The Pillars Of The Earth (DVD, 2010)

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All eight episodes of the miniseries based on the historical novel by Ken Follett. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of civil war in the 12th century, the series chronicles the building of a cathedral in the town of Kingsbridge and follows the intertwining stories of the people involved in the project, from master builder Tom (Rufus Sewell) to stonemason Jack (Eddie Redmayne).

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Based on the novel by Ken Follett and set in 12th Century England in the fictional town of Kingsbridge, this epic story revolves around the building of a cathedral and follows the lives of three men over 40 years as they each deal with politics, war, romance and personal ambition.

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ProducerJohn Ryan
EAN5035822708211
eBay Product ID (ePID)102177139

Product Key Features

ActorRufus Sewell, Alison Pill, Douglas Booth, Sam Claflin, Sarah Parish, Hayley Atwell, Ian McShane, Eddie Redmayne, Matthew Macfadyen
Film/TV TitleThe Pillars of the Earth
DirectorSergio Mimica-Gezzan
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageEnglish\Hindi
Run Time427 Mins
Aspect Ratio1.78
Release Year2010
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, The Making of Pillars of the Earth\Visual Effects Progression\Main Titles Progression, With Subtitles
GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs3
Certificate15
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
ComposerTrevor Morris
ReviewsGuardian - The Pillars of the Earth is a double Genesis album, in TV form. It is also fabulous, once you know what's going on., The Guardian UK - The Pillars of the Earth is a double Genesis album, in TV form. It is also fabulous, once you know what's going on., AOL - Starz brings the ambitious and quite hefty Ken Follett novel, THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH to viewers as a star-studded eight-hour miniseries.
ScreenwriterKen Follett
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleThe Pillars Of The Earth
Consumer AdviceContains strong language, once very strong, sex and bloody violence

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  • Excellent story line full of intrigue and trickery

    Had first seeen this story when it showed on TV sometime ago. Storyline is intriguing and entertaining, Ian McShane is very good as the leading "Baddy", whilst the other actors are also very good in their respective parts. How DID they manage to build a church that size at that time with the limited resources and skillls available.? If you look at the medieval Cathedrals that we have today they were talented. Well worth the monies paid to now be able to watch whenever and to have it in my DVD Library.

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  • Top class, high budget medieval drama about the 12th cenury English Anarchy.

    This is a high-budget English-Austrian-Hungarian production, adapting Follett's book about the English Anarchy of the 1130s & 40s. We see an almost complete spectrum of medieval life: Genuine medieval castles, high class CG graphics for various stages of cathedral building, and decent cavalry battles. Conniving monarchs, bishops, & priors, politicking & ruthless nobles, and a clash of Christianity with witchcraft. At the lower levels, there is the life of the monastery, the vision & craftsmanship of master masons & sculptors, and the English wool trade. Fortunately, the dramatist has toned down many of the anachronistic Blairite tendancies of the original book, though we are still left without a main character to represent the true piety of the 12th century. The cast, the direction, the editing, and the plotting are all top-notch, and the drama holds its own against the best American tv productions of the last dozen years. McShane & MacFadyen lead the cast as rival clerics, while Redmayne & Atwell make an attractive and talented young couple. An almost complete success. 9/10

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  • Brilliant adaptation of a brilliant book

    I have read the books, Ken Follett is a brilliant writer gripping from start to finish. I had watched the original series on tv and read the books afterwards and wanted to rewatch what is a superb series.

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  • Game of thrones like.

    Just finished reading the marvellous book by Ken Follett, and was exited to see the dvd, which obviously condenses the book. I was fascinated to see how it follows the story and see the differences. Great value and would highly recommend the dvd.

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  • Pillars of the Earth good story and very good viewing .

    My husband I really enjoyed the DVD and we were sorry when it finished so we will try and look out for the next DVD in the series, Worlds End , Thank you.

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  • Only 8 one hour episodes, good binge watch.

    Not Game Of Thrones, but not far off though, very enjoyable series, and very good acting.

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  • Excellent!

    Excellent price & good dvd . Nice to watch something good ! Very pleased,thanks very much.😊

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  • Very engaging.

    Excellent story, with good acting, in ten scenes from the book.

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  • Pillars of the earth

    Only been on tv once as far as I know. Very good series and I think under rated. Good storyline well worth watching

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  • Pillars of the Earth

    A good Dvd with a fantastic storyline. Rufus Sewell and Ian McShane play really good part.

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