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3 Classic Charles Dickens Films - Great Expectations / A Tale Of Two Cities / Oliver Twist [1946]
3 Classic Charles Dickens Films - Great Expectations / A Tale Of Two Cities / Oliver Twist [1946]
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Directors: David Lean, Ralph Thomas
Actors: John Mills, Dirk Bogarde, Christopher Lee, Cecil Parker, Stephen Murray
Studio: ITV DVD
Category: DVD

List Price: £17.99
Buy New: £14.93
You Save: £3.06 (17%)
Buy New from £14.93

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars(2 reviews)
Sales Rank: 7598

Format: Black White, Colour, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Media: DVD
Running Time: 351 minutes
Number Of Items: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.5 x 1.8

EAN: 5037115055538
ASIN: B0000CDUX1

Release Date: October 20, 2003
Theatrical Release Date: 1946
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Marvellous!   April 15, 2005
  20 out of 25 found this review helpful

There is no other word to describe it. I am talking about both the unbelievebly bargain price and the magnificence of the films.brTo get it out of the way, 'Tale of Two Cities' is only very good. It is not one of the best Dickens stories (but it is still Dickens), and it is not directed by David Lean, however Dirk Bogarde still does extremely well and it is enjoyable. pRight, now we come to the masterpieces: these are certainly two of the greatest top 100 movies ever made, in anyone's list, in mine both are top 20. As far as I am concerned, if you start off with a great story then you will have a good film. What these two films add is acting so brilliant that it could persuade you to alter your sexuality if it so desired, and direction so grainy amd wonderful, that sunny beaches and snow-capped mountains seem dull in its shadow.pIn terms of quality for money, this is the best bargain you will ever get, and I am not just talking about DVDs.


5 out of 5 stars An Excellent Trio   June 26, 2004
  42 out of 48 found this review helpful

This excellent trio of Dickens' masterpieces reflect the genius of the master writer.brTale of Two Cities captures the mood of the time. A minor criticism is that the crowd scenes lack the number of people used in the earlier film of the story starring Ronald Coleman. Dirk Bogarde's interpretation of the sad Sydney Carton is true to the character created by Dickens. The final guillotine scene with the famous quote "It is a far, far better thing........" is a highlight of the film.brOliver Twist is one of David Lean's best films.His direction is faultless. The dark forboding atmosphere he creates draws the viewer hypnotically into the story of Oliver the waif who endures many hardships before a realistic happy ending. Look out for the excellent Alec Guinness as Fagin.brGreat Expectations, another David Lean film. John Mills gives his usual convincing performance. Again David Lean's direction is beyond reproach. Not one of my favourite Dickens' tales but worth watching.

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