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Pride And Prejudice [1980] [Dutch Import]
 
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Pride And Prejudice [1980] [Dutch Import]

DVD ~ Elizabeth Garvie
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Elizabeth Garvie, David Rintoul, Sabina Franklyn, Clare Higgins, Peter Settelen
  • Directors: Cyril Coke
  • Format: PAL, Import, Full Screen, Colour, Subtitled
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Dutch
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Just Entertainment
  • Run Time: 275 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001A7M8L6
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,999 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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PLOT SUMMARY: The BBC's 1980 production of Jane Austen's "Pride And Prejudice" adapted by Fay Weldon and starring David Rintoul as Mr D'Arcy and Elizabeth Garvie as Elizabeth Bennet. The two discs feature the complete series originally transmitted in 1980 in five episodes. ABOUT THE DVD: This is a 2 DVD release by JUST ENTERTAINMENT for the NETHERLANDS market (Region 2 PAL format, which is the same as in the UK, so it will play without problems on all standard DVD players in the UK and the rest of Europe). The text on the rear of the packaging is in Dutch and the only subtitles on the discs are Dutch language (which can be switched off, but there are no English subtitles on the DVDs). The AUDIO is the original ENGLISH (Dolby Digital 2.0). The feature is presented in COLOUR and in FULL SCREEN format (4:3 ratio).

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Austenesque irony, 5 Jan 2009
By P. Smith (Vienna) - See all my reviews
For me too, this production surpasses its more famous (and even sometimes over-hyped) successor.

With a sparkling screenplay by Fay Weldon, amongst its greatest strengths and there are many, are the wonderful characterizations. Elizabeth Garvie is a very pretty Miss Elizabeth Bennet indeed and delivers her witty lines with true Austenesque irony. Malcolm Rennie gives a delightful comic performance as Mr Collins and Priscilla Morgan captures the silliness of Mrs Bennet, played with far better measure than in the 1995 version, and are outstanding in an inspired cast.

I can imagine this 1980 production may appear slow of pace to some but I think its leisurely narrative captures far better the spirit of the original novel.

It remains, for me, the definitive screen version. If you love Austen and have seen only the 1995 BBC version, may I suggest you see give this one a try?
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The oldies are the best, 6 Dec 2008
I agree that the BBC's 1995 version is very good but this older version will always have that little bit something extra for me. Elizabeth Garvie and David Rintoul are excellent as Elizabeth and Darcy and supported by a good cast. I definatly would recommend seeing this every time!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Pride And Prejudice [1980] [Dutch Import] (Purchased on 16/04/2009), 22 May 2009
By Mr. N. E. Penty "pentytree" (England - one hour away from Chawton) - See all my reviews
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This BBC production is by far the best adaptation of Jane Austen's most popular book, with superb realistic acting by all those involved, especially the leads - Elizabeth Garvie and David Rintoul. I would heartily recommend this product to all true lovers of Jane Austen, who prefer to watch adaptations which run close to the book. It seems amazing that it has to be a Dutch import!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The only Darcy - David Rintoul!
This Pride and Prejudice production is, without doubt, the best. All the actors and actresses seem 'just right' and David Rintoul outshines the lot. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars unsurpassed
This is lifting the characters from the page. Elizabeth's lovely dark eyes sparkle with mischief. Darcy is aloof and seemingly unattainable. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant dvd quick delivery from a grateful Jane Austen fan
This is a very good dvd which when It was origionally screened by the BBC started my interest in all things Jane Austen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
This will always be the best version for me. It has the feel of the book which other later versions are lacking and the acting is wonderful.
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4.0 out of 5 stars comparable
though outdone by the highly rated Ehle/Firth production I still love this one - even having just re-read the book. Both versions have something to give in script and acting.
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