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About this DVD

Video Release:June 1, 2002

Theatrical Release:1996

Runtime:300

Rating:Not Rated

Studio:A&E Home Video

UPC:733961702545

Notes

Developed for television in association with Chestermead Ltd. Broadcast originally in the USA on A&E, the Arts & Entertainment Network, January 14, 15 & 16, 1996. Also available on video in Canada. Additional cast: Polly Maberly (Kitty Bennet); Lucy Briers (Mary Bennet); and Lucy Scott (Charlotte Lucas). Additional credits: Julie Scott (associate producer); Paul Brodrick (production manager); Roger Pearce (camera operator); Alf Pamplin (Steadicam); Pip Short (assistant director); Jane Gibson (choreographer); Rupert Scrivener (dubbing mixer); Graham Brown (visual effects designer). Actor Colin Firth was born in Hampshire, England in 1961. His father was a history teacher and as a teenager he spent one year in the States. Firth joined the National Youth Theatre in London at 18, then studied at the Drama Centre for three years. He left before graduation to join the West End production of Julian Mitchell's "Another Country." Firth had a role in "Circle of Friends," a 1995 theatrical release. Released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the novel's writing. Copyright BBC 1995.

Description

The bicentennial production of Jane Austen's novel is given the most lavish treatment yet, by "Upstairs Downstairs" director Simon Langton. The classic novel of manners, society, and love includes much of Austen's rich commentary on human nature, and extensive, gorgeous location shooting in historic English country homes.

Synopsis

From Jane Austen's classic novel about the morals and mores of the class system in Georgian England. The intelligent and spirited Elizabeth Bennet is one of five daughters -- which, during that era, meant trouble: because women cannot inherit, upon her father's death her family's home will become the property of their nearest male relative. Only marriage, preferably to someone wealthy, can ensure her security. But the proud young lady instantly takes offense when Mr. Darcy, a promising newcomer in town, doesn't seem quite admiring enough, and she spurns his advances. Slowly and painfully, Elizabeth realizes her error, but not before it seems she has lost Mr. Darcy forever.

Edition Description

• Released in English
• Originally in English
• Digitally Re-Mastered
• Collectors Edition
• Surround Sound, Digital Sound, Stereo, Stereo Surround
• NTSC (Canada and USA)
• Runtime: 300 minutes
• Color

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Lady Knight
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"THE" Pride and Prejudice Movie

16 hours ago

It's not like this DVD really needs another review, but I'm going to add my two cents worth in anyways! This is 'THE' adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice". The one staring Keira Knightley is great, but this one is better. Colin Firth is adorable as Darcy (I personally like Matthew McFayden better, but that's based solely on looks. Firth plays a more likeable and human Darcy)! Truly a testament to the greatness of BBC adaptations and the talent of Jane Austen.
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Lynn Stewart
The Definitive RomCom

2 months ago

Colin Firth is, was and always will be the only Darcy. This version of the first ever Romantic story told through the eyes of Simon Langton takes you back to Jane Austen's England, and the magic she saw when creating her stories. It is without a doubt above any other version ever made.
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Sara Pinto
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Forever Wonderful!

6 months ago

I must have watched this BBC program at least 100 times and I still love it. I think that is both a testament to the masterful story-telling of Jane Austen and also the brilliantly constructed adaptation by Simon Langton. Colin Firth is the very image of the proud, kind-hearted, aristocratic Darcy. Furthermore Jennifer Ehle not only takes on the role of Elizabeth Bennet but she becomes Elizabeth Bennet, fault and all. In entirity the 1995 cast is perfect which makes for a film that stands out… + read more
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Marilyn Baird
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Wonderful

6 months ago

This is one of the very few movies that I can watch over and over again and never tire of.
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Yohely Pacheco
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Great!

7 months ago

Wow, it was so much like the book. Great acting on both leading roles. Colin Firth is so good in this mini series. I think any Jane Austen fan should own this DVD.
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