The Greatest Musicals Five-Film Collection [DVD]

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The Greatest Musicals Five-Film Collection includes The Greatest Showman, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Moulin Rouge and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The Greatest Showman Hugh Jackman leads an all-star cast in this bold and original musical filled with infectious showstopping performances that will bring you to your feet time and time again. Inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum (Jackman) and celebrating the birth of show business, the film follows the visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerising spectacle. This inspirational film also stars Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya. West Side Story Winner of ten Academy Awards , including Best Picture,* this electrifying musical sets the ageless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s New York. Featuring an unforgettable score, exuberant choreography and powerful performances by Natalie Wood, Russ Tamblyn, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris, WEST SIDE STORY will forever resonate as a true cinematic masterpiece. *1961: Best Picture, Supporting Actor (George Chakiris), Supporting Actress (Rita Moreno), Art Direction (Colour), Cinematography (Colour), Costume Design (Colour), Directing, Film Editing, Music Scoring, Sound. The Sound of Music Rodgers & Hammerstein’s cinematic treasure and Winner of five Academy Awards *, including Best Picture, stars Julie Andrews as Maria, the warmhearted young woman who leaves the convent to bring joy and music to Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) and his children. Experience this magnificent movie musical filled with unforgettable songs, including “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favourite Things” and “The Sound of Music.” Moulin Rouge A passion-filled poet falls for a breathtaking courtesan in this exotic musical love story from the unique and spellbinding imagination of visionary director Baz Luhrmann (Romeo + Juliet, Strictly Ballroom). Stunning performances from stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor fuel this moving romantic journey set in and around a fabulously, sensuous night club. Mesmerising and exuberant entertainment, the film pops with a contemporary, chart-topping soundtrack that makes Moulin Rouge an experience you won’t forget! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls — start your engines. You’re about to take an incredible ride with one of the most wonderful family films of all time! With its clever tunes (including the Oscar -Nominated title song*), marvellous cast and enchanting storyline, this delightful romp is lots of fun and simply “toot sweet” to pass up! Dick Van Dyke stars as eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, who creates an extraordinary car called Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. It not only drives — but also flies and floats — as it leads him, his two children and his beautiful lady friend, Truly Scrumptious (Sally Ann Howes), into a magical world of pirates, castles and endless adventure.