Beau Brummell - This Charming Man
by Philippa Lowthorpe
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Actor: Elliot Levey, Hugh Bonneville, James Purefoy, John Telfer, Philip DavisDirector: Philippa Lowthorpe
Brand: Acorn
Writer: Ian Kelly
Cinematographer: Graham Smith
Editor: Dave Thrasher
Producer: Cherry Brewer
Producer: David Edgar
Producer: Richard Fell
Writer: Simon Bent
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 78 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-07-15
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acorn Media
Movie Reviews of Beau Brummell - This Charming Man
Movie Review: WORTH THE WAIT !
Summary: 5 Stars
You can't read other's reviews if there AREN'T ANY! Amazon did not even have this movie yet so I had to purchase it from Amazon.com.uk! So the "voting buttons" are missing. How snitty amazon can be! Period dramas are my favorite type of movie. James Purefoy (Rome,Vanity Fair, Mayor of Casterbridge, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Mansfield Park)is one of my favorite actors, so this movie was destined to be a favorite! Historically it is of great value. Just think, if it weren't for Beau Brummel, our men might still wear ruffles. The most excellent supporting cast includes Hugh Bonneville(also of Mansfield Park)and Matthew Rhys. My only complaint is that this movie is too short. I am sure this story deserves more than it's length of only 79 minutes and someone should be "horse whipped" or at least ashamed of the stunted state of this production. Now, if we might only be able to purchase "Blackbeard" starring James Purefoy, on DVD as well! One may only hope! UPDATE: Blackbeard is finally now available in this country,a National Geographic production.
Summary of Beau Brummell - This Charming Man
The dashing designer of modern dress?and disgrace
As seen on BBC America
James Purefoy (Rome, Vanity Fair) delivers a captivating performance as the dandy of Regency England who changed male fashion forever. In an age when men bedeck themselves in powders, perfumes, and all manner of finery, Brummell boldly advocates simplicity, elegance, and?good heavens!?washing. His friendship with the Prince Regent (Hugh Bonneville, Iris) rockets Brummell to social prominence, but his fascination with the magnetic bad-boy poet Lord Byron (Matthew Rhys, Brothers & Sisters) eventually proves his undoing.
Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe (The Other Boleyn Girl) and based on Ian Kelly?s critically acclaimed biography, Beau Brummell tells its story with a wit, flair, and irresistible stylishness that befit England?s ultimate man of fashion.
DVD BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE "Brummell in Pop Culture" essay and cast filmographies.
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