The Rockford Files: Movie Collection - Volume 1
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Actor: James Garner, Joe SantosBrand: Uni
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 364 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-11-03
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Universal Studios
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Summary: 5 Stars
No fan of the wonderful James Garner series would want to be without this first set of movies, made 14 years after the series was canceled. These 90-minute movies are first-rate and have all the spirit and humor of the original series.
They are a follow-up to the original 6 seasons of the TV show. Garner's knee and back problems, which resulted from his insistence on performing most of his own stunts, especially those involving fist fights and car chases, caused him excruciating physical pain, and he opted not to continue with the show, and NBC canceled the program in mid-season.
It took 14 years for the ill will between his production company and the network to subside, during which time a decade-long lawsuit over profits was finally settled in his favor.
So beginning in the mid-1990s eight movies were produced. Its great to see Lt. Becker and Angel again in these movies.
Video quality is very high. The image is clean, colors are true. It looks better than we all saw when broadcast.
Note for fans: Not many actual location sets from 70s shows still exist, but the Sandcastle restaurant is still there on the beach in Malibu (and the food is high quality). Rockford's trailer no longer sits at the end of the parking lot, but its really cool to walk over and stand where it was! As a big Rockford fan, its a treat for me to visit the "set" whenever I'm in Southern California. 28128 Pacific Coast Hwy, Paradise Cove, Malibu, CA.
Here is a brief synopsis of the four movies in this first collection:
"I Still Love L.A." (1994) - Jim is trying to leave California behind him when a series of natural disasters, the L. A. riots and the murder of a wealthy mother make it impossible for him to go. Joanna Cassidy guest stars. Dedicated to Noah "Rocky Rockford" Berry, who passed away 3 weeks before it aired. He was too ill to be in the movie.
"A Blessing In Disguise" (1995) - an old friend is up to a dangerous new trick when Jim catches Angel preaching from the pulpit of the Temple of Holy Light church, whose members have put the life of a young actress at risk.
"If The Frame Fits" (1996) - It's up to Jim to clear his own name when he becomes the primary suspect in the death of a rival P.I. and the police, FBI and a Latino gang all want to get their hands on him. Rocky's death is addressed. The giant mural seen in this episode is still there: Victor Clothing Company, 242 South Broadway. Guest star: Dyan Cannon.
"Godfather Knows Best" (1996) - Family duty calls when Jim must come to the aid of his troubled godson, who is accused of murdering a high-profile fashion designer. Dan Lauria guest stars.
Summary of The Rockford Files: Movie Collection - Volume 1
There?s never been another TV detective quite like Jim Rockford (Primetime Emmy® Award winner James Garner), whether he?s cruising in his classic Pontiac Firebird, cracking cases from his Malibu mobile home, or running with ? and from ?¬ the law. And now, the wry P.I. with the ex-con past is back for more action and clever comebacks in four entertaining movies in this collectible two-disc set. From investigating the children of a wealthy socialite to proving his godson innocent of murder, Rockford plays it cool while chasing after hot criminals on the lam on the sun-drenched streets of Los Angeles. Featuring stellar guest stars Dyan Cannon, Joanna Cassidy, Carmen Argenziano and Morton Downey Jr., it?s murder and mayhem from a true TV icon.Similar DVD Movies
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