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Format:DVD
The DVD cover features a beautiful photo of Timotei Cresta as Edward V, aged 12 and Correntin Combeau as Richard, Duke of York, aged 10...the princes in the tower and this photo gives the misleading impression that the film is all about them, whereas they are only seen in it for a few seconds here and there in grainy flashback sequences.
99% of the film is about the adult Perkin Warbeck (Mark Umbers), a pretender to the throne who, sixteen years after the disappearance of the two princes, claims to be the adult Richard, Duke of York and then follows the very long interrogation of him by the king and his officials to try to discover the truth of his claim. The story is largely fictional, but the acting is of a very high order in what was obviously a very cheaply made production.
However, some characters and scenes are superfluous to the drama and could have been dispensed with and the film makers missed a great opportunity here to have more of the film devoted to the princes of the title, with Perkin Warbeck's interrogation taking up the rest of the drama. Instead, the princes are portrayed as very fleeting and ghostly images of the past when their presence could have been far more substantial. A good try, but it could have been done far better in more talented hands. The bonus material on the DVD, the princes in the tower except from the documentary series The Tower, is actually far more entertaining and the DVD is worth getting just for the picture on the front cover alone.
99% of the film is about the adult Perkin Warbeck (Mark Umbers), a pretender to the throne who, sixteen years after the disappearance of the two princes, claims to be the adult Richard, Duke of York and then follows the very long interrogation of him by the king and his officials to try to discover the truth of his claim. The story is largely fictional, but the acting is of a very high order in what was obviously a very cheaply made production.
However, some characters and scenes are superfluous to the drama and could have been dispensed with and the film makers missed a great opportunity here to have more of the film devoted to the princes of the title, with Perkin Warbeck's interrogation taking up the rest of the drama. Instead, the princes are portrayed as very fleeting and ghostly images of the past when their presence could have been far more substantial. A good try, but it could have been done far better in more talented hands. The bonus material on the DVD, the princes in the tower except from the documentary series The Tower, is actually far more entertaining and the DVD is worth getting just for the picture on the front cover alone.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Why is it that good drama is passed by in the UK. We have to depend on the Americans to appreciate talent.
This DVD is one of the theories attempting to explain away the aftermath of one of our great historical mysteries, the murder of the two young princes in the Tower of London. It concerns the appearance of a young man claiming to be the younger of the children, Richard of York. Through politics and intrigue, he confesses - under threat - to be an imposter named Perkins Warbeck. Was he, or wasn't he?
The DVD comes complete with extras, and is well worth viewing.
Sadly it is only available as Region 1.
This DVD is one of the theories attempting to explain away the aftermath of one of our great historical mysteries, the murder of the two young princes in the Tower of London. It concerns the appearance of a young man claiming to be the younger of the children, Richard of York. Through politics and intrigue, he confesses - under threat - to be an imposter named Perkins Warbeck. Was he, or wasn't he?
The DVD comes complete with extras, and is well worth viewing.
Sadly it is only available as Region 1.
Format:DVD
exellent story, could it be true?? i was convinced,quite a twist at the end, very tragic anyway you look at it, would highly reccomend it.
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Good drama without the need for irritating sound effects
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