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List Price: $99.98 | | Label: Koch Vision
Salesrank: 42988
Released: January 22, 2008 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
One of England’s most widely read authors, Dame Catherine Cookson penned more than ninety historical novels during her celebrated career. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many of her masterpieces have been brought to life in mini-series productions boasting lavish costumes and stunning on-location photography of Northeast England. From The Cinder Path (as seen on Masterpiece Theatre) to The Secret (based on Cookson’s only thriller, "The Harrogate Secret"), this anthology presents seven acclaimed adaptations, featuring star-studded casts that include Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ray Stevenson, James Purefoy and June Whitfield.
8 DVD set includes the mini-series:
The Cinder Path – Colour Blind – A Dinner of Herbs – The Girl
The Secret – The Tide of Life – Tilly Trotter
Description of The Catherine Cookson Anthology (8-Disc Set):
Beaten down by years of mistreatment by his abusive father, Charlie McFell's (Lloyd Owen) enduring struggle to overcome his past, live up to his responsibilities, and recognize the depths of his own integrity is not easy, but audiences will find it remarkably rewarding. With all the features of a great television miniseries--murder, blackmail, revenge, heartbreak, betrayal, courage, vindication, and true love--what's remarkable about The Cinder Path is that there's nothing cheesy about it. This high-caliber production features strong acting, well-written characters the audience will care about, amazing Edwardian costumes, vivid western front trench warfare reenactments, Dolby digital sound, and a scene index.
Charlie overcomes a dangerous secret, a hollow marriage of convenience with the haughty Victoria (Catherine Zeta-Jones), the challenge of running his family's Northumberland farm, and finally the rigors of military boot camp as he is called to serve in World War I. He struggles to vanquish his own ghosts and become the man no one thought he could be. Based on the popular novel by Catherine Cookson, this made-for-television production will please a wide variety of viewers, from fans of PBS and BBC-style programming to anyone who likes a love story with a happy ending. --Tara Chace
The Catherine Cookson Anthology (8-Disc Set) Reviews:
Excellent boxed set of movies 
2009-11-06 - this was good set of family movies and will watch them again
excellent actors
All of catherine cookson's movies are well written and acted on
I had seen it so bought it
chfancier
Engaging
2009-06-19 - My wife is a reader of Catherine Cookson, and she has thoroughly enjoyed seeing these stories come to life, especially "The Girl". Great collection!
Catherine Cookson DVD's
2009-05-31 - I have just recently become aware of Catherine Cookson and her wonderfully moving
stories. They were recommended to me since I am a fan of BBC productions and the like.
I can't remember a time when I have been so stirred and enjoyed productions such as
these. I've told anyone who will listen what a treasure they are and my partner and I
are now reading Catherine Cookson's own biography.After finishing one DVD we can't wait to view another and none has been a disappointment. I love a heart warming and
story that brings tears and these always do.
Champion of the less privileged
2008-04-06 - The movies that are created from the stories by Catherine Cookson are always wonderful to watch. The only thing better than reading one of her books is watching the movie adaption of one.
First Rate
2008-03-28 - Have loved all of Ms. Cookson's movies so far, and really enjoyed this one. Good story - love and war and infidelity and revenge. Catherine Zeta Jones played the role of an unfaithful, unloving wife, but did a good job. The lead role was well played and the best part was that it all ended happily.
