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Raffles - The Complete Series [DVD]
 
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Raffles - The Complete Series [DVD]

Anthony Valentine , Christopher Strauli    Parental Guidance   DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Anthony Valentine, Christopher Strauli
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: ITV Studios Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 30 Aug 2010
  • Run Time: 708 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B003WOLEBA
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 14,956 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Raffles is young, handsome, popular with the ladies and moves in the best social circles in turn-of-the-century England. He’s in constant demand as a house guest at some of the grandest country estates and the darling of the cricketing fraternity. But little do his social friends realise, he’s also an accomplished burglar and safe-cracker.Anthony Valentine and Christopher Strauli star in this adaptation of E W Hornung's celebrated stories.

The First Step (1 of 13)
In the first episode of this highly enjoyable drama series, adapted from E W Hornung's popular stories, Bunny Manders seeks out the hero of his school days, Mr. A.J. Raffles after numerous years of being apart, and once again, one of the great partnerships of all time is forged.

A Costume Piece (2 of 13)
Raffles and Bunny continue their burglary partnership in this second episode. This time they are targeting Reuben Rosenthall. He is an unattractive, self-made millionaire, which naturally makes him an obvious target for Raffles, with, or without his partner Bunny.

The Spoils Of Sacrilege (3 of 13)
The third episode sees the unlikely couple furthering their adventures even more. Raffles seems more experienced in this particular line of work, and so knows when to expect the unexpected. However, poor Bunny is still a comparative innocent.

The Gold Cup (4 of 13)
The continuing saga of Raffles and Bunny and their criminal partnership sees Raffles giving the police, society and the Criminologists Club more than a sporting chance in this episode. He sets out to prove, very conclusively, that he is not the audacious thief that they are trying to track down.

Chest Of Silver (5 of 13)
In this the firth episode, the tension builds between the two partners. Bunny knows and appreciates that Raffles breaks all sorts of laws all of the time. However, he just wishes that sometimes Raffles would tell him exactly which law is about to break and why.

The Last Laugh (6 of 13)
Continuing of the saga of the jewel thieves, Raffles can never seem to resist a challenge or an appeal to his gallantry. However this time, a combination of the two leads him into deadly danger.

A Trap To Catch A Cracksman (7 of 13)
In the seventh episode of the series, Raffles' pride in his amateur status as a sportsman is damaged. He is determined to seek revenge. When his partner Bunny is sober, he can be an essential asset and a form of assistance, however, when he is not so sober.

To Catch A Thief (8 of 13)
Raffles is horrified to discover that he has an impersonator and, in turn, a rival. Sometimes impersonation is a subtle affair, simply like assuming another man's style. However in this instance, somewhere in the region of Mayfair, there seems to be another Raffles. The real Raffles is certainly not happy...

A Bad Night (9 of 13)
Raffles takes a break from his usual antics to take on the Australian test cricketers in Manchester. As a result, Bunny goes a-burgling on his own. However neither of the aspiring criminals have considered or allowed for the intervention of Netje, who is both enchantingly pretty and enchantingly rich. What effect will she have on our heroes?

Mr Justice Raffles (10 of 13)
Raffles returns to what he knows best, the art of stealing. He comes across an unscrupulous money lender, and not liking this new character's ways of business, he decides that justice must be done. However, it is going to be his kind of justice.

Home Affairs (11 of 13)
An unusual opportunity for Raffles arises. He is given the chance to take on not just the Home Secretary, but also Scotland Yard and his arch enemy Inspector MacKenzie at the same time. And so obviously the challenge is irresistible to our hero. However, it becomes a little unfortunate that when it comes to improvisation, his partner Bunny has quite a lot to learn.

The Gift Of The Emperor (12 of 13)
In this second to last episode of the series, Raffles decides to take a hand in the arts of international politics. Not wanting to disappoint, naturally, an interest is not the only thing that he takes.

An Old Flame (13 of 13)
In this, the final episode of the popular series, Raffles discovers that he has met his match. Lady Paulton is a rich, beautiful, eager and determined young woman. There is certainly no escape this time. Could Raffles' time as a jewel thief finally be up?



