Would you like to see this page in English? Click here.

 

ou
Ouvrez une session pour activer Commander en 1-Click.
 
 
D'autres produits offerts
10 neufs à partir de CDN$ 30.57

Vous en avez un à vendre?
Vendez les vôtres ici
 
   
The Beiderbecke Affair
 
Agrandissez cette image
 

The Beiderbecke Affair

Avec : Colin Blakely, James Bolam Réalisateur : Frank W. Smith, David Reynolds
5.0étoiles sur 5  Voir tous les commentaires (2 évaluations de client)
Prix éditeur: CDN$ 46.99
Price: CDN$ 37.99 & se qualifie pour Livraison super-économique GRATUITE pour des commandes de plus de CDN$ 39. Détails
Vous économisez : CDN$ 9.00 (19%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
En stock.
Vendu et expédié par Amazon.ca.

Seulement 5 en stock--commandez bientôt (nous en attendons d'autres).

Commandez-vous pour Noël? Pour livraison garantie le 24 décembre à Toronto, à Ottawa, ou à Montréal, choisissez Express lors de votre commande. En savoir plus.

10 neufs à partir de CDN$ 30.57

Produits fréquemment achetés ensemble

Les clients achètent cet article avec The Beiderbecke Tapes DVD ~ Brian Parker

The Beiderbecke Affair + The Beiderbecke Tapes
  • Cet article : The Beiderbecke Affair DVD ~ Frank W. Smith

    En stock.
    Vendu et expédié par Amazon.ca.
    Se qualifie pour Livraison super-économique GRATUITE pour des commandes de plus de CDN$ 39. Détails

  • The Beiderbecke Tapes DVD ~ Brian Parker

    En stock.
    Vendu et expédié par Amazon.ca.
    Livraison super-économique GRATUITE pour cet article. Détails


What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

The Beiderbecke Affair
75% buy the item featured on this page:
The Beiderbecke Affair 5.0étoiles sur 5 (2)
CDN$ 37.99
Painted Lady
11% buy
Painted Lady 5.0étoiles sur 5 (1)
CDN$ 23.99
Wycliffe: Series One
7% buy
Wycliffe: Series One 5.0étoiles sur 5 (1)
CDN$ 29.49
Kingdom
5% buy
Kingdom 3.5étoiles sur 5 (2)
CDN$ 29.99

Les détails du produit


Descriptions du produit

Amazon.ca

The charms of The Beiderbecke Affair aren't immediately apparent--but before long, you're hooked by this sneaky combination of screwball-inspired dialogue, off-kilter yet genuine characters, and hopelessly loopy plot. Schoolteacher and aspiring political candidate Jill (Barbara Flynn) doesn't pay much attention when her boyfriend Trevor (James Bolam) says he was sold some Bix Beiderbecke records by a beautiful platinum blonde door-to-door saleswoman. But when the wrong records arrive in the mail, Trevor sets out to correct the situation--and both he and Jill tumble into a mystery involving junior football matches, the basement of a church, an overzealous and overeducated detective sergeant, two peculiar men called Big Al and Little Norm, an ex-fiancee who is alarmingly like the current girlfriend, and a mysterious man with a dog named Jason. This British mini-series will madden anyone who expects their mysteries to feature murder, easily identifiable suspects, and a logical process of elimination--in fact, it may take a few episodes before you see this as a mystery at all. But what emerges from the seemingly random incidents is a sly sense of humor, dialogue that bounces to and fro like a badminton shuttlecock, and the engaging characters of Jill and Trevor. Flynn and Bolam have been solid character actors for decades; fans of British television will recognize their faces. It's a pleasure to have this talented pair taking the lead as two ordinary people who accidentally fall into out-of-the-ordinary circumstances. Don't let the seeming casualness of the beginning put you off--The Beiderbecke Affair grows more delightful the more you watch. --Bret Fetzer


Description

Alan Plater's hit comedy/mystery series introduces the engaging partnership of jazz loving woodshop teacher Trevor Chaplin (James Bolam) and his girlfriend Jill (Barbara Flynn) who hopes to save the planet by winning a seat on the town council. They are on the trail of the gorgeous blonde saleswoman who mistakenly delivered a set of records that were supposed to be a Bix Beiderbecke series, the legendary jazz musician and Trevor's hero. As the adventure further unfolds, Trevor and Jill become involved in bizarre situations with even more bizarre people, including a borderline lunatic detective and an unlikely pair of brothers running a very suspicious business. It isn't long before they uncover a sinister web of corrupt government officials, crooked businessman and are on the receiving end of death threats. This outlandishly funny series weaves quirky characters, witty dialogue and a wonderfully smooth jazz soundtrack into a uniquely satisfying and entertainment experience.

