Join Amazon Prime and get unlimited Free First Class Delivery. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
More Buying Choices
11 used & new from £5.68
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Amazing Stories - Series 1 - Complete [DVD] [1985]
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images

Amazing Stories - Series 1 - Complete [DVD] [1985]

DVD ~ John Lithgow
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
RRP: £27.99
Price: £9.38 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £18.61 (66%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Items for dispatch to UK will be sold by Amazon's Preferred Merchant. (Why?) Gift-wrap available.

7 new from £5.68 4 used from £6.25
Learn about Lovefilm
Amazon's choice for DVD rental.
With a 14 day FREE trial. Learn more

Frequently Bought Together

Amazing Stories - Series 1 - Complete [DVD] [1985] + Night Gallery - Series 1 [DVD] + Kolchak: The Night Stalker - The Complete Series [DVD] [1974]
Total RRP: £87.97
Price For All Three: £39.34

Show availability and shipping details

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Amazing Stories - Series 1 - Complete [DVD] [1985]
90% buy the item featured on this page:
Amazing Stories - Series 1 - Complete [DVD] [1985] 4.3 out of 5 stars (3)
£9.38
A Town Called Eureka - Season 1 - Complete [DVD] [2006]
3% buy
A Town Called Eureka - Season 1 - Complete [DVD] [2006] 3.2 out of 5 stars (6)
£5.98
Full Circle With Michael Palin [DVD] [1997]
3% buy
Full Circle With Michael Palin [DVD] [1997] 4.4 out of 5 stars (14)
£8.58
The Equalizer - Series 1 - Complete [DVD] [1985]
3% buy
The Equalizer - Series 1 - Complete [DVD] [1985] 4.6 out of 5 stars (18)
£5.98
Explore similar items

Product details

  • Actors: John Lithgow, Kiefer Sutherland, Tim Robbins, Charlie Sheen, Kevin Costner
  • Directors: Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese
  • Format: Box set, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 6 Nov 2006
  • Run Time: 517 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000I6AMWW
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 12,453 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
Steven Spielberg's mid-'80s foray into television, Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories, was based loosely on a pulpy sci-fi magazine from the '40s and '50s--much as his rollicking hit Raiders of the Lost Ark had been based on movie action serials of the same era. Yet despite the retro concept, Amazing Stories brought high gloss and state-of-the-art production values to their yarns of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. The boxed set of the first season (which debuted in 1985), contains all 24 episodes, as well as more than 20 minutes of deleted footage. Spielberg himself was very hands-on in the series, and directed many episodes and wrote most, and some themes from his later films show up here. In The Mission, a special hourlong episode (most are half an hour), stars Kevin Costner and Kiefer Sutherland play World War II bombers whose plane is hit during a routine mission, and who face a dire choice, with one young colleague's life hanging in the balance. Spielberg's visceral direction of the wartime violence, camaraderie, and anxiety is pitch-perfect, and presages some of the most moving moments in Saving Private Ryan. Part of the fun of this collection is seeing the stars and guest directors Spielberg cajoled into service, including Martin Scorsese, Sam Waterston (with a head of bushy '80s hair), Tim Robbins, Clint Eastwood, Harvey Keitel, and John Lithgow. The storytelling is crackerjack, and the trip down TV memory lane priceless. --A.T. Hurley

Synopsis
Academy Award-winning writer/director Steven Spielberg presents Amazing Stories, the hit television series featuring a star-studded cast including John Lithgow, Kiefer Sutherland, Tim Robbins, Charlie Sheen, and Kevin Costner. The show's first groundbreaking series blends mystery, science fiction, and horror.

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Night Gallery - Series 1 [DVD]

Night Gallery - Series 1 [DVD]

DVD ~ Diane Keaton
3.7 out of 5 stars (3)  £12.98
Masters Of Science Fiction - Complete Series 1 [DVD] [2007]

Masters Of Science Fiction - Complete Series 1 [DVD] [2007]

DVD ~ Anne Heche
3.2 out of 5 stars (5)  £4.78
Creepshow (2 Disc Special Edition) [1982] [DVD]

Creepshow (2 Disc Special Edition) [1982] [DVD]

DVD ~ Hal Holbrook
4.4 out of 5 stars (14)  £3.98
Kolchak: The Night Stalker - The Complete Series [DVD] [1974]

Kolchak: The Night Stalker - The Complete Series [DVD] [1974]

DVD ~ Darren McGavin
4.2 out of 5 stars (10)  £16.98
Blood Ties - Complete Season 1 [DVD]

Blood Ties - Complete Season 1 [DVD]

DVD ~ Christina Cox
4.3 out of 5 stars (80)  £5.78
› Explore similar items

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below
(3)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

