Out of Africa | 
 enlarge | Director: Sydney Pollack
Actors: Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen, Malick Bowens
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 161 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D20250D
ISBN: 0783240171
UPC: 025192025020
EAN: 9780783240176
ASIN: 0783240171
Theatrical Release Date: December 18, 1985
Release Date: February 29, 2000
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Sydney Pollack's 1985 multiple-Oscar winner is a sumptuous and emotionally satisfying film about the life of Danish writer Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep), better known as Isak Dinesen, who travels to Kenya to be with her German husband (Klaus Maria Brandauer) but falls for an English adventurer (Robert Redford). The film is slow in developing the relationship, but it is rich in beautiful images of Africa and in the romantic tone surrounding Blixen's gradual discovery of her life and voice. One downside: while we may all love Redford, he is as convincingly British as Kevin Costner is in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. --Tom Keogh
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The most acclaimed motion picture of 1985 stars Robert Redford and Meryl Streep in one of the screen's great epic romances. Directed by Oscar winner Sydney Pollack, Out of Africa is the fascinating true story of Karen Blixen, a strong-willed woman who, with her philandering husband (Klaus Maria Brandauer), runs a coffee plantation in Kenya, circa 1914. To her astonishment, she soon discovers herself falling in love with the land, its people and a mysterious white hunter (Redford). The masterfully crafted, breathtakingly produced story of love and loss earned Oscars for Best Picture, Director, Screenplay (based on material from another medium), Cinematography, Original Score, Art Direction (Set Decoration) and Sound.
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 Breathtaking September 5, 2008
Karen S. Wako (silver spring, MD 20902 USA)
This is one of the best romantic movies I have ever seen. It touches on the need to be independent but at the same time wanting companionship and closeness with another. I can say that I found this to be somehow feminist especially in the way karen Blixen handled her life and went against what might have been considered proper female behaivor at that time. She followed her heart and regardless of what was thrown her way she handled it with dignity and strength. The part of the movie that I particularly liked was when marriage was being discussed with robert redford's character and he says that a piece of paper will not make him love her more(my feelings exactly). i loved this movie and will definitely watch it again.
 Pollack's classic Oscar winner August 17, 2008
Dennis W. Wong
The recently deceased Sidney Pollack made many fine movies but this one along with "They Shoot Horses, Don't They", ranks among his best. An Oscar winner for Best Picture and Best Director, Pollack in the best David Lean fashion has made a love letter to Africa--the land, its people. It's basically a love story of Issak Dinesan who tries to tame Africa, her adopted land and the man she loves, Denys Finch Hatton. Streep & Robert Redford are excellent in their roles though for some reason only known to Pollack, Redford speaks in his normal American rather with a English dialect since the character is a Brit. I'm told Redford wanted to use an English dialect but Pollack said no. Also outstanding is Klaus Maria Blandauer in the dual roles as Dinessen's husband and the husband's brother. I've hesitated purchasing this because I am hoping Universal will release it in Blu-ray soon. This film deserves to be seen on a big flat-screen TV!!
Classic Movie July 26, 2008
N. Marple
This is one of Meryl Streep finest movies. A moving love story of a man and Africa.
Now a Classic July 25, 2008
Glenn Gronquist
Sidney Pollack intertwines a beautiful love story with stunning photography of East African vistas. Based on the true life story of Isak Dinesen the movie takes us back to a colonial period when Africa was still wild and fresh. I especially liked the scenes of flying in the Tiger Moth biplane. Pollack, a pilot, gives a perfect view of the African rift from above. Simply stunning and memorable.
Still a winner after all these years July 17, 2008
Marshall B. Mcdonald (RED SPRINGS, NC USA)
I WATCHED "OUT OF AFRICA", SHORTLY AFTER IT FIRST CAME OUT YEARS AGO. IT IS STILL AN AWARD WINNER IN MY OPINION. I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED SEEING IT AGAIN.
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