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Whistle Stopper - Saving Grace
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List Price: $14.99
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Manufacturer: Embassy/Nelson Ent. - O.B.
Starring: Tom Conti, Fernando Rey, Erland Josephson, Giancarlo Giannini, Donald Hewlett
Directed By: Robert M. Young
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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786300147966
Format: Closed-captioned
ISBN: 6300147967
Label: Embassy/Nelson Ent. - O.B.
Manufacturer: Embassy/Nelson Ent. - O.B.
Number Of Items: 1
Publication Date: 1990-05
Publisher: Embassy/Nelson Ent. - O.B.
Release Date: 1990-05-24
Studio: Embassy/Nelson Ent. - O.B.
Theatrical Release Date: 1985-10-01
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Summary: Thank you! Thank you!
Comment: All this time, I thought I was the only who loved this movie as much as you do. I had a copy of this movie at one time and was so eager for my friends to see it, I loaned it to a preacher when he had surgery and I never saw the movie again and he joined the Navy and moved to Spain. Ever since, I have been looking for this movie on DVD. What a disappointment that it isn't on DVD. Whenever I think of the movie, I can't help but smile. It has such true meaning for humanitarian causes. Please keep me posted when it comes out on DVD (if ever). I am so glad there is a Saving Grace following!
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Summary: Even after 20 years, I still remember this charming film. BRING OUT THE DVD!
Comment: I saw this charming film on the recommendation of my brother in law. A film about a pope who gets locked out? Eeeehhhhhhhh, I dunno.
My husband and I watched it and were absolutely charmed. We have been looking for a DVD version for the last few years to add it to our library and share with our kids.
BRING THIS GEM TO DVD!
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Summary: Wonderful spiritual journey
Comment: A friend recommended this to me years ago, and when I saw the video, I loved it. Later my wife bought the VHS for me, but I hope that it will be released on DVD one day.
Although listed as a comedy--and it does have a strong humorous flavor throughout--it is a powerful drama about spiritual growth, hope, despair, love, and self respect. Reminiscent somewhat of "Shoes of the Fisherman," starring Anthony Quinn, from several years earlier, this is the story of a Pope's returning to his roots of being a pastor and helper of mankind--something he found difficult, if not impossible, to do in the Vatican. Somewhat by accident, he embarked on a spiritual journey and once again proved that he was a true priest of God.
If you haven't seen this movie, please do so. It is somewhat of a "sleeper" and may be difficult to find. Quite frankly, I don't know why it didn't get more visibility.
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Summary: Why not DVD?!
Comment: I remember seeing the preview to this movie when it was released in the theaters, and thinking, "Sounds Funny!" Well, we may have been a little mislead by that. However, this movie shows what we all must go through at one time in our lives: Self-Realization. As the Pope, is Leo really doing God's work? As a figurehead, maybe. But that's not why he became a priest. His lack of opportunity to help others, and the guilt that it brings to him is sparked by a small girl from a remote town who comes all the way to Rome to tell him that her town has no priest. His heart aches, and when he finds himself locked out of the Vatican and dressed pretty much like a bum, his impulse is to find this town and see how life can be infused back into it. Along the way, he meets bullies, theives, and love. This movie could have gotten ugly, and we could have seen the Pope in bed with a beautiful young woman, whom he understandably finds very attractive. Instead, we see a morality tale, where he won't be stopped from helping these people when they don't want to help themselves. He suffers a tremendous loss when a boy from the village is mudered, but through his death, the town once again comes alive. They do in fact have a priest in their town, and with Leo's help, he finds God again. There are plenty of smiles in this movie, but I am more touched by the story of a man who truly wants to help his fellow man. I know this is a little known show. Too bad. There are so many good lessons to be learned. But as is has no wild sex scenes, or guns blasting, most people aren't interested. I wish there were more shows like this one. After watching it, you feel like even you may make a contribution to someone's life that will change it forever, just like Leo did.
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Summary: DrDeP
Comment: This film is not just a must see, it is a must own. You will definitely want to bring out this film over and over to see again. From its creative, unique plot, funny lines, irony, beautiful scenery, marvelous acting, and wonderful, not just feel-good but make-you-think message, you will want to add this movie to your favorites list.
Saving Grace delights, inspires and gently admonishes the viewer to find and be faithful to the things in life that really matter, despite the naysayers and obstacles that mount up to try to obscure the simple good all around us. This film is the opposite of in-your-face religion; instead it is about all of us finding the love and goodness in the rough and simple places all about us, rather than in the high places.
When I stumbled onto this movie some years back in a video store, the film quickly became a favorite, that I regularly showed to family and friends, and to youth groups. All loved it, both the guys and the girls.
I would always bring it out Saving Grace to view when I became overwhelmed or beaten around by life. To my great remorse, my VHS copy was lost when I loaned it out and never got it back. That was several years ago.
Now I am on this site looking for a copy on DVD to buy, and grumbling because it doesn't seem to be available. Once I find the DVD version, I will purchase at least 5 copies,for myself and to give as gifts to family and friends. I hope the powers that be come to their senses and make this beautiful film available on DVD. It also would be great to see on TV; I can imagine it becoming a recurring favorite through the years.
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