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| A Day in October | 
| Director: Kenneth Madsen
Actors: D.b. Sweeney, Kelly Wolf, Tovah Feldshuh, Daniel Benzali, Ole Lemmeke
Studio: Tango Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
Buy New: $4.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 11195
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Running Time: 97 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: TE1065
UPC: 844628010658
EAN: 0844628010658
ASIN: B000FDFSYA
Theatrical Release Date: 1991
Release Date: June 27, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Against the greatest evil in history a nation stands together. This story reveals 1943 Copenhagen coming to a boil as Nazi Germany absorbs Denmark into its deadly arena.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MYSTERY/SUSPENSE Rating: NR UPC: 844628010658 Manufacturer No: TE1065
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 A boring film in October August 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I admit I was swayed to purchase this DVD by the good reviews it received on Amazon. I like films about WWII; I like DB Sweeny; and the plight of Danish Jews sounded compelling. But the film is a 'dud' and sad to say in particular because DB Sweeny just isn't very good here.
The story of the Danish Jews escaping to Sweden just before they were to be sent to concentration camps by the Nazi's, should hold anyone's interest, but the effort by the filmaker to make an engaging movie just falls flat. Scenes go on too long with no forward movment of the story and I just couldn't find anything that likeable about the characters. So don't be fooled by the reviews; this movie isn't terrible--just 'dull' in its presentation and really not worth your time.
 ....gripping July 27, 2008
It's been awhile since I have seen this film but I remember that it was well done.
Another great Holocaust story. June 2, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I always hesitate to say too much about these movies as it takes away all the elements of surprise.
I very much enjoyed this movie. It shows how people help people and what we are able to do when we have to.
I hope by remembering where we were we will never go there again.
A must see for Holocaust survival lovers.
The Scandinavian Miracle at Midnight February 16, 2007
64 out of 65 found this review helpful
One of the most remarkable feats of World War II happened in Denmark. After about three years of believing they could live in peace with the Germans, the Jews were finally scheduled to be shipped to the death camps. Fortunately, a trusted Dane working in the German's Command learned of the plan a day or two before it was to happen, so he secretly warned the Jews. Within a matter of hours, the Danish Resistance help get some 7,200 Jews on boats and taken to Sweden. Being neutral, Sweden willingly took in these Jewish refugees. Fewer than four hundred did not escape, but were shipped out of Denmark to the camps. This is the compelling, true story of one family in that 'miracle at midnight.' The Disney movie of that name is a similar story, which chronicles another family experience during that same incident.
There is so much to discuss in this movie that parents will just want to watch it with their kids to decide what would be important to their family. There is very little bad language, or anything objectionable to traditional values families in this movie. It is one you will not soon forget. Oh, one more thing: When the Jews were finally able to return to Denmark after the war, they found their businesses had been kept going, their homes maintained, and even their gardens attended by the Danes!
Great Movie August 1, 2004
27 out of 29 found this review helpful
This is an excellent movie, and I also think it was one of the best World War 2 movies I have ever seen. Seeing people being courageous in the face of fear in real life is one of the most powerful things I think any movie could be about. The relationships formed were very touching as well. I will recommend this to any and all I see, and as proof of how good I think it is, I have never desired to write a review of any movie before this one.
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