Bleak House (3 discs)
2005, 465 minutes, Rated PG
It has always been recognized as one of Charles Dickens' literary masterworks, but this Bleak House is now fast- moving, daring, gripping television. Here is the murder mystery, the love story, the comic genius and the tantalising scandal of the novel but, stripped of its sentimentality, we find ourselves swept along by a pulsating and edgy drama.
Out of an interminable court case spin three young people each for their place in the world. Their story moves fast - swirling the incredible array of characters from passionate young lovers to ruthless lawyers, from an ice-cold aristocratic beauty to a shrewd, relentless detective - until the final thrilling climax.
With a screenplay by Andrew Davies (Pride and Prejudice), Bleak House features a galaxy of major stars from feature film, television and comedy
- Director:
- Starring:
- Charles Dance [30], John Lynch [8], Warren Clarke [16], Alun Armstrong [28], Pauline Collins [28], Gillian Anderson [80], Richard Harrington [6], Phil Davis [6], Denis Lawson [8], Matthew Kelly [9], Charlie Brooks [4], Patrick Kennedy [5], Burn Gorman [8],
- Screen Formats:
- Widescreen
- Subtitles:
- English
- Language and Sound:
- English Dolby Digital Stereo
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