 |
I already knew this film but thought it good enough to be a 'keeper' on DVD. Certainly an all-star cast, an intriguing story about a section of British society living the high life in South Africa instead of enduring the Second World War at home. Almost teaching a kind of lesson like this is what happens if you go too far with everything: drink, drugs, sex, extramarital affairs, idleness, doing nothing constructive. Be careful what you wish for....
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Something hypnotic about the contrast between the sheer splendour of the African landscape and the characters' somewhat silly, bored and depressing antics, together with the delicious and wicked contrast between what they have escaped or run from - England in 1940 with its back to the wall - and the hedonism and power of what money can buy, ie immunity from the law. Sacchi's beauty is mesmeric, especially when she arches her neck in defiance of Ackland's rifle butt, and as for Dance, there are no words to describe his masculine beauty - that is the only word for it. The identity of the murderer of Lord Errol is now known, as a written confession by the Sarah Miles character has since been discovered, but that doesn't detract from the sinuous sexuality and poetic tension of this masterpiece of filmmaking.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Terrific acting from a star cast, based on a real story of the scandalous happy valley crowd of aristos in wartime kenya, the story is absorbing, great film and good quality dvd
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
If you like true stories you will love this film. I have watched it many times. Get yourself a copy immediately!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
My gift for my dad who loves this film.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best-selling in DVDs & Blu-rays
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on DVDs & Blu-rays
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like
![White Mischief [DVD] (1987) - DVD](https://ir.ebaystatic.com/rs/c/prpweb-src-images-space-98af7172.gif)