The immortal Peter Sellers is hilarious as a pompous retired general who still has a taste for the ladies in French playwright Jean Anouilh's philosophical farce. A lusty comedy of manners 'Waltz of the Toreadors' tempers its treatment of an old rake's delusions with generous dollops of wit and compassion.
John Cale
Before launching his solo career John Cale along with Lou Reed was a primary creative force behind the Velvet Underground as bassist viola player keyboardist and occasional co-songwriter (the exact nature of his compositional contributions is still a matter of heated debate amongst the group). He was without question one of the most influential producers of pre-punk punk and new wave overseeing important recordings by the Stooges Nico Patti Smith the Modern Lovers and Squeeze. Shot live in Brussels during the 1992 European tour this film bears witness to the immense performing talent of John Cale here put to the service of some of the most well known titles in his repertoire. 1. On A Wedding Anniversary 2. Lie Still Sleep Becalmed 3. Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night 4. Carmen Miranda 5. Cordoba 6. Ship Of Fools 7. Leaving It Up To You 8. The Ballad Of Cable Hogue 9. Chinese Envoy 10. Fear (Is A Man's Best Friend) 11. Dying Of The Vine 12. Heartbreak Hotel 13. Styles It Takes 14. Paris 1919 15. (I Keep A) Close Watch 16. Hallelujah
Contains all twelve episodes from this crown jewel of British comedy. This exclusive collector's edition featuring a Corgi model of Basil's Austin 1300 and a hand painted figurine of Basil would be a great gift! Episode titles: A Touch of Class The Builders The Wedding Party The Hotel Inspectors Gourmet Night The Germans Communication Problems The Psychiatrist Waldorf Salad The Kipper and the Corpse The Anniversary Basil the Rat.
Before launching his solo career John Cale along with Lou Reed was a primary creative force behind the Velvet Underground as bassist viola player keyboardist and occasional co-songwriter (the exact nature of his compositional contributions is still a matter of heated debate amongst the group). He was without question one of the most influential producers of pre-punk punk and new wave overseeing important recordings by the Stooges Nico Patti Smith the Modern Lovers and Squeeze. Shot live in Brussels during the 1992 European tour this film bears witness to the immense performing talent of John Cale here put to the service of some of the most well known titles in his repertoire. 1. On A Wedding Anniversary 2. Lie Still Sleep Becalmed 3. Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night 4. Carmen Miranda 5. Cordoba 6. Ship Of Fools 7. Leaving It Up To You 8. The Ballad Of Cable Hogue 9. Chinese Envoy 10. Fear (Is A Man's Best Friend) 11. Dying Of The Vine 12. Heartbreak Hotel 13. Styles It Takes 14. Paris 1919 15. (I Keep A) Close Watch 16. Hallelujah
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