- Actors: James Mason, Anthony Andrews, Sam Neill, Michael Hordern, Olivia Hussey
- Directors: Douglas Camfield
- Writers: John Gay, Sir Walter Scott
- Producers: Norman Rosemont, William Hill
- Format: Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- Release Date: May 5 2009
- Run Time: 142 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B001TKNWUA
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #9,509 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
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This 1982, 180-minute television remake of the original MGM feature, produced 30 years before, is the rare makeover of a classic that works quite well under its own steam. Anthony Andrews plays the disinherited knight who returns from the Third Crusades and is determined to raise the ransom to free a kidnapped King Richard (Julian Glover). With his bid rebuffed by his estranged father (Michael Hordern), and the affection of the latter's ward, Rowena (Lysette Anthony), compromised, Ivanhoe looks toward the generosity of the beautiful Rebecca (Olivia Hussey)--whose father (James Mason) he rescued from anti-Semitic Normans--for help. But a plot by faithless friends to discredit Ivanhoe, and his subsequent partnership with Robin Hood (David Robb) to save the day, keep this story from slowing down even for a minute. Originally a miniseries, this production has enough breadth to provide lots of breathing room for the script and cast to mine all the drama they can from Sir Walter Scott's novel. This is also a great-looking movie, with wall-to-wall pageantry, superb costumes--the works. --Tom Keogh
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
If only it were on DVD....,
By DEMackintosh (Aurora, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ivanhoe (VHS Tape)
This version is, in my opinion, by far the best ever made of Sir Walter Scott's "Ivanhoe". The casting, costuming, and locations all help to transport the viewer back to Ashby-de-la-Zouche with such adroitness, one would have to think & remember twice that it was originally a made-for-television movie, many moons ago. The best part of this video however, is that it retains almost all of the key elements of Scott's novel. This is such a rare treat, with movie companies cranking out new versions of old classics that can be hardly reconciled when compared side by side. Buy it, and you won't regret it.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Faithful to the Book, and Just a Darn Good Movie!,
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This review is from: Ivanhoe (VHS Tape)
During the 1970's and 1980's, movie genres that used the traditional hero/herione/bad guy motif suffered a decline. The decline was in terms of both popular reception and the films' vitality (a lot of them just seemed like tired old products). However, it seems that there was a revival of certain literary films that were faithful to the books and were/are fun to watch. Among these are Richard Lester's The Three Musketeers (definitive version!), the Count of Monte Cristo with Richard Chamberlain, and of course the movie Ivanhoe. This movie is faithful to Scott, much more than the 1952 version with the Taylors, but it also has a cinematic life of its own. The movie is well paced, characterization is well done, and it never gets self-indulgent. The actors are great: James Mason as Isaac and the ageless Olivia Hussey as Rebecca. Anthony Andrews is a perfect Wilfred of Ivanhoe, and Sam Neill is a great villain. The joust scenes are really something, you can almost feel them! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. It'll also make you want to read the book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good Rendition of Sir Walter Scott's Classic Tale!,
By derJUBster (Near the Beach, Heart of Dixie) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ivanhoe (VHS Tape)
Director Douglas Camfield somehow manages to bring this classic retelling of this Sir Walter Scott classic to life on a made for TV budget that few others have managed with much larger outlays. Much credit should be given here to this films's expert casting, and its attention to detail in accurate costumes, and weaponry, heralding back to the golden days of chivalry, romance and thrilling swordplay! Anthony Andrews brings to life this version of Ivanhoe, the young Saxon knight devoted to his king and religious faith. James Mason and Olivia Hussey co-star in this classic tale of valiant warriors and beautiful damsels. When Ivanhoe returns to 12th-century England after fighting with Richard the Lion-Hearted in the Crusades, he learns that his true love Rowena (beautifully portrayed by Lysette Anthony) has been betrothed to another and Richard's evil brother, Prince John, is intent on stealing his throne. Ivanhoe faces overwhelming odds in his fight to save Rowena and defeat the villainous Normans. Spectacular battles scenes, featuring some excellent knights-in-tournament footage rarely seen on film, and stirring heroics make this version of Ivanhoe a must see for history buffs of this time period. Excellent!!!
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