Thursday, August 2, 2012

Sunrise

Legendary German director F.W. Murnau made his Hollywood debut with this classic masterpiece. A married farmer falls under the spell of a beautiful from the city which threatens to destroy his life. Brilliantly written and executed with terrific performances and breathtaking cinematography that has stood the test of time. The special effects and score with sound design were ahead of its time. Janet Gaynor and George O'Brien star in this silent classic. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.

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