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MPAA Rating: PG-13 Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations Movie Release: 2001 DVD Release: 07/09/2002 Format: DVD - Soft-Matted WSE for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned Edition: Dual Layered Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 2 hrs 1 mins Studio: Warner Home Video Members Wishing: 0 Genres: War, Romance, War Romance, Resistance Film

Based on the best-selling novel by Sebastian Faulks, this drama, set in Europe during World War II, stars Cate Blanchett as Charlotte, a Scottish woman living in London. Charlotte falls in love with Peter (Rupert Penry-Jones), a handsome RAF pilot, and the two are soon caught up in a torrid affair. Before long, Peter is sent off on a mission over France, and Charlotte receives word that Peter has been reported missing in action. Fluent in French and desperate to find the man she loves, Charlotte volunteers for work with British intelligence and is soon smuggled into France where she is to work with French resistance forces, posing as a woman from Paris. As Charlotte goes about her duties and tries to find Peter, she finds herself drawn to Julien (Billy Crudup), a Communist working with resistance forces. Charlotte is assigned to pose as a domestic at the home of Julien's father, Levade (Michael Gambon), where he's hiding two Jewish boys whose parents have been captured by Nazi troops. In order to maintain her cover and protect Julien, Levade, and the boys, Charlotte finds herself drawn into a relationship with Renech (Anton Lesser), a busybody schoolteacher who is collaborationg with the occupation troops. Directed by Gillian Armstrong, Charlotte Gray also features James Fleet, Ron Cook, and Helen McCrory. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cate Blanchett - Charlotte Gray
Billy Crudup - Julien Lavarde
Michael Gambon - Levade
Rupert Penry-Jones - Peter Gregory
Anton Lesser - Renech

Cate Blanchett and Billy Crudup star in the drama Charlotte Gray. The film is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen that looks very good. The image includes detailed black levels and crisp colors, making for a very pleasant viewing experience. No edge enhancement, dirt, or other imperfections were spotted throughout the entire length of the film. The soundtrack is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround in English. Aside of a few enveloping war scenes, this is a fairly subdued soundtrack that is focused in the front and center speakers. All aspects of the soundtrack are free and clear of any excessive hiss or distortion. Also included on this disc are English, Spanish, and French subtitles. The extra features included on this DVD edition of Charlotte Gray start off with an engaging audio commentary track by director Gillian Armstrong. This is a very brisk, enlightening track that should please fans looking to learn more about the film's production history. Also included on this disc are two very short behind-the-scenes featurettes, plus a theatrical trailer for the film. ~ Patrick Naugle, All Movie Guide