See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

36 used & new from £0.37
See All Buying Options
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
The Pirates Of Penzance [VHS] [1982]
 
See larger image 

See 1 customer image
Share your own customer images

The Pirates Of Penzance [VHS] [1982]

VHS ~ Keith Michell
2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


3 new from £3.71 25 used from £0.37 8 collectible from £2.27

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Mikado [VHS] [1982]

The Mikado [VHS] [1982]

VHS ~ William Conrad
Gilbert & Sullivan - the Pirates of Penzance [1980 Broadway Version] [DVD] [1983] [US Import]

Gilbert & Sullivan - the Pirates of Penzance [1980 Broadway Version] [DVD] [1983] [US Import]

DVD ~ George Rose
2.0 out of 5 stars (6) 
HMS Pinafore (pal/vhs) Frankie Howerd

HMS Pinafore (pal/vhs) Frankie Howerd

VHS ~ Frankie Howerd
Pirates Of Penzance - Gilbert And Sullivan [DVD] [1982]

Pirates Of Penzance - Gilbert And Sullivan [DVD] [1982]

DVD ~ Peter Allen
3.2 out of 5 stars (6)  £4.98
Gilbert & Sullivan: Iolanthe [DVD] [1982] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

Gilbert & Sullivan: Iolanthe [DVD] [1982] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Derek Hammond-Stroud
4.5 out of 5 stars (2) 
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Actors: Keith Michell, Alexander Oliver, Janis Kelly, Peter Allen, Gillian Knight
  • Directors: Rodney Greenberg
  • Writers: William S. Gilbert
  • Producers: Edward Simons, George Walker, Judith de Paul
  • Format: Classical, PAL
  • Language English
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • VHS Release Date: 29 Aug 1994
  • Run Time: 116 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CJQ7
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,396 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

    Popular in this category:

    #37 in  Video > Music & Performing Arts > Opera

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Synopsis
This popular Gilbert and Sullivan operetta tells of an honest young man who is forced into piracy by a cruel twist of fate, but ultimately manages to return to the right side of the law and win the girl of his dreams. The players are supported by The London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alexander Faris.

Tag this product

 (What's this?)
Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.
Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews
5 star:    (0)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:
 (1)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
2.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Just not the same, 10 Nov 2003
A good film in it's own right, the singers are good and professional, but the acting leaves much to be desired, starting off with a 21 year old Frederick who looks more like he's 35! The maidens are typically played by older women trying to look young and Ruth looks younger than all of them (including Mabel!) unfortunately this is a very visual play, and needs the acting that the UK turned American version had... I originally got this because I had not realised there was more than one version out.. only to find out that the Kevin Kline Angela Lansbury version has been deleted from the UK!!! *cries* Anyone can help me get hold of the best copy out there? please tell me! I canm't get it from America as my TV doesn't support NTSC which would be required...

Anyway the actual performance isn't bad.. although as already stated by someone else, the props are rather bad for a tv screening. And the actual music and some of the reactions from the background cast are quite funny, the way Frederick wriggles his eyebrows while singing is also amusing.. although I'm not sure if this is deliberate or not...

All in all al right if you've never seen the better version but really if possible get the Kevin Kline and Angela Lansbury one.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars If it's theater you want.., 24 Jun 2003
This British TV-version of the Pirates of Penzance is not bad - nor is the original play by Gilbert and Sullivan. Quite the contrary.. Compared to the US version of the same operette released also in the early 1980s, starring Kevin Kline and Angela Lansbury, however, this version has a rather (very) amateurish look. The acting is so-so, and the props does NOT look well, and so on.

You can interpret this in two ways:

1) It is not a good movie production, or
2) It is actually a very good television production of an original piece made for the theatre, and acted and directed as if even this version is meant for the stage.

If you like the second statement, watch this version - it's probably the production Gilbert and Sullivan would prefer (or at least, it is the one closest to the way their operettas were originally performed). If you'd rather have a great movie with nice scenes, great acting and well-coreographed dancing sequences, go for the 1983 US version.

A plus is the introduction by Douglas Fairbanks Jr. to this edition, who tells us a bit about G&S and the Pirates of Penzance.

I have given this edition of The Pirates of Penzance 3 stars - frankly, I can't decide whether I like it or not...

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Fun for Everyone

Christmas Gifts
Achieve over 15,000 RPM with our great range of Powerballs.

›Shop the Powerball store

  

Beauty without the Beast

Olay Regenerist Daily 3 Point Treatment Cream
From au naturel to party glam, we have all the best names in cosmetics and skincare.

›Discover Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

  

A Close Shave

Philips Nivea Coolskin HS8060 Moisturizing Rotary Shaving System
For all types of hair removal, stay smooth with Amazon.co.uk.

›Discover Shaving & Hair Removal

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
4.5 out of 5 stars (75)£3.86
 Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga)
Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
4.1 out of 5 stars (464)£6.49
 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
4.1 out of 5 stars (165)£3.99
 The Host
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
4.2 out of 5 stars (81)£3.86

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates