All This and World War II
All This and World War II
PG | 12 November 1976 (USA)
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Peter Gabriel is among the rockstars performing the music of Lennon and McCartney against a montage of World War II newsreel footage.

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Perry Kate

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

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Scanialara

You won't be disappointed!

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Listonixio

Fresh and Exciting

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Allison Davies

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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Jeff O'Connell

About a gazillion copies of the soundtrack (on CD and vinyl) are being sold via Amazon.com and eBay, but the film?Well, here are 4 possible sources to acquire this movie (at your own risk). Since I cannot post direct online links, you will have to do the searches for yourself on Google and YouTube.1. Subterranean Cinema (do search on Google with "All This And World War II DVD")IMDb will not allow this web address to be posted. You must e-mail the site's proprietor for information on obtaining a DVD copy, which is listed at the site.2. The Video Beat (do search on Google with "All This And World II DVD")(apparently selling a DVD or VHS copy for $29 plus s/h, with the following bonus features: JOHN LENNON : MAN OF THE DECADE 1969 U.K. TV special. Dec-30-69. Rare ATV special that examined three influential men of the 1960s; John F. Kennedy, Ho Chi Minh and John Lennon. When esteemed sociologist and anthropologist Dr. Desmond Morris was asked whom he felt was the man of the decade, he chose John Lennon. Dr. Morris presents the John Lennon segment which included analysis of John Lennon's contribution to the 1960s, Beatles footage (selected by Lennon) and interviews with John as he strolled through the grounds of Tittenhurst Park. Topics discussed by Lennon include youth culture, Vietnam, peace, love, LSD, the establishment, Woodstock, and more.BEATLES COVER GROUPS 1960s From U.S. TV. The girls from TV show Petticoat Junction call themselves "The Lady Bugs" and perform "I Saw Her Standing There." From TV show Shivaree "The Mermaids" perform Twist and Shout." From an unknown Chinese movie a group of mop-top Orientals perform a very weird version of "I Saw Her Standing There." )3. Shocking Videos (the website name is actually "revengeismydestiny") has advertised a DVD copy for $14.95 plus s/h (do search on Google with "All This And World II DVD"). It is listed in their "Hot 100" section of cult movie offerings on DVD.4. The ENTIRE film has been posted on YouTube, with a catch: the soundtrack has been re-dubbed with the music of Beatallica, a comedy speed-metal group that covers/rewrites Beatles songs in the style of Metallica...in 9 parts. Just do a YouTube search using the exact words "Beatallica - All This And World War II."So the above four options are the closest ways that you'll ever have to view/own this film at home (so far...). I haven't seen the original version of "ATAWWII," so I cannot add any reviews or star ratings yet...

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gfreebirdk4

I saw this film about six times over a month long period at sea while serving on the USS Parche (SSN 683) way back in 1978. It was still on 16mm format at that time! I enjoyed it immensely as did many others in the crew (thus the repeated viewings) because of the odd marriage of WWII movie and newsreel footage with Beatles music. Remember, this was a time when movies featuring rock music soundtracks were in vogue (Pink Floyd's The Wall and Zeppelin's The Song Remains The Same come to mind), so I can see why 20th Century thought it might play well. I for one would love to see this come out on DVD so I could add it to my collection. Considering some of the trash that makes it to the home entertainment market these days, it's not that bad a film. Not to mention the message it leaves us with is as timeless now as it was in the 1970's-- give peace a chance!

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dingomantexas

I saw this film when it came out around Christmas in San Francisco at the Vogue. Excellent film that was far ahead of its time in concept. From what I heard 20th Century Fox pulled the prints and stripped them of mineral/element content, including negatives after the film received such horrible reviews and died quickly at the box office.......any truth to this???

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odnert

I would love to see this movie again. I saw it at the CINERAMA Dome in Hollywood, CA, 1976. The vinyl LP was a double album and had lots of cool stills and lyrics. I still remember the footage of the youngsters riding out to the english countryside in trains with gas masks on. What will it take to get this film printed again?

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