Cat. No. DVDMBR 1284: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD ~ GREGORY PECK / MARY BADHAM / PHILLIP ALFORD / JOHN MEGNA. UNIVERSAL / SONY 8288202.

WINNER OF ACADEMY AWARD - BEST ACTOR. 

BLACK & WHITE RUNNING TIME: 123 MINS.

REVIEW: Gregory Peck won an Oscar for his brilliant performance as the Southern lawyer who defends a black man accused of rape in this film version of the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel. The way in which it captures a time, place and above all, a mood, makes this film a masterpiece.

The setting is a dusty Southern town during the Depression. A white woman accuses a black man of rape. Though he is obviously innocent, the outcome of his trial is such a foregone conclusion that no lawyer will step forward to defend him, except Peck, the town’s most distinguished citizen. His defence costs him many friendships but earns him the respect and admiration of his two motherless children.

SPECIAL FEATURES: *Digitally remastered and fully restored from the original film elements *Fearful Symmetry: A feature length documentary on the making of To Kill A Mockingbird with cast and crew interviews and a visit to author Harper Lee’s home town *A conversation with Gregory Peck: an intimate feature-length documentary on one of the most beloved actors in film history with interviews, film clips, home movies and more *Academy Award Best Actor Acceptance Speech *American Film Institute Life Achievement Award: Gregory Peck’s memorable remarks upon receiving the AFI Life Achievement Award *Excerpt From A Tribute to Gregory Peck: Cecilia Peck’s heartwarming farewell to her father given at the Academy in celebration of his life *Scout Remembers: Actress Mary Badham shares her experiences working with Gregory Peck *Theatrical Trailer *Feature Documentary with Director Robert Mulligan and Producer Alan Pakula *100 Years Of Universal – Restoring The Classics: An in-depth look at the intricate process of preserving the studio’s film legacy.

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