Jane Seymour Movie:

East of Eden (1981 Miniseries) Reviews:
DVD needs to restore VHS's missing scenes
2008-06-17 - Back when network TV was at the height of producing the high quality mini-series, ABC premiered "East of Eden" in February of 1981. Originally broadcast as an 8-hour epic (including commercials), when it was released on video in 1984 it was highly edited, and came in at just 4 hours. Some missing scenes include teenaged Cathy's affair with her school-teacher, and his subsequent suicide, and Charles' and Adam's experiences as young men, before they met Cathy. (If you look closely at the video box, you can see still photos of several deleted scenes). DVD technology now allows multiple hours of footage on a small disc, so hopefully, when this gem gets a DVD re-release, viewers can experience a digitally remastered, uncut version of what was truly a television masterpiece.

Terrific mini series
2007-12-20 - I remember watching the mini series on ABC? It far surpasses the James Dean movie version with depth and the inclusion of some pivotal characters which were left out in the Kazan movie. One of the key characters being the Chinese valet and cook, Lee. I found his character interesting in that it represent a college-educated minority as a platform and sounding board for questions related to morality. His character was played by Soon-Tek Oh. The character Abra was played by Karen Allen. I always like seeing her in any film. Including the soon -to-bereleased Indiana Jones.

Being a mini series, it gives the viewer the luxury to live the tale of the two families through a greater stretch of time. Reading the novel prior to watching the film would add depth to the series. I do wish they'd put this TV program on DVD for all to enjoy.

Cheers

Best version of East of Eden
2007-11-10 - RECALL THIS ONE WHEN IT CAME OUT ON TV...AND RECENTLY RENTED J.DEAN VERSION (WHICH is like a whole different show), and the tv version sticks very closely to the book, and is captivating! VERY EAGER FOR THIS TO COME OUT ON DVD! great great actors along w/ Seymour who plays the ultimate matter of fact witch.
Please get this one out soon!


Jane Seymour evil incarnate in East of Eden TV miniseries
2007-03-14 - Before Jessica Lange's "Cora" plotted her husband's demise in The Postman Always Rings Twice, and Sharon Stone's "Katherine" ice-picked, but more importantly outwitted her would-be captors by sheer intellect in Basic Instinct, Jane Seymour set the stage for portrayals of evil women with brains and amoral resolve in this TV miniseries with Timothy Bottoms and Bruce Boxleitner. I'd buy this DVD in a nanosecond when it's made available - it's one of the best TV miniseries I can remember based upon a classic novel (Steinbeck). Please post a projected release date on the info page for this item!!

Please put this movie on DVD!!
2007-03-10 - I would buy this DVD in