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The Cold Blue is a 2018 documentary composed from 90 hours of "lost" footage director William Wyler used for his 1944 documentary The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress. The Memphis Belle documentary was very highly regarded. Unfortunately all existing prints were faded and scratched.
May 17, 2019 · Directed by Erik Nelson and featuring newly restored footage shot by Oscar-winning director William Wyler, The Cold Blue is a meditation on youth, war and trauma, and a tribute to one of...
- 2 min
- 309.1K
- HBO
Jul 4, 2019 · The Cold Blue is a film by Erik Nelson that uses restored footage from William Wyler's 1944 documentary The Memphis Belle to tell the story of the 8th Air Force in the Second World War. It features narration from some of the last surviving B-17 pilots and explores their experiences and sacrifices.
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- Documentary, War
- Erik Nelson
- 2019-07-04
We are left with a valuable record of an extraordinary period. The vibrant colour lends the images an immediacy that strips away the decades. Rated: 4/5 Jul 5, 2019. 'The Cold Blue' gives a...
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- Creative Differences
- Erik Nelson
- Documentary, War
Restored footage shot by director William Wyler documents the lives of World War II's heroic Eighth Air Force. Watch The Cold Blue online at HBO.com. Stream on any device any time. Explore cast information, synopsis and more.
May 23, 2024 · The Cold Blue is a filmmaker's dream: a documentary made from the unused raw footage of a legendary Hollywood director's World War II documentary. Learn how Erik Nelson restored and reimagined Wyler's original Memphis Belle film and created a stunning portrait of B-17 bomber crews.
In 1943, legendary Hollywood director William Wyler and his film crew flew combat missions on B-17 bombers to document the fierce air battles of World War II....
- 23 min
- 35.3K
- HBO