Mots-clés associés par les clients à ce produit

 (De quoi s'agit-il ?)
Cliquez sur un mot-clé pour trouver les produits, discussions et clients qui y sont associés.
 

Vos mots-clés : Ajouter votre premier mot-clé
 

Les clients qui ont acheté cet article ont aussi acheté

The Beiderbecke Tapes

The Beiderbecke Tapes

DVD ~ Brian Parker
CDN$ 47.49
Wycliffe: Series One

Wycliffe: Series One

5.0étoiles sur 5 (1)  CDN$ 29.49
Murder Most English

Murder Most English

1.0étoiles sur 5 (2)  CDN$ 46.99
Pie in the Sky: Series 1

Pie in the Sky: Series 1

5.0étoiles sur 5 (3)  CDN$ 46.99
Taggart; Set 1

Taggart; Set 1

CDN$ 50.49
Découvrez des articles similaires

 

L'avis des consommateurs

2 évaluations
5 étoiles:
 (2)
4 étoiles:    (0)
3 étoiles:    (0)
2 étoiles:    (0)
1 étoiles:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Évaluation du client type
5.0étoiles sur 5 (2 évaluations de client)
 
 
 
 
Partagez votre opinion avec les autres clients:
Commentaires client les plus utiles

 
5.0étoiles sur 5 Bitish Comedy, Mai 7 2009
Par Marcia (Vancouver) - Voir tous mes commentaires
(TOP 100 REVIEWER)   
The Beiderbecke Affair

More comedy than mystery, this DVD is filled with typical British dry wit with shots at religion, bureaucratic government and police posturing. Nothing is sacred. While the box says "Bolam and Flynne plat the later-day Nick and Nora Charles with relish", I own The Thin Man set and must disagree. No dead bodies. The banter between the two is similar in a more British style, but the mystery is more satire on detective flicks. There are 3 quotes from Bogie films: Casablanca, Maltese Falcon and The Big Sleep, but that's as far as the film goes in the genre of film noir or Raymond Chandler books.

It is, however, a great romantic commedy with a subtle plot and well worth owning. There is a mystery, but it's more in the style of Hetty Wainthrop where the detectives are foreground and the mystery is background. The acting is excellent, the comedic pace is right on and the characters are engaging. My only criticism would be a week wrap up after the resolution. Yes, the coppers, well ... maybe you better watch it ... it takes a long time to sort out who is 'good' and who is 'bad' in this flick. The plot twists are subtle and interwoven into the fabric of the main characters relationships. I recommend this movie highly, if you like satire, British humour, wacky romance and a convoluted plot. Do not buy it expecting The Thin Man and a 'body in the library' where all the suspects are rounded up in the end and the truth will out. It's good fun!
Ce commentaire vous a-t-il été utile ? Oui Non (Signaler ce commentaire)



 
0 internautes sur 1 ont trouvé ce commentaire utile :
5.0étoiles sur 5 300 min. of quality british TV, Mai 6 2009
Par rbw (Winnipeg, Manitoba) - Voir tous mes commentaires
Made in the mid 80's this mystery/comedy has lost none of it's appeal.Set in Northern England, Trevor (James Bolam)orders some Bix Beiderbecke records but receives the wrong items.With his girlfreind he sets out to find the elusive saleswoman encountering lots of odd characters on the way,culminating in exposing local government corruption.Very well written by Alan Plater the dialogue is witty rather than hilarious,some knowledge of UK life would add to the enjoyment.Jazz sound track by Frank Ricotti adds to the fun.Overall a top class production.
Ce commentaire vous a-t-il été utile ? Oui Non (Signaler ce commentaire)


Partagez votre opinion avec les autres clients: Créer votre propre commentaire
 
 
Rechercher uniquement sur les commentaires portant sur ce produit



Cherchez des articles semblables par catégorie


Chercher des articles semblables par sujet










c.-à-d., chaque DVD doit correspondre au sujet 1 ET au sujet 2 ET ...

Commentaires

Souhaitez-vous compléter ou améliorer les informations sur ce produit ? Ou faire modifier les images?

Votre historique récent

 (En savoir plus)

Après avoir visualisé des pages détaillées produit ou des résultats de recherche, regardez ici pour trouver une façon simple de poursuivre votre navigation sur des pages qui vous intéressent.