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PLOT SUMMARY: Somewhere in the 18th century England, noble but penniless young boy John Mohune is sent by his dying mother to Moonfleet, to put himself under the protection of a certain Jeremy Fox. The boy discovers that Fox is both a former lover of his mother and the leader of a gang of buccaneers. A strange friendship grows as their adventures go on.
ABOUT THE DVD: This is a release by LIVING COLOUR ENTERTAINMENT for the NETHERLANDS market (Region 2 PAL fomat, which is the same as in the UK, so it will play without problem on all standard DVD players in the UK and the rest of Europe). The text on the rear of the packaging is in Dutch. The AUDIO is the original ENGLISH language (with a French option available too). SUBTITLES on the disc are English, French, Dutch, Greek or Swedish. The film is presented in WIDESCREEN format (16:9 ratio) and runs for a total of 143 minutes. There are also two French documentaries about the film on the disc, one is 30 minutes long, the other 20 minutes.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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the image quality is quite superb at 2:35:1 with english subtitles that can be removed.Needless to say the speech is in english. This film has not been released in the UK or USA and is unlikely to be so as Warners are now putting all their efforts into Blueray format with very few older movies coming out except on their Web site direct buy system.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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"Two hundred years ago the great heath of Dorsetshire ran wild and bleak down to the sea. Here in the hidden caves and lonely villages, the smuggling bands plied their trades. And here, one October evening of the year 1757, a small boy came in search of a man whom he believed to be his friend"
This is the opening salvo for the MGM adaptation of J. Meade Falkner's novel of the same name. Miklós Rózsa's luscious sweeping score then tones down to let us read and saviour, and from here on in we are hooked into this booming colourful adventure. With the makers practically overhauling J. Meade Falkner's novel, it's perhaps unsurprising that fans of the novel have no time for this. Thus if you have read the book and not seen the film then perhaps you best avoid it? Likewise those who are in to swashbuckling as a preferred genre, do not be lulled into the belief that because Stewart Granger is the lead character of Jeremy Fox here, that this is Scaramouche 2, because it has plenty of swash but not enough buckle for those of that persuasion.
You witless, gutless misbegotten gallows-bait!
Filmed in Cinemascope and Eastman Color, Moonfleet is a hugely enjoyable adventure that encompasses smugglers, rapscallions, wonderfully costumed soldiers, and crucially, an engaging bond between a man and his newly adopted son. The sets and Oceanside location are excellent, and the costumes from Walter Plunkett benefit greatly from the "coulourscope" filming process, Robert H. Plank's photography sharp and a treat for the yes. Story wise there are plot holes to thrust your épée or foils thru, and goofs that have no place in a production such as this, but if a keg of smuggled brandy and a search for a hidden diamond has you interested? Well this will deliver without a shadow of a doubt. George Sanders, Joan Greenwood and young Jon Whiteley (excellent) join Granger in delighting to the end of this enjoyable piece. Fritz Lang directs and fuses Gothic traits with bravado adventure leanings and the results are very easy on the eye, go on, have a look see.
8/10 Hurrah!
This is the opening salvo for the MGM adaptation of J. Meade Falkner's novel of the same name. Miklós Rózsa's luscious sweeping score then tones down to let us read and saviour, and from here on in we are hooked into this booming colourful adventure. With the makers practically overhauling J. Meade Falkner's novel, it's perhaps unsurprising that fans of the novel have no time for this. Thus if you have read the book and not seen the film then perhaps you best avoid it? Likewise those who are in to swashbuckling as a preferred genre, do not be lulled into the belief that because Stewart Granger is the lead character of Jeremy Fox here, that this is Scaramouche 2, because it has plenty of swash but not enough buckle for those of that persuasion.
You witless, gutless misbegotten gallows-bait!
Filmed in Cinemascope and Eastman Color, Moonfleet is a hugely enjoyable adventure that encompasses smugglers, rapscallions, wonderfully costumed soldiers, and crucially, an engaging bond between a man and his newly adopted son. The sets and Oceanside location are excellent, and the costumes from Walter Plunkett benefit greatly from the "coulourscope" filming process, Robert H. Plank's photography sharp and a treat for the yes. Story wise there are plot holes to thrust your épée or foils thru, and goofs that have no place in a production such as this, but if a keg of smuggled brandy and a search for a hidden diamond has you interested? Well this will deliver without a shadow of a doubt. George Sanders, Joan Greenwood and young Jon Whiteley (excellent) join Granger in delighting to the end of this enjoyable piece. Fritz Lang directs and fuses Gothic traits with bravado adventure leanings and the results are very easy on the eye, go on, have a look see.
