The Graduate (DVD, 2001) (German\Spanish\Italian)

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Mike Nichols directs this 1960s comedy drama starring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross. After graduating from college, Ben Braddock (Hoffman) returns to his wealthy parents' South Californian home unsure of what he wants to do next. Feeling pressurised to get on with his life, the young Braddock escapes into an aimless affair with Mrs Robinson (Bancroft), an older, married woman and friend of the family. The pair meet regularly, with neither expecting anything serious from the relationship, but this seemingly simple situation becomes complicated when Ben meets and begins dating Elaine (Ross) - Mrs Robinson's daughter. Featuring a score written by Paul Simon and performed by Simon and Garfunkel, the film was nominated for six Oscars and won for Best Director.

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A college graduate becomes involved with with his girlfriend's mother. Soundtrack by Simon and Garfunkel.

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ProducerLawrence Turman
EAN5060021171436
eBay Product ID (ePID)3944196

Product Key Features

ActorNorman Fell, Harry Holcombe, Walter Brooke, Elizabeth Wilson, Alice Ghostley, William Daniels, Elisabeth Fraser, Eddra Gale, Lainie Miller, Murray Hamilton, Dustin Hoffman, Buck Henry, Jonathan Hole, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, Marion Lorne, Brian Avery, Richard Dreyfuss
Film/TV TitleThe Graduate
DirectorMike Nichols
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageEnglish\German\Italian\Portuguese\Spanish\Turkish
Run Time101 Mins
Aspect Ratio2.35 Anamorphic Wide Screen
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
FeaturesWidescreen, Original Theatrical Trailer\Picture Gallery\Scene Access, With Subtitles
GenreDrama, Romantic

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1
Certificate15
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Music PerformerSimon and Garfunkel
ComposerDave Grusin
MakeupHarry Maret
Costume DesignerPatricia Zipprodt
Dubbing LanguagesGerman\Spanish\Italian
Set DesignerGeorge Robert Nelson
Sound sourceDolby Surround
Director of PhotographyRobert Surtees
Production DesignerRichard Sylbert
ReviewsTotal Film - "...A wonderful comedy of manners..." -- 4 out of 5 Stars
Additional InformationDirector Mike Nichols's THE GRADUATE is the satirical coming-of-age comedy that became an emotional touchstone for an entire generation. In the late 1960s, Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman), a confused college graduate, is pulled in myriad directions by family, friends, and associates just days after receiving his degree. Seduced by Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), an older friend of the family, Ben carries on an affair with the married woman even as he falls for her daughter, Elaine (Katharine Ross). However, Ben and Elaine's attempts at romance are threatened by the spiteful rage of Mrs. Robinson, who proceeds to hastily arrange Elaine's marriage to another boy, leading up to one of the most memorable endings in cinema history.<BR>With its striking photography and clever editing, THE GRADUATE established Nichols as a major director. The film also made a star out of young Hoffman, who gives an understated portrayal of the perplexed Ben--the actor's first role in a Hollywood film, which he almost didn't get because he wasn't Waspy enough. Outstanding performances by the rest of the cast are highlighted by Bancroft's sexy, embittered turn as Mrs. Robinson and Ross's endearing presence as the gorgeous yet innocent Elaine. The film's impact on popular culture is immeasurable: "Plastics" will live on eternally as depressing but solid career advice, and older women will never eye younger men without fear of becoming a "Mrs. Robinson." Buck Henry (who appears briefly in the film) cowrote the influential screenplay, based on the novel by Charles Webb, and the soundtrack by Simon and Garfunkel remains a movie classic.
AwardsBest Director 1967 - Mike Nichols
ScreenwriterCalder Willingham, Buck Henry
AuthorCharles Webb
Format DescriptionDVD 9
Movie/TV TitleThe Graduate
EditorSam O'Steen

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  • timeless classic

    Although, fifty years old still hugely watchable, a bit naughty for it,s time which was perhaps part of it,s attraction , great story putting Dustin at the forefront of actors in his time backed up by the classic tracks of Simon and Garfunkel ,I bought at a bargain price of £2.11 including postage on E bay can anyone beat that !!.

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  • Mrs.Robinson...The original Cougar!!

    A classic film starring Dustin Hoffman, and Anne Bancroft. This is the film that started Dustin Hoffman on the road to Stardom. A mix of comedy, and drama. It's an old film, but still worth a watch.

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  • great story and music

    I first watched this in cinema many years ago it is still a classic film

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  • Great Movie

    Dustin Hoffman at his best. It's a fantastic movie with a great sound track of Simon and Garfunkel.

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  • STILL KEEP HOLD OF YOUR DVD PLAYER

    Ordered 3 of these DVD 's from the same supplier but still charged the postage and packaging to send individually. DVD was good value and quality but not the P&O

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  • An absolute classic - timeless

    Absolute classic. Period. As powerful as it was when first released. Amazing performance by Dustin Hoffman and a soundtrack to die for (Simon & Garfunkel)

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  • Top movie

    Great film one of my favourites .

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  • A great classic movie

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  • All good thanks

    All good thanks

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  • Brilliant Classic !

    Fantastic classic with a very young Hoffman being seduced by "Mrs Robinson". Totally gripping to the end, loved it as I'd never seen this before.

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