3 Reviews
5 star:
 (1)
4 star:
 (2)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.3 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Fairly Good Stories, 6 Jan 2007
By A. Gilham (London, UK) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
'Amazing Stories' was an anthology series developed by Steven Spielberg in the 1980s. The Spielberg name attracted a multitude of big stars both in front and behind the camera to the program- (Actors) Kevin Costner, Tim Robins, John Lithgow, Bronson Pinchot, Harvey Kietel, Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, (Directors) Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorcese, Irvin Kershner, Joe Dante, Clint Eastwood, (Composers) Danny Elfman, John Williams and many more, aswell as budgets to match (1 million an episode). As a result the program was released to almost unheard of anticipation, and perhaps inevitably it failed to live up to its 'potential'. It was criticised for just not being 'amazing' enough and also in many cases because the of some slightly bizarre endings that ruin otherwise strong stories such as Scorcese's 'Mirror, Mirror' and to a lesser extent Spielbergs hour long 'The Mission'. The show only managed a second series on the basis of the contract rather than its success as a show.

I personally wasnt around when this was released, back in 1985, and whilst I agree that the show suffers from the problems mentioned, I still very much enjoyed it. The tone ranges from drama to comedy to sci-fi to horror, with a completely new story every week. Its true that a few episodes were fairly missable but thats only probably about 6 of the 24 really, the rest ranged from good to occasionally superb. Highlights include 'The Doll'- a lonely John Lithgow finds love when he buys a doll for his niece (for which he won an Emmy), 'Mummy Daddy'- an actor playing a mummy tries to make it to the hospital for the birth of his son in costume and 'The Mission'- Kevin Costner captaining a WW2 bomber. Id really recommend this series if you enjoy anthology shows or the short stories of writers such as Paul Jennings or Roald Dahl. Hopefully Universal will release the second series if this one sells well, it certainly deserves to anyway.


Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Stories, 19 Jun 2007
By Lando Malak "Dok" (Sheffield, UK) - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)   
I think that this used to be on every sunday morning or afternoon but it really doesn't seem more than twenty years ago so maybe they were repeated in the 1990's because this is when I seem to remember it being on, all I know for certain is that I never watched it properly and I don't know why, I know this seems strange but I think the reason for this was because I hated sundays and so I just couldn't be bothered, I think had this been on a friday or saturday I would have probably watched it properly.

I bought this because I really like anthology programmes and I just knew that this would be different from everything else that I like as Steven Spielberg is involved, that and the fact that it was a fairly cheap price on Amazon compared to everywhere else I have seen it being sold. I can say that I am really glad that I bought it, as it is another gamble that as paid off for me.

I have to say that I am amazed that only two seasons of this were made, especially as Speilberg was involved. This like most anthology programmes as something for everyone, a little comedy here, a few frights there etc. There are plenty of big name actors involved in this, although personally I couldn't give a flying circus as long as the stories are amazing which thankfully they are or near enough at least. Each episode is about 23 minutes each, as you are probably aware as always, this is because of the advert freezone (without adverts). There are twenty four episodes on four discs, six episodes on each disc, in two very thin cases. I know that this style of packaging isn't for everyone but it is one of my favourite syles of packaging as it is very tidy, they are not awkward to open and also you can lend somebody one case at a time if you haven't finished watching the full season.

One last thing about this boxset that deserves a special mention is that the picture and sound have been remastered and so the quality is as good as perfect, out of the Universal Playback DVD Boxset releases, the picture and sound quality is as good as any, why or why can't they all be treated with this much respect I will never know.

So then, if you want to watch some amazing stories then this is well worth adding to your collection.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good Stuff, 6 May 2008
Took a chance on this because I didn't really remember the show to well. The gamble paid off as most of the stories are pretty entertaining and although a few are weak that's to be expected from even the best shows i.e. The Twilight Zone.

The only word of caution I would mention is "dated" as there is a slight clunky 80's American feel to some of episodes which may grate on a few people! Of course some people may love the 80's vibe but it often distracts from the story.

Anyways not bad and worth three and a half stars but as I'm in a good mode and the suns out I'll give it four stars.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

The Body Shop

The Body Shop - Vitamin C Skin Boost
Protect and boost your glow with The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost.

›Shop The Body Shop

  

Up to 75% off Shoes

Shoe Clearance - 75% off Shoes
Save up to 75% on shoes for the whole family.

›Shop clearance shoes

  

A Close Shave

Philips Nivea Coolskin HS8060 Moisturizing Rotary Shaving System
For all types of hair removal, stay smooth with Amazon.co.uk.

›Discover Shaving & Hair Removal

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates