| | Rumpole Of The Bailey - The Complete First And Second Seasons DVD (2 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Dramas DVDs, Television/TV Series Movies, Box Sets Videos, Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, British, British Television, Justice, Law/Lawyers, Sleuth | | Starring | Leo McKern, Peggy Thorpe-Bates, David Yelland, Bill Fraser | | Director | John Glenister | | Story | John Mortimer |
Joanna Van Gyseghem, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Leo McKern, Patricia Hodge, Peter Bowles, Robin Bailey At last John Mortimer's internationally acclaimed series can be seen at it was intended, in original series order in this exciting new DVD edition. Twelve full 52-minute episodes with the bonus feature-length "Rumpole's Return." Part lawyer, part detective, Horace Rumpole is one of the most colorful characters ever to approach the bench. With his brilliant mind and sly sense of humor. Rumpole's adventures behind the scenes and center stage in the British legal system are a delightful mix of comedy, mystery and courtroom drama. Justice has never been served w Courtroom drama and mystery are deftly blend together in the British series RUMPOLE OF THE BAILEY. Horace Rumpole, portrayed by Leo McKern for the program's first five seasons, brought a comedic touch to the role that made him a favorite of the BBC. The crisp, clever writing from John Mortimer also gives the players juicy roles they can sink their teeth into. This collection comprises the first two seasons (1978-1980) including the feature length RUMPOLE'S RETURN. Rumpole Of The Bailey - The Complete First And Second Seasons | List Price | $69.98 (You save $64.03) | | Studio | Warner Home Video | | Orig Year | 1978 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  8731  | | CD Universe Part number | 4132785 | | Discs | 3 | | Release Date | Aug 27, 2002 | | Rating | Not Rated | | Running Time | 728 Minutes | | Additional Info | Box Set | | Movie Details | Color; Mono Sound; Box Set; Three Disc Set |
Rumpole Of The Bailey - The Complete First And Second Seasons Video Rumpole Of The Bailey - The Complete First And Second Seasons Movie Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   A Feat for Rumpole Fans
John Mortimor's "Rumpole of the Bailey" developed a large follwing here in the US when it was aired for several consecutive seasons on PBS's Mystery. So much so, in fact, that Mortimor said he was was surprized. A look at these DVDs which contain the entire first and second season's broadcasts tell us that he shouldn't have been. Peopled by a wonderful cast of charactors - - and that is really the word for them! -- RofB takes the viewer into a delightful world where the written law is in constant tension with the law of human nature. And there to make of order of it all is Rompole, a crusty old barristor played by the late Keo McKern as if he were born for just the role. Even more than in the later years these early stories have an edge to their humor as they confront some serious issues where there is no simple non-idealogical answer to what is "right" and "wrong." Highly recommended!
Submitted by dsucher (Peterborough, NH) 
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 Intelligent English humor at its best !
Leo McKern makes this my favorite British comedy series ! Not that Jeeves and Wooster, The Irish RM or Faulty Towers are not enjoyable and funny. The depth of Rumpoles character, however, his rasping condemnations and his poetic soliloquys, make this the best comedy-drama that I have ever seen. There may be more of this quality but they have not to my knowledge made it across the ditch. Rumpole's musings on topics from life to death are inspired. McKern is in his mid 80's now, but I still dream of more episodes, "She who must be obeyed"- one more time please.
Submitted by a reviewer (Memphis, Tennessee)
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One of my all time favorites
I came to love Rumpole after watching it on PBS, and was glad when they finally started releasing the DVD's. I've got all seven seasons, and am currently about half way through them.
It's a bit of drama, a bit of comedy, and a whole lot of just plain brilliant television!
Submitted by Reginald Pither (east coast, usa)
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Rumpole Of The Bailey - The Complete First And Second Seasons DVD 3-Disc Set
Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
Mono
1.0 - English
Additional Release Material:
Additional Feature:
1. RUMPOLE'S RETURN (1980)
Featurette:
1. RAMBLING ABOUT RUMPOLE
2. RUMPOLE AND THE BRITISH LEGAL SYSTEM Q&A
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