donauwaelzer

Hello all! I hope you can help w/this question. Am trying to find this title, " the Inspector," from a novel by Jan deHartog, I think the release date was 1959/1960 or thereabouts, cast included Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith and Harry Andrews (among others), but can't seem to find much definite in th usual venues. Also, was the filmscore (by Malcolm Arnold) ever released? Is the video available? TIA, donauwaelzer...

[ 09. August 2003, 12:09: Message edited by: DB7 ]

dylan

Search under *Lisa* (1962).

donauwaelzer

Many thnaks for the response, just occurred to me I probably should have posted this in, "name the film," but anyway, was able to google search, "Lisa," and that indeed is the film I had in mind. Has anyone seen this in video/DVD format? the last time I saw this film was probably 1972, but that was here in America, perhaps there's copies available in Britain? Also makes me wonder why not more biographical information here about Harry Andrews, Hugh Griffith, et al. They were such big screen presences in the 50's/60's. TIA, Donauwaelzer

DAVID RAYNER

The Inspector, a 20th Century-Fox CinemaScope release in Color by De Luxe, was released in the UK in June, 1962. It was produced by Mark Robson and was directed by Philip Dunne and starred Stephen Boyd and Dolores Hart and the music was composed and conducted by Malcolm Arnold. A really superb and now mainly neglected drama, it has, like many other Fox films of the period, never been issued on video in the UK and hasn't even been shown on UK television since 1975, 28 years ago! Although no soundtrack material was issued on disc at the time, two versions of the main theme were issued on singles in the UK, by Ferrante and Teicher on HMV 45-POP 1028 and by The Wayfarers on Decca 45-F.11473 (both long since deleted). As far as I know, the film, retitled "Lisa" for American audiences, isn't available on video in the US, either, as a quick check on amazon.com or Movies Unlimited will show.

donauwaelzer

more's the pity. As I remember, a really well done drama, competently written, memorably acted and superbly scored, but as was said, many of the fox films from this period haven't made it to video and were equally engaging. I wonder if e-mailing would help and if so, to whom?

noircrime

Lisa aka The Inspector from 1962

Any information on obtaining a viewable copy would be appreciated.

Thanks

Shaun

Hi all
I am looking for video/dvd copy of Lisa aka The Inspector 1961 starring Stephen Boyd. Cany anybody help. cheers Shaun

laura1

Hi
I maybe able to help with this movie please
send your eMail address to me.

Laura1

Shaun

Hi Laura,

Trying to contact you re your message; Lisa / The Inspector.

Thanks
Shaun

JohnB_Toronto

I have a copy of LISA on DVD. I bought it as a tape on eBay and transferred it so it's a little rough - looks like maybe a 2nd generation dub from TV. It's certainly watchable alright but I'm also on the lookout for a better print. If anyone would like a copy please contact me. I'm especially anxious to get British films from the 50s so if you've any to offer I'll be delighted to trade lists.

Gary2

Does anyone know if this 1962 film is available on DVD or VHS? I remember part of it being filmed at Three Cliffs Bay on the Gower Peninsular, South Wales when I was a boy. It created great excitement at the time!

NappieB

A great movie! I've never seen or heard of it since it was first released!

For some reason I always remember the railroad tracks during the opening credits! Nice filmaking!

"The future is yet to come" - George W. Bush

Shaun

This film is also titled Lisa. It has never been released commercially which I think is a shame and has rarely been screened on British television - may be wrong but I think I read somewhere its not had a screening since the mid 80's.

If you'd like a copy you're most welcome, send me a pm.

Regards

Shaun