IN CELEBRATION (DVD/LTBX 1.85/1975) DVD

In Celebration
One of the more cinematic entries in the mid-1970s American Film Theatre series, In Celebration is adapted from the play by David Storey. Lindsay Anderson, who directed the original stage version, reassembles his cast for this filmization. Alan Bates, James Bolam and Brian Cox play Andrew, Colin and Steven, the well-educated sons of roughhewn coal miner "Mr. Shaw" (Bill Owen) and his wife (Constance Chapman). On the occasion of their parents' wedding anniversary, the three sons return to their dank little home village. All three boys have become successful, but only Bolam is comfortable with his success. To his parents' dismay, Andrew announces that he has given up his law practice to become an artist; he also confesses to harboring homosexual inclinations. Prompted by the embittered Andrew, the other sons churn up memories of their childhood that they--and their parents--had hoped to keep buried. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast Alan Bates as Andrew Shaw James Bolam as Colin Shaw Brian Cox as Steven Shaw Constance Chapman as Mrs. Shaw Gabrielle Daye as Mrs. Burnett Bill Owen as Mr. Shaw

Crew Alan Withy - Art Director Lindsay Anderson - Director Russell Lloyd - Editor Christopher Gunning - Composer (Music Score) Dick Bush - Cinematographer Ely Landau - Producer Otto Plaschkes - Producer Henry T. Weinstein - Producer David Storey - Play Author

In Celebration
(not reviewed)
 

(no awards)

General Specifications: Language Options: English Subtitle Options: Sound Processing: Additional Features: An interview with Alan Bates An interview with playwright David Storey "David Storey and In Celebration," an essay by Michael Feingold, Chief Theatre Critic, The Village Voice The AFT cinebill for In Celebration Stills gallery The American Film Theatre scrapbook Enhanced for 16x9 TVs DVD Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1: Theatre Wide-Screen MPAA Rating: PG DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: Content Length: 130 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- 1. "Hello Dad!" [10:00] 2. "Hello Mom!" [6:09] 3. "How Does It Feel to Be Home?" [6:43] 4. Human Hygiene [12:12] 5. "Not My Cup of Tea" [8:53] 6. Memories [10:41] 7. The Truth [12:21] 8. A Toast [8:46] 9. Family Analysis [9:39] 10. "What's Going On?" [6:27] 11. Andrew's Vengeance [6:18] 12. "We All Have Our Problems" [6:30] 13. Choices [11:23]