William Inge play. Academy Award Nominations: 6, including Best Picture, Best Director. Academy Awards: Best (Color) Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Film Editing.

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