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Mary Wesley's Harnessing Peacocks [1992] [DVD]

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2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: John Mills, Serena Scott Thomas, Peter Davison
  • Directors: James Cellan Jones
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Odyssey Video
  • DVD Release Date: 30 Jun 2003
  • Run Time: 104 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00009KP11
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 28,857 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Special Features
4:3
DVD 5
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital English
Dolby Digital
Trailers
About The Film
Star Biographies
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection


Synopsis
She is the mistress of several eligible men... he is the lover from her past... Based on the novel by Mary Wesley.

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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Nice film ... shame about the sync., 27 Oct 2004
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This is a lovely film.
Serena Scott Thomas plays a convincing Hebe who can harness
men in her train with her sweet nature and beauty.

However, 1 hour and 15 minutes into the film, the audio becomes out of sync with the picture. The transfer of the picture is somewhat grainy as well.

Such a disappointment.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Lady Of Pleasure, 16 Nov 2008
A charming film adaptation of the novel "Harnessing Peacocks" by popular author Mary Wesley.

Filmed in Cornwall in 1992 this story centres on fiercely independent Hebe Rutter (Serena Scott Thomas) who enjoys a comfortable lifestyle paid for by gourmet cooking for wealthy ladies and providing sexual favours for her syndicate of affluent businessmen, "her peacocks". A lifestyle chosen by a determination to ensure that her adolescent son Silas is provided with every opportunity in life - something she was cruelly denied as a child by the untimely death of her parents and the subsequent miserable existence endured with her unaffectionate grandparents. Hebe steadfastly refuses to acknowledge Silas' father - a man barely remembered from a one night liasion 13 years previous. But fate changes her safe organised world forever. Silas' friend and local antiques dealer Bernard Quigley (Sir John Mills) invites professional colleague Jim Huxtable (Peter Davison) to stay at his home with a promise of profitable business opportunity. With a kind and gentle nature, Jim makes an immediate and favourable impression with the local residents. But meeting with Hebe he realizes that their paths have crossed once before.

HARNESSING PEACOCKS is slow-paced yet riveting, blessed with a number of extraordinary characters. Including Mungo Duff (Nicholas Le Prevost) whose contempt for his wife and children is matched only by his lust for Hebe. And odious stockbroker Julian Reeves (Jeremy Child) who belittles Silas about his family circumstances - an action which provokes the boy into a sudden and unexpected outburst.

A story simply told. And enhanced by a quality of acting. This feature remains one of the most popular of its genre. Tom Beasley warrants a special mention for his portrayal of sensitive and sensible Silas. Note that some scenes are unsuitable for children, hence the film's classification of 15.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Awful, 2 Sep 2007
By Mrs Miggins (Cumbria, UK) - See all my reviews
I loved Mary Wesley's book but this film is truly appalling.
The acting is absolutely dreadful; it's hammy, over acted and completely fails to capture the charm of the book.
The previous reviewer says it's out of sync after 1 hour and 15 mins. I gave up on it long before that!
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