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Brand New & Factory Sealed. Region 2 PAL (UK & Europe). IMPORTANT: This is the official Czech release. The front cover is exactly as pictured and the back cover has Czech text. The film itself has optional Czech sound & subtitles on/off. ORIGINAL ENGLISH SOUNDTRACK - GUARANTEED > > > > > Currently ranked as the most expensive production in the history of Australian television, "The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant" is indeed a vast, sweeping tale decorated with lavish production design and a truly authentic feel for the late 18th century. The two-part film stars the impossibly beautiful Romola Garai as Mary Bryant, a poverty-stricken commoner who turns to highway robbery to provide for her meals. Those familiar with this real-life heroine know her legend: she is arrested and sent on the first ship headed out to the new penal colony in Botany Bay, New South Wales; along the way she gives birth to a daughter and falls in love with a roguish prisoner. Later, after years of penal servitude, she plans a daring escape by stealing an officer's boat and attempting to start a new life on a remote island... "The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant" is a deeply emotional true story about one woman's fight to survive the harshest of realities and ultimately emerge triumphant...
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Charliecat
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I liked this drama so much when I saw it on ITV that I bought the dvd straight away. Mary Bryant's amazing story is little known here and this production, if not perhaps, always completely true to events is a really good place to start to find out more and it's also a very good drama. Romola Garai (I Capture the Castle) plays Cornish girl Mary Broad, who is sentenced to transportation after stealing a bonnet and money.
It's gripping stuff and even more amazing that it actually happened. Romola Garai is brilliant as the strong, remarkable, Mary Bryant. Well worth watching (although I should warn you that this is NOT an historically accurate portrayal of the events)
It's gripping stuff and even more amazing that it actually happened. Romola Garai is brilliant as the strong, remarkable, Mary Bryant. Well worth watching (although I should warn you that this is NOT an historically accurate portrayal of the events)
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Laura
Format:DVD
I found this series really gripping from start to finish, and thoroughly enjoyed it mostly because I'm a big romantic and I absolutely loved Will Bryant ("They said we'd never see the sun down here, but there you are")!! The acting was terrific, there's a great 'girl power' theme going on, and there were some truly emotional scenes that moved me to tears! It's not all romance and tears though, there's a fair bit of action going on, what with Mary's escape from the island and her being on the run! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a bit of romance and adventure.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a good DVD interesting tale of Life as convicts sent to the other side of the world. Everything in this film, Brutality, Love, Jealousy, the lot. Loved It.! And perhaps I'm biased as my favourite (Alex O'Loughlan) stars in this.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
the first slaves the poor englander.
a movie with a storey its how the normal poor people are treated,slaves wipping posts much the same as the rich are unaware they still say let them eat cake if they have no bread,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. S. G. Lupton
3.0 out of 5 stars
the content was fine but the ending sequences were faulty so spoilt...
as mary bryant nee broad is a direct ancestor, I looked forward to watching this film of here life.however, as the end sequences were faulty, I couldnt see how it all ended up. Read more
Published 2 months ago by arthur broad
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Tale
Epic tale of people convicted mercilessly and deported rather than executed for simple theft of food when starving. Read more
Published 5 months ago by soso
4.0 out of 5 stars
good story
this is a very good film. i like the story and the bravery of this woman, its worth watching it. also nice places where it was film
Published 7 months ago by zoila
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
An incredible story, unbelievable infact but the fact it is basically a true account of Mary Bryant (a "convict") and her courageous escape from Botany Bay makes the film even more... Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. J. Beaumont
4.0 out of 5 stars
Down to earth with a bump!
I watched this series on TV when it was originally screened and then quite recently I bought the DVD. I then acquired a couple of books on the subject. Read more
Published 10 months ago by H. Galloway
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great fun, great gal!
This is one of those period dramas (like Lorna Doone) that you can watch with your man... enough violence and action to keep him interested, while also satisfying your romantic... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Crime_girl
5.0 out of 5 stars
True Courage
Wonderful,there are not many programmes on tv these days that can match a drama like The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant. Read more
Published 18 months ago by miss marple
4.0 out of 5 stars
BETTER THAN AVERAGE
Although no masterpiece, this was not at all bad. I may be getting a little generous on my rating, but I think the effort was worthy of a decent response. Read more
Published 18 months ago by H. L. Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film
I loved this film so worth buying it. All the actors gave great performances, especially Romola Garai who plays Mary Bryant and if you like Alex O'Loughlin you will love him in... Read more
Published 19 months ago by E. Kennedy
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