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The Avengers '63, Set 1

starring: Patrick MacNee, Honor Blackman

: The Avengers '63, Set 1
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780767025133
Format: Box set, Black & White, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
ISBN: 076702513X
Label: A&E Home Video
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: A&E Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 03, 2000
Running Time: 312 minutes
Sales Rank: 9293
Studio: A&E Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: November 13, 2005



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Amazon.com:
Americans tuning into The Avengers in 1966 had never seen a woman on television quite like Emma Peel. But British viewers had. Her name was Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman, the future Pussy Galore in Goldfinger), 'charming companion' and, at this point in this classic British series, unofficial partner to gentleman spy John Steed (Patrick Macnee). This boxed set contains six vintage, rarely seen episodes from the series' third season. Two of them are considered by one Avengers Web site to be among the 10 best of the Cathy Gale era. In 'The Nutshell,' Steed himself is charged with treason when an intruder manages to break into a seemingly impregnable underground security facility and copy secret documents. 'The Gilded Cage' is solid gold, as Steed and Mrs. Gale bait a criminal mastermind by plotting the heist of $3 million in bullion. Also a keeper is 'The Man with Two Shadows,' in which Mrs. Gale must determine if Steed is Steed and not his replacement double. 'The Undertakers,' 'Death of a Batman,' and 'November Five' are more uneven, but die-hard fans of this unconventional espionage series will relish the characteristically quirky, convoluted plots and eccentric characters. And Diana Rigg/Mrs. Peel-bias aside, Mrs. Gale cuts quite a formidable figure. At one point in 'The Man with Two Shadows,' Steed asks her what's for breakfast. She smartly replies, 'Cook it and see.' --Donald Liebenson



Customer Reviews
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Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - 65-67 is the best
I realize I'm in the minority here by not offering an optimistic review, but after having watched ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Don't expect strict transmission order
This is easily the most watchable these pre-Diana Rigg episodes will ever get, but technically they ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Addictive Avengers
I am hooked on this series! Each season is special in its own way. The Honor Blackman episodes are really ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Honor Blackman
I own all 4 VHS sets with Honor Blackman. As a yuppy with only the knowledge of Mrs. Peel replayed over and ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Early adventures for Steed
For all the fans of The Avengers familiar with the Emma Peel/Tara King era of the show, these early episodes ... Read More

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