Brigadoon (1954) — Widescreen DVD — Used
Step into a magical Scottish village that appears only once every hundred years in this enchanting MGM musical. While traveling through the Highlands, American visitors Tommy Albright (Gene Kelly) and Jeff Douglas (Van Johnson) discover Brigadoon, a village seemingly untouched by time. Tommy falls for the beautiful Fiona Campbell (Cyd Charisse), but their romance faces an extraordinary choice: can he leave his old life behind for a place that will soon vanish again? Directed by Vincente Minnelli and featuring the celebrated songs of Lerner and Loewe, Brigadoon is a sweeping fantasy of music, dance, romance and wonder.
Principal Cast & Crew
- Gene Kelly — Tommy Albright
- Cyd Charisse — Fiona Campbell
- Van Johnson — Jeff Douglas
- Barry Jones — Mr. Lundie
- Elaine Stewart — Jane Ashton
- Albert Sharpe — Andrew Campbell
- Director: Vincente Minnelli
- Producer: Arthur Freed
- Music: Frederick Loewe; Lyrics and original book: Alan Jay Lerner
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- The movie is based on the Broadway musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, which opened in 1947.
- Gene Kelly created the film's dance choreography, replacing the stage production's Agnes de Mille choreography.
- Director Vincente Minnelli also directed the MGM musicals Meet Me in St. Louis and An American in Paris.
- The film was photographed in CinemaScope, contributing to its expansive widescreen look.
- The story's magical village appears for just one day every hundred years, setting up the film's central romantic dilemma.
DVD Edition Details
- Film: Brigadoon (1954)
- Format: DVD — Widescreen
- Studio / Distributor: MGM / Warner Home Video
- Genre: Musical / Fantasy / Romance
- Approximate runtime: 108 minutes
- Language: English; French audio option
- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
- UPC: 012569672390
- Condition: Used / Pre-owned
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