DAYS OF WINE & ROSES (DVD/FR&SP-SUB) DVD

Days of Wine and Roses
In this addiction melodrama, Joe Clay (Jack Lemmon), a promising adman, meet his future wife Kirsten (Lee Remick) at a party. Once married, the pressures of his business lead Joe to seek solace in liquor. Kirsten joins him in his nocturnal drinking sessions, and before long both are confirmed alcoholics. After several frightening episodes, Joe is able to shake the habit thanks to AA, but Kirsten finds it impossible to get through the day without liquor. The two split up, although Joe clings to the hope that someday he and Kirsten will be reunited, if for no reason other than the sake of their young daughter. J.P. Miller adapted the screenplay from his own 1958 Playhouse 90 television script. Though nominated in several categories, Days of Wine and Roses won only the Best Song Oscar for Henry Mancini's title tune. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast Jack Lemmon as Joe Clay Lee Remick as Kirsten Anderson Charles Bickford as Ellis Arnesen Jack Klugman as Jim Hungerford Alan Hewitt as "Red" Leland Tom Palmer as Ballefoy Debbie Megowan as Debbie Clay Maxine Stuart as Dottie Jack Albertson as Traynor

Crew Joseph C. Wright - Art Director Donfeld - Costume Designer Blake Edwards - Director Patrick McCormack - Editor Henry Mancini - Composer (Music Score) Johnny Mercer - Songwriter Philip H. Lathrop - Cinematographer Martin Manulis - Producer George James Hopkins - Set Designer Horace L. Hulburd - Special Effects J.P. Miller - Screenwriter J.P. Miller - Play Author

Days of Wine and Roses
Days of Wine and Roses is among director Blake Edwards's best films, likely his best non-comedy. Where many films about alcoholism may indulge a smug, moral superiority, the tone here is more of examination than of judgment. The performances from Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick are first-rate, as is the supporting performance of Charles Bickford. It is among the screen's most realistic and believable depictions of its subject matter, remarkable as a commercial success in an era that supposedly didn't want films of personal realism. While The Days of Wine and Roses is seldom studied in film schools, it is still often shown in college courses in the social sciences, for its continuing relevance to alcohol and other substance abuse problems. The film was nominated for six Oscars but won only for Henry Mancini's title song, which is now one of its few aspects that seems dated. ~ Richard Gilliam, All Movie Guide
 

Blake Edwards: Golden Globe, Best Director (nominated) Donfeld: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Black and White Costume Design (nominated) George James Hopkins: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Black and White Art Direction (nominated) Henry Mancini: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Song (winner) Jack Lemmon: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Actor (nominated) Jack Lemmon: Golden Globe, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (nominated) Johnny Mercer: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Song (winner) Joseph C. Wright: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Black and White Art Direction (nominated) Lee Remick: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Actress (nominated) Lee Remick: Golden Globe, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama (nominated)

British Academy of Film and Television, Best Film - Any Source (nominated) Golden Globe, Best Picture - Drama (nominated)

General Specifications: Language Options: English Subtitle Options: English, French, Spanish Sound Processing: DD1: Dolby Digital Mono Additional Features: Commentary by director Blake Edwards Vintage Jack Lemmon interview Theatrical trailers Subtitles: English, Français & Español MPAA Rating: DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 117 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- 1. Credits [2:14] 2. #7 [4:05] 3. A Name for It [2:58] 4. Elevator Banter [5:36] 5. That Brandy Thing [3:32] 6. Together in Heaven [6:58] 7. Man of Principle [3:44] 8. Roach Kingdom Revolt [3:40] 9. Newlyweds [7:01] 10. Taking Care of Business [4:59] 11. Drinking Buddies [5:52] 12. Not Everybody's Honest [4:31] 13. Kirsten's Accident [4:44] 14. A Couple of Bums [2:51] 15. A New Start [2:03] 16. Not-So-Private Party [5:31] 17. Greenhouse Foray [6:21] 18. Shower and Straitjacket [2:55] 19. Alcoholics Anonymous [5:28] 20. Kirsten Missing [5:07] 21. Go Away, Sober Joe [6:04] 22. Relapse [3:37] 23. All the Booze You Want [2:42] 24. If You Really Love Her [1:48] 25. Making Good [3:51] 26. The Way the World Works [3:55] 27. Joe's Choice [4:52]