Author Topic: Victory at Sea (Read 336 times)

popeye · « **on:** October 03, 2003, 01:23:45 PM »

A DVD set of the documentary has just been released.

"Considered the most influential documentary in television history, VICTORY AT SEA, in the words of Harper's Weekly, "created a new art form." The 26 half-hour episodes were culled from over 13,000 hours of footage shot by the U.S., British, German and Japanese navies during World War II."

gofaster · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2003, 02:47:57 PM »

I've seen it advertised in catalogues but didn't see any episodes (that I can remember). Is it any good?

popeye · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2003, 03:15:30 PM »

I was very impressed by it on televison in the 50's. Reviewers are still impressed today.

Dux · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2003, 04:32:31 PM »

I grew up listening to the soundtrack... one of my dad's favorites.

Yes, a very good series... worth getting on DVD IMO.

rpm · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2003, 07:45:03 PM »

I have VaS and Walter Cronkite's 20th Century both on VHS, can't wait til I get the DVD's.

Tarmac · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2003, 09:25:03 PM »

I remember watching Victory at Sea every night on A&E when I was younger... back in the days before the History Channel. Good stuff. DVD set probably costs a bundle though.

popeye · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2003, 08:18:01 AM »

US$42.53 at:

http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/

Might be cheaper somewhere else, but still doesn't seem all that expensive.