Rent Disraeli (1978)
4.0 of 5 from 49 ratings
4h 13min
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- Synopsis:
- The name of Benjamin Disraeli (Ian McShane) has gone down in history - not only because of his political achievements but also his colourful personality. He was the most flamboyant, theatrical and controversial figure ever to stride across the political scene during the nineteenth century - turbulent, astute, tenacious yet easily and often hurt. This outstanding television series tells the intimate story of his long and determined rise to power against overwhelming odds.
- Actors:
- Ian McShane, Rosemary Leach, Mary Peach, Brett Usher, John Carlisle, Jeremy Clyde, Brewster Mason, David De Keyser, David Wood, John Gregg, Frances Bennett, Brendan Barry, Patrick Drury, Peter Hughes, Peter Miles, Leigh Lawson, Margaret Whiting, Mark Dignam, William Russell, Aubrey Morris
- Directors:
- Claude Whatham
- Producers:
- Cecil Clarke
- Writers:
- David Butler
- Aka:
- Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic
- Studio:
- Network
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Classics, TV Dramas, TV Political
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Reviews (1) of Disraeli
Not impressed - Disraeli review by CP Customer
I did watch this DVD but didn't learn anything from it that I don't remember from my history class 40+ years ago, just broad stereotypes.
The emphasis of the production seemed to be on costume and drama - polite gossip and inuendo, lots of waving fans, wigs and powder.
Historically and politically they were exciting times for an upstart Jew - as I am too - but none of that came across.
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