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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful
raffles 31 Aug 2010
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Brilliant ITV series of many years ago......picture quality excellent and 4x3 . There is NO mention on the outer or inner boxes of ENGLISH SUB-TITLES but I can CONFIRM that ENGLISH SUBTITLES only are thankfully included on ALL the discs for those with Hard of Hearing .
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Do you want stories of derring-do, danger and nerve, and a sense of having accompanied the hero, then Raffles is for you.

The author EW Hornung was a friend of Conan Doyle's and later his brother-in law.
But where Sherlock Holmes was a creation of unimpeachable integrity, Raffles is a gentleman thief! However, sympathy is drawn to Raffles because of his many virtues, and a sense that he is also being hounded by nasty elements which must be overcome. He is a match for Sherlock Holmes in gallantry and loyalty, and perhaps more likeable. His crimes are delicious fun.

The original stories were very intelligent, making plain some of the motivations and human weaknesses of the hero Raffles and his faithful pal Bunny. And like life, the stupid, the tragic and the unexpected all intervene, rather like difficult waves for the heros to navigate. Both thrilling and believable, you feel you are there. The stories move quickly and leave you hanging around for more!

The original TV series was great fun. 5 stars without hesitation. The stories are so good that it will not be long before BBC/ITV have a go at a remake.

I absolutely RECOMMEND viewers to read the short stories because they are ripping yarns for bed time.
NB - there were 4 volumes of stories - "Amateur cracksman" - the beginnings, "Black mask" - where he fakes his death after being uncovered, but makes an amazing comeback under a new guise. Other volumes were "Midnight thief" and "Mr Justice Raffles" I believe. I think that the TV series focused on the first volume but not entirely sure.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant! 31 Dec 2010
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Brilliant if you like 'the old stuff' like I do - production values for its time quite acceptable but anything with Anthony Valentine in it can't be bad. I could recall some of the plots from having seen it when it went out years ago on TV and perhaps it may seem dated by today's standards(?), but its still entertaining.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Raffles
Anthony Valentine does a very good performance as the gentleman thief Raffles, the DVD's are excellent and the service was brilliant, I cannot praise the service and the DVD's... Read more
Published 1 month ago by mrs L
Raffles and Bunny get the goods
This set of Raffles stories is very well done, although some may find the production, released by ITV, a tad dated coming from the late 70s. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mandog
Charming & corny!
Just as I remember it...charming, stylish, and as corny as you'd expect! True-blue British toffs getting into very unlikely situations, and predictably getting away with their... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Wendy
An Absolute and Unmitigated Disaster...
Let me first point out that I like Raffles. I give it four stars. What I am not giving any stars to, however, is this disastrous transfer by ITV. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ronald G. Helfrich Jnr
1975 pilot and the 1977 series
Seems to be some mixed messages about just what's in this box set

so wanted to confirm that this is the full 13 part 1977 series and also the 1975 pilot The amateur... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Film Nut
STILL ABLE TO CHARM?
No Robin Hood here. Most of what dapper cracksman Raffles steals from the rich is to subsidize his luxury lifestyle: rooms at the Albany, constant dining out. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. D. L. Rees
Not what I quite had hoped for.
The title say's it all. Thought there might be a little more depth to it and not quite as cheesy as it is. Oh well, win some lose some!
Published 4 months ago by pdwood
Absolutely brilliant!
I was 8 when I last watched Raffles and I used to love it! 42 now so thought I'd buy this entire series box set and watch them all properly and how glad I am that I did! Read more
Published 8 months ago by K. MOONEY
Valentine superb
This is a wonderful adaption of the book with a Anthony Valentine superb as Raffles. Exciting, wittily filmed among some grand Country Estates. An array of stories in total approx. Read more
Published 11 months ago by M. watts
Better then Sherlock Holmes
I was a young 20 year old woman when this programme came out in 1977. I loved Anthony Valentines work in Colditz and Callan and wondered what he would make of the character as... Read more
Published 12 months ago by ikinmoore
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