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The Scarlet and the Black
enlarge	Director: Jerry London Actors: Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer, John Gielgud, Raf Vallone, Kenneth Colley Studio: Lions Gate Category: DVD List Price: ~~$14.98~~ Buy New: $7.41 You Save: $7.57 (51%) New (41) Used (9) Collectible (2) from $7.40 Avg. Customer Rating: 68 reviews Sales Rank: 4418 Format: Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Unrated Number Of Items: 1 Running Time: 156 Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 MPN: IVED13952D UPC: 012236139522 EAN: 0012236139522 ASIN: B00008J2PG Theatrical Release Date: February 2, 1983 Release Date: April 22, 2003 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Condition: Brand New and Factory Sealed Item Fast Shipping

Editorial Reviews: Product Description Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 11/01/2005 Run time: 156 minutes Rating: Nr

Customer Reviews: Read 63 more reviews... The Scarlet and the Black October 10, 2008 Was surprised at this dvd.. it was BETTER than I ever expected.. would recommend this dvd. Enjoyed even more , as it was a true story. Masterful Rendition September 11, 2008 The interplay between Gregory Peck ("The Scarlet" -Msgr. O'Flaherty) and Christopher Plummer ("The Black" -Nazi Commandant of Rome) is as complex as it is artfully played. They are both protagonist and antagonist with each other shining through in this true-to-life story. Since purchasing this DVD from Amazon, I have watched it several times enjoying it fully each time. Both actors are masterful in their parts as they portray this incredible interaction between "good and evil". No more soft soap please July 23, 2008 3 out of 13 found this review helpful I will say honestly and up front, I have little love lost for the Church. It has lied, obfuscated and just plain obstructed justice for decades of child abuse, enslavement in the Magdalene Launderies occurring to the late 20th Century. While,including the character portrayed herein, there were many good men/women who helped, it does not cover the stain of the crimes committed by the Church. Also, it doesn't cover the crimes continuing to be committed. This movie is one of several that have been made showing the good side of the Vatican and its' represetatives. It is based on historical data. But what we must remember and not forget is the other reality of that Era. Instead of actively speaking out against Hitler and his Minions, the Catholic Church chose to be silent. When was being sought for Hitler's final solution, it should have been preemptively given to Allied Intelligence with the seal of the Pope as its' authenticity. None of this occurred. In fact, a great many escapes from the Allies sweep for Nazis involved in the final solution was done with Vatica papers. Yes, this is a moving story. But let us deal in reality, the Church operated a series of launderies where young womnen worked without hope of leaving in Ireland. Many of them buried in unmarked graves. In Newfoundland, one order of monks ran a child brothel for molestors quaintly called an orphanage. To put icing on the cake, the monks were paid money by the Canadian goverment to do this fine project. The police were caught looking the other way for the need of many for an occasional transgression. The Church has never openly dealt with any priestly misconduct unless it was finally pulled out of them by lawsuits, press, and in rare casie criminal prosecution. The Church, in fact, have helped several offenders in the US avoid prosecution or make the prosecution deal with them. They helped one offender in Dallas avoid being put in the Jail as all other similar offenders. This man was able to stay on church property before and during the prosecution. Very well made movie...worth watching for all June 14, 2008 1 out of 3 found this review helpful This is a great story...especially since it is a true story. Gregory Peck does a great job and is fascinating to watch. But the real draw is the true to life story. Forgotten classic June 2, 2008 1 out of 2 found this review helpful This is a fantastic movie that has been much overlooked. For all of you Holocaust survival movies lovers this is in my top 10. Gregory Peck is perfect for the role of the father. He did what was right at all costs. Lots of cliff hanging moments and the end will amaze you at the power of forgiveness.