Exxon Mobil Masterpiece Theater: The Blackheath Poisonings
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Actor: Christine Kavanagh, Ian McNeice, Judy Parfitt, Patrick Malahide, Zoë WanamakerBrand: Wgbh Wholesale
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Unknown; English (Original Language), Unknown
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 180 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-09-02
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: WGBH BOSTON
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Movie Review: British drama at its Best
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Blackheath Poisonings," based upon the exceptional novel by Julian Symons, is a riveting and searing examination of a Victorian English family. This drama, a three-part miniseries which aired on PBS' Masterpiece Theater, is truly unforgettable.
The Collards and Vandervents are an extended family who are very prominent toy makers. However, just because they manufacture toys does not mean they are innocent people who love children! The family enjoys games all right, but their playfulness is of an adult nature. As is stated in the beginning of the drama by Judy Parfitt: "The seven deadly sins are embodied in one diabolical family." Here you will encounter gluttonny, greed, and lust just to name a few. When an untimely death occurs, Paul Vandervent, the seventeen-year-old boy who is being pressured into joining the family business, believes the death to be unnatural. He thinks a killer is at large, and anyone in the family could be involved. Paul probes into the mystery, unearthing family skeletons and learning a bitter lesson. His quest brings him face to face with a diabolical and malicious poisoner. This drama is much more than a whodunit; it is a psychological thrillerand coming-of-age story in which things are not always what they seem.
The cast in this miniseries is superb! Ian Neice shines as George Collard, the glutinous, chocolate loving son of Harriet Collard. Judy Parfitt is exceptional as Harriet Collard, the matriarch of this odd family. The other cast members are equally wonderful. Please give this film a chance, and please read Julian Symons terrific novel.
Summary of Exxon Mobil Masterpiece Theater: The Blackheath Poisonings
Behind the shutters of a Victorian family?s home lies a lethal potion of lust, corruption and greed.At first glance, the two toymaking families who share a spacious villa in the leafy London suburb of Blackheath appear to be the era?s picture-perfect examples. But looks can be murderously deceiving.
The Collards and Vandervents are not alone in their house?they are also living with wicked secrets. Thrown together for the sake of the family business, they each harbor dangerous emotions?and equally dangerous habits. Led by the frosty hand of a diabolic matriarch, the extended family also includes a selfish, debauched son; a bitter spinster; an adulterous wife; and a sharp young man who suspects his father?s sudden death wasn?t caused by the hand of God, but by poison.
A police investigation reveals unseemly secrets and an illicit affair that leads to a shocking?and riveting?conclusion. The Blackheath Poisonings, based on the best-selling mystery novel by Julian Symons, and adapted by Simon Raven (Edward and Mrs. Simpson), boldly and brilliantly redefines the Victorian era.
Special DVD features include: selected cast flmographies; selected cast list; biography of host Russell Baker; a link to the Masterpiece Theatre Web site; closed captions; and described video for the visually impaired.
On one DVD9 discs. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: 4x3 full frame.
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