8/10 Hurrah!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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"MOONFLEET" is an excellent movie of the swashbuckling genre,and the lead actor legendary STEWART GRANGER,
is certainly a masterswordsman,just as was another legend of the sword,the great swashbuckler ERROL FLYNN.
Also amongst the cast with Granger[as Jeremy Fox]are Joan Greenwood[Lady Ashwood],George Sanders[Lord Ashwood],
Viveca Lindfors[Mrs Minton],Jon Whiteley[John Mohune],Western veteran bad guy actor Jack Elam as Damen is amongst the smugglers.
Directed by Fritz Lang,who had an illustrious career in directing many an old classic movie,although some film historians would say that
Moonfleet,is far from the best of his film CV, it is still however worthy of at least four stars,in my humble opinion.
None the less this is entertaining,released in 1955,in colour,the story is set in 1770s Dorset[England]. Jeremy Fox is
not only a respected gent,who mixes with the likes of Lord & Lady Ashwood,but is also a secret smuggler,who leads a gang
of ruthless smugglers[until his secrecy and true identity is eventually found out]. Meanwhile a young lad is sent with a
note from his ill mother,for the attention of Mr J Fox-with the intention that he look after the youngster,at first reluctant,
he begins to grow fond of him,and a mutual bond developes between them. As Jeremy Fox's true identity leaks out,and his smuggling
ways and his days are numbered,he begins to rely on the boy more & more in helping him escape from his[& now their]pursuers. Whilst
they are also trying to locate a hidden gem[hidden in a guarded well].
Some great Swordfighting stunt scenes,especially between Granger and a couple of his smuggling gang members,who now Know the masters
true identity has been fumbled,and want both he and the young lad out of the way.
Although this is a Dutch import release dvd,it will play in English[without sub-titles],with superb picture/sound quality.
Regards,Bill.
is certainly a masterswordsman,just as was another legend of the sword,the great swashbuckler ERROL FLYNN.
Also amongst the cast with Granger[as Jeremy Fox]are Joan Greenwood[Lady Ashwood],George Sanders[Lord Ashwood],
Viveca Lindfors[Mrs Minton],Jon Whiteley[John Mohune],Western veteran bad guy actor Jack Elam as Damen is amongst the smugglers.
Directed by Fritz Lang,who had an illustrious career in directing many an old classic movie,although some film historians would say that
Moonfleet,is far from the best of his film CV, it is still however worthy of at least four stars,in my humble opinion.
None the less this is entertaining,released in 1955,in colour,the story is set in 1770s Dorset[England]. Jeremy Fox is
not only a respected gent,who mixes with the likes of Lord & Lady Ashwood,but is also a secret smuggler,who leads a gang
of ruthless smugglers[until his secrecy and true identity is eventually found out]. Meanwhile a young lad is sent with a
note from his ill mother,for the attention of Mr J Fox-with the intention that he look after the youngster,at first reluctant,
he begins to grow fond of him,and a mutual bond developes between them. As Jeremy Fox's true identity leaks out,and his smuggling
ways and his days are numbered,he begins to rely on the boy more & more in helping him escape from his[& now their]pursuers. Whilst
they are also trying to locate a hidden gem[hidden in a guarded well].
Some great Swordfighting stunt scenes,especially between Granger and a couple of his smuggling gang members,who now Know the masters
true identity has been fumbled,and want both he and the young lad out of the way.
Although this is a Dutch import release dvd,it will play in English[without sub-titles],with superb picture/sound quality.
Regards,Bill.
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A rousing adventure yarn from Fritz Lang
Set in the mid 18th century on the coast of Dorset in Great Britain, a young boy (Jon Whiteley) arrives in search of a protector (Stewart Granger) that his deceased mother has... Read more
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Although I have no complaints at all about the supplier or the product quality, the film itself was great disappointment. Read more
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a great find
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