Rent MacArthur (1977)
3.4 of 5 from 57 ratings
2h 4min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
General Douglas MacArthur (Gregory Peck), one of the most controversial public figures of our time, is the subject of this superb biographical drama which traces his outstanding career. In 1942, with his position in the Philippines made hopeless by Japans destruction of more than half the planes in his Far East Command, MacArthur leaves pledging "I shall return!" MacArthur does return, with riveting victories in the Pacific and the deft handling of the democratisation of Japan; he is also armed with Presidential aspirations. While serving in Korea, it is there that his colossal ego and insubordination results in dismissal by Truman in 1951. 'MacArthur' is a compelling story which explores the many facets of his ambitious character. It clearly demonstrates his brilliance as a strategist; his lust for publicity and flair for dramatics. - Actors:
- Gregory Peck, Dan O'Herlihy, Ed Flanders, Ivan Bonar, Ward Costello, Nicolas Coster, Marj Dusay, Art Fleming, Russell Johnson, Sandy Kenyon, Robert Mandan, Allan Miller, Dick O'Neill, Addison Powell, Tom Rosqui, G.D. Spradlin, Kenneth Tobey, Garry Walberg, Lane Allan, Barry Coe
- Directors:
- Joseph Sargent
- Producers:
- Frank McCarthy
- Writers:
- Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins
- Studio:
- Universal Pictures
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama
- Collections:
- History of US Presidents in Cinema: Part 2, A Brief History of Film...
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 25/10/2021
- Run Time:
- 130 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, English LPCM Mono
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- MacArthur: The Rebel General (129 mins): alternative UK home video version containing unique material, presented open matte in Standard Definition
- Audio commentary with film historians Steve Mitchell and Steven Jay Rubin (2021)
- General Disposition (2004, 5 mins): director Joseph Sargent recalls his time working with Gregory Peck
- Selection of Pathe newsreels capturing events portrayed in the film: A Tribute to MacArthur (1942, 3 mins), MacArthur in Australia (1942, 1 min), MacArthur Returns to Philippines (1944, 5 mins), MacArthur Steps Down (1951, 2 mins), MacArthur Addresses Congress (1951, 6 mins), and MacArthur Honored on 75th Birthday (1955, 1 min)
- Original theatrical trailer
- Radio spots
- Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
- UK premiere on Blu-ray
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