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From The Ashes [DVD]

Ian Botham , Dennis Lillee , James Erskine    Exempt   DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Ian Botham, Dennis Lillee, Bob Willis
  • Directors: James Erskine
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 30 May 2011
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B004MLXR12
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,831 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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From The Ashes is the incredible story of English cricket s greatest ever comeback. It s the summer of 1981 and in the midst of a heated Ashes battle, iconic all-rounder Ian Botham is sacked as England Captain with England 1-0 after two tests. Having been told by selectors that if he hadn t resigned, he would have been sacked anyway, not only is his career on a tightrope but English cricket is on the verge of total humiliation.

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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: From The Ashes is an uplifting and remarkable tale of a summer that changed English sport forever. In July 1981, rioting and discontent ruled the streets of England. On the playing fields, England was 1-0 down after two tests against old enemy, Australia, and iconic all-rounder Ian Botham, had resigned as English captain, hours before being pushed. Watching on was opposing Captain, Kim Hughes, the Golden Boy of Australian sport. Brilliant and eloquent, he seemed to be a master of the universe. With English cricket on the brink, bookmakers offered odds of 500-1 against an English win in the 3rd test. Yet, Botham would not lie down and rediscovered his cavalier flair in a series of remarkable, match-winning performances that defined him and saw The Ashes returned home. Packed with match action and interviews with the chief protagonists - including Botham, Gower, Willis, Marsh, Hughes and more - From The Ashes is set over one tempestuous month and tells the story of one of the most remarkable sporting turnarounds in history from the perspective of two men who would be king. ...From the Ashes (2011)


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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Out of adversity comes triumph. 9 May 2013
By Spike Owen TOP 500 REVIEWER
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From the Ashes is written and directed by James Erskine and narrated by Tom Hardy. It takes a look at the England v Australia Test Cricket Series in 1981.

"I think I'll bring the Gorilla on at the far end"

From the Ashes is essential viewing for cricket fans, whoever they support in the world. It showcases not just the considerable talents of England's greatest all rounder, Ian Botham, but also why the game of cricket is so loved by those who stand proud to be counted as fans. The documentary, however, is not just concerned with the sport of cricket, it's very aware of the impact that a country's sports stars can have on the nation.

Brearley was Botham's Spock to his Kirk.

The 1981 Ashes series was played to the backdrop of social discord as Thatcher's government oversaw strikes, riots and unemployment carnage. Britain was falling to its knees, and as the England cricket team, with their figurehead Botham misfiring and under fire in the press, fell behind to a cock-a-hoop Australia, apathy ruled and the crowds did dwindle. Leeds in mid July and England, the cricket team, were spiralling towards a certain defeat, but cometh the hour, cometh the men (Botham and Bob Willis), out of darkness comes light, the miracle of Headingly not only transformed a sporting series that England would amazingly win, it put the smile back on the faces of a working class Britain that had forgotten to do so.

Full of insightful input by the key Australians of that series (characters supreme they be as well), Erskine is not all about flag waving for Britannia, in fact a post script on the next Ashes series ensures we know about how Australian captain Kim Hughes (a beautiful and correct batsman himself) also came out of that cricket darkness. There's anecdotes, rivalries and revelations aplenty, while a soundtrack boasting the likes of The Clash, Ten Pole Tudour, The Specials, The Police, New Order and Squeeze sets the tone perfectly. The sound mix and editing is top draw as well (love those sound bites of a dramatic cricket incident played to a photographic still that says it all), and Hardy's narration proves he is heir apparent to Brian Blessed's crown!

Many other sports have participants these days that fail to realise just how their efforts can lift a nation, make them feel good in times of struggle, to play for what is on your chest and not what is in your wallet. From the Ashes at its core is about that, it's an ode to being all that you can be, to inspire, even if it happens to be only briefly. 9/10
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4.0 out of 5 stars From the Ashes 17 July 2012
By 5string
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Interesting documentary style DVD about the 1981 Ashes. If you're interested in cricket and the Ashes contest in particular, this would be a good addition to your DVD collection.

Concentrates mainly on Botham and the captaincy, though not too many interviews or direct comments from the man himself. Also a good amount on Brearley and how he stepped in, including some very interesting interviews with him. Many other players mentioned, with added interviews: Bob Willis, Dennis Lillee, Rod Marsh, Kim Hughes.

Good footage which adds to the usual 'stock' footage of Botham blasting the ball all around Headingley. Also provides useful background to that era of social unrest, political change and puts the cricket in context

I enjoyed this DVD!
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5.0 out of 5 stars From the Ashes 4 Jan 2012
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I saw part of this on a long distance flight and loved the mix of great cricket stories and politics of the time. I'm of the right age group to have lived through this tale of the Phoenix (English Cricket) rising. I was actually at Lords watching a county game on the day that Botham got his century at Headingly - everybody was glued to a small TV in the corner of the box I was lucky enough to be in. This is a wonderful cricket story that might even appeal to the non-cricket lovers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beefy's Ashes!
A fantastic gift for the cricket lover....unless you're from Australia! It brings back great memories of the time and shows the low point of Beefy's career and then the high... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Silver Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars From the Ashes and Memories of Past Glories
A trip down memory lane at a good price! I don't remember the weather being as good, but the cricket is even better than I recall.
Published 7 months ago by 5948peterh
5.0 out of 5 stars Bothams Ashes
From the Ashes is a sports documentary about the amazing turnaround in the battle for the Ashes in 1981. Read more
Published 9 months ago by thomas1998
2.0 out of 5 stars what a let down
has a massive cricket and botham fan thie doc come film was a big let down . it had no pace to it some things i know are wrong on there and the sound when he hits everyshot or any... Read more
Published 10 months ago by andy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Just had the pleasure of watching this (for free!) on ITV4. If you missed it then a fiver is not much to pay for the story of Botham's Ashes.
Published 13 months ago by fivestarfrankie
5.0 out of 5 stars DVD
Received next day. Excellent service and fine DVD. If only englands recent cricket performance was as good as that on the DVD.
Published 15 months ago by Jedakigolf
5.0 out of 5 stars Beefy unchained
Anyone who loves cricket will enjoy this documentary tracing the trajectory of Ian Botham's career from hero to zero and back to hero again in the Ashes summer of 1981. Read more
Published 19 months ago by T Westcott
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Excellent film of the legendary '81 Ashes victory. Captures the dynamism of the game: a team effort, yet one that can be turned by the efforts of one or two key individuals. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jack London
4.0 out of 5 stars Aussies trump the English on this nostalgic sporting fest.
Ahhhhh the summer of 1981.Riots as the true meaning of Thatcherism sank in. Me, 17 year old, having finally got a proper job after floundering around on Government schemes for... Read more
Published 22 months ago by russell clarke
3.0 out of 5 stars We Need More
I have a feeling this is the same as a documentary I saw on channel 4 a few years ago. The only other footage we have of this series is the 'Botham's Ashes' VHS and that is around... Read more
Published on 19 May 2011 by bearpower
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