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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), French ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Complete Series - All 13 Episodes Shipwrecked on an uninhabited island, Robinson Crusoe fills his time in either building a shelter for himself, or by reminiscing about the years he spent at sea and the adventures that led him to where he is. The months roll by and the hardships become easier, especially with his herd of wild goats, the ship's dog and a friendly parrot to keep him company. But one day he comes across a strange footprint - friend or foe? ...The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe - Complete Series 2-DVD Set ( Les Aventures de Robinson Crusoë ) ( Robinson Crusoé )
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186 of 189 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
The BBC lost the prints of this classic series. How many other great programmes of the past have suffered the same fate? Luckily the last remaining English prints turned in a French film archive some years after the last showing on UK TV, and no thanks to old Auntie!
This cosmopolitan production was made in 1964. Shot in B&W in the Canary Islands and orginally in French starring handsome Austrian actor Robert Hoffman as Robinson. The series was ultimately dubbed into English, with the narrative spoken by a North American, as the voice of Robinson. 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' was purchased by the Beeb and received its first screening in around 1965. Every year onwards until the mid-Seventies, the series was part of a staple TV diet for millions of British schoolkids, throughout the summer holidays. It was still shown sporadically at odd times of the day by the BBC up to about 1982, when they finally dumped it, literally I'm afraid!
The haunting musical score by Robert Mellin and Gian-Pero Reverberi is one of the best I have ever heard. Particularly, bearing in mind the production was not high budget. Many modern performers including The Art of Noise, have re-created the main theme in their own styles. The original music may still be available to buy in its own right, (check Amazon). If you can find it I recommend it strongly.
As for seeing series again on video, it brings back many happy memories of my childhood. The series actually stands the test of time pretty well, of course, helped by the music! OK, the lip movements of the actors don't exactly fit the new English/American voices, but what the hell, this was 1964, no multi-millions of budget here. So ignore those little faults, and lose yourself in nostalgia, and a genuinely excellent dramatization of Defoe's great story of beating adversity.
By the way, the end of the final episode makes me cry. I bet you will too!!
I strongly recommend 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' on video. Buy the whole set. You won't regret it.
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Quite simply, this series is a rite of passage for any knowing individual. With each episode, Crusoe's existential relationship with Nature unfolds. Crusoe's touching respect for Friday's untainted morality is one of the high points of the series. That a savage, equipped with reason and innocent eyes, can call into question some of the deepest beliefs of Western civilization. Terrific ! Watch and learn without hesitation !!!
67 of 68 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Oh dear. I must thank Network for finally releasing this on DVD but they could have spent some money on restoring the print to remove the scratches and specks (as has been done with the Laurel and Hardy films to great effect). Also it would have been nice to have biographies of Jean Sacha (director), Robert Mellin and Gian-Piero Reverberi who provided the memorable music, Lee Payant (the true voice of Robinson) who lived with his partner Gordon Heath in Paris and ran L'Abbaye folk club in St-Germain-des-Pres in the 1960's . I give this 5 Stars only because in whatever print quality the excellence of the original production of this definitive version of Robinson Crusoe shines through and because Network have saved it .
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe [1964] [DVD]
As others have said the audio is slightly out of synch but this hardly matters at all as so much is narrated. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Turner
nostalgic wonder
I was really excited about receiving this disc and couldn't wait to put it on. I was transported to my youth! This is a good old fashioned adventure story. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Steve
TV Robinson Crusoe
I can remember this when it was a new show and was in perfect condition. Considering the program copies were stored, the condition on the DVD is acceptable. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Dunn
The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
A trip down memory lane, with that great music etched in to the brain cells that you cannot forget.A bargain if just for old times sake.
Published 5 months ago by john
THE DEFINITIVE ROBINSON CRUSOE
Throughout my childhood in the Seventies, this was a regular feature on television, despite being made in the Sixties. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. McCarraher
Robinson Crusoe DVD
Due to holidays with my parents as a child I never got to see every episode. This set of 2 DVDs allowed me to see the whole 13 episods. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Robert Derry
A blast from the past
A real wallow in nostalgia for anyone who watched the series first time around on UK TV in the '60s. Wonderful music - many memories.
Published 8 months ago by beard
A classic relived
With all the CG effects in movies nowadays, it;s very refreshing to see this wonderful classic rendering of the Robinson Crusoe story. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Andrew P. St Laurent
as good as i remember
Lovely adaptation, does justice to the book, and of course, the music that takes me right back to the sixties. Great stuff.
Published 12 months ago by ElShambo
Long held memories brought back to life
This production has remained in my memory since it first made an impression on me in 1969. The unique music too has stayed in my memory more than 40 years. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Robert Allsop
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