This film has been released in various lengths. The video release (Cineplex Odeon) in Canada has a length of 150 minutes. The DVD release has a length of 172 minutes and is somewhat confusing. The disk itself shows a Platinum release but the DVD content shows no Platinum logo or trademark whatsoever. The DVD cover shows no company at all. The print quality is fairly good - about par for an Eighties TV production.The film was originally produced for television (HBO in the U.S. and CTV Network in Canada).
"Sword" has the same source material as Spielberg's "Munich" and this is reflected in a number of similarities between the two films.
At any rate, "Gideon" can stand on its own merits. It is an absorbing film detailing the Israeli response to the slaughter of their athletes at the Munich Olympics.The acting is effective especially Rod Steiger as their Israeli boss and Collen Dewhurst as Golda Meir.
Considering the limited budget (compared to "Munich") this is a first rate adaptation of Jonas' book.
"Sword" has the same source material as Spielberg's "Munich" and this is reflected in a number of similarities between the two films.
At any rate, "Gideon" can stand on its own merits. It is an absorbing film detailing the Israeli response to the slaughter of their athletes at the Munich Olympics.The acting is effective especially Rod Steiger as their Israeli boss and Collen Dewhurst as Golda Meir.
Considering the limited budget (compared to "Munich") this is a first rate adaptation of Jonas' book.