Casanova (Masterpiece Theater)
starring: David Tennant, David Foxxe, Tamzin Griffin, Peter O'Toole, Clare Higgins
directed by: Sheree Folkson
directed by: Sheree Folkson
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Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
EAN: 0783421414198
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: WGBH BOSTON
Manufacturer: WGBH BOSTON
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: WGBH BOSTON
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 17, 2006
Running Time: 172 minutes
Sales Rank: 4435
Studio: WGBH BOSTON
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
And now for something completely randy and ribald from Masterpiece Theatre. This re-telling of the Casanova legend is a thoroughly modern romp with rollicking escapades, a sly anachronistic tone, and wardrobe malfunctions. More, it is graced with a poignant performance by Peter O' Toole (Lawrence of Arabia, My Favorite Year) as the aged lothario. Toiling in obscurity as a count's librarian, he regales an appalled, yet intrigued, parlor maid (Rose Byrne) with the story of his eventful life. David Tennant (Doctor Who) stars as the opportunistic, charming, and indefatigable young Casanova, illegitimately born to a neglectful actress mother. He becomes a scholar and sets about reinventing himself (as lawyer, doctor, and astrologer) to gain entry into Venice's noble circles. Here, he meets the enchanting Henriette (Laura Fraser), his one true love, but who is determined to marry for money and security. The first of Casanova's two parts is the most fun. Our tireless heroes' prodigious sexual exploits are rendered more comic than carnal. From two sisters (simultaneously!), he learns the secret of seducing women: 'Just listen.' Nina Sosanya (Love, Actually) costars as Bellino, a castrato, who presents Casanova with a Victor/Victoria-like conundrum. Casanova cannot keep up the pace of the cheeky first half as the stakes get higher in his pursuit of the elusive Henriette. He runs afoul of her jealous and powerful fiancé, Count Grimani (Rupert Penry-Jones), setting the stage for an ultimately heartbreaking love story that will span a lifetime. Casanova is as smart, seductive, and sad as its hero. As one character tells Casanova before a Bellino performance, 'You are in for a treat.' --Donald Liebenson
Product Description:
Casanova (David Tennant Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Bright Young Things) takes us from the decadent streets of the 18th Century Venice to the salons of pre-revolution Paris and on to the London courts of George III until a trip to Naples finally breaks Casanova s heart. In the Age of Reason and Science gambling and gallantries of pleasure and entertainment Casanova has it all does it all. In turn he is a violinist a priest a gambler a lottery director and intellectual. He is both peasant and nobleman rich and poor. But he is one thing above all others a lover. Sex is Casanova s lifeblood. But he is never casual nor flippant. He loves with total commitment and total sincerity however temporarily. He sleeps with courtesans actresses and even a nun. His life is dedicated to pleasure. But one thing eludes him throughout his life perfect happiness with his one true love Henriette (Laura Fraser Vanilla Sky A Knight s Tale). 44 years later Casanova (Peter O Toole Troy Gulliver s Travels) a librarian in a castle fare exiled from Venice is dying. Into his life comes Edith (Rose Byrne Troy I Capture the Castle) a young parlour maid. Something in Edith ignites the old passion in Casanova and he finds himself regaling her with tales of his adventures. Through Edith he learns to love the old Casanova again and sends out messengers in search of Henriette. It is one last desperate attempt to see the woman he loves before he dies System Requirements:Run Time: 174 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: NR UPC: 783421414198 Manufacturer No: WG41419
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- A must for David Tennant/ Doctor Who fans! Delightful!If you missed this when it aired on PBS, you really should buy this DVD. Not only is David Tennant ... Read More
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- David Tennant is Fantastic!David Tennant is fantastic! Peter O'Toole is dry and lifeless, that is the reason for the 3 star rating. ... Read More
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- Joie de vivre -- the DVD is betterI'm glad that I saw "Casanova" on DVD before I saw the edited version on PBS. I loved the DVD; my impressions ... Read More
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- Thoroughly Enjoyed it! I had never seen/read any account of Casanova's life until I saw this BBC version and I was completely engrossed. ... Read More
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- Incredibly entertainingI had not seen this show before and got it because I think that David Tennant is a terrific actor. The DVD did not ... Read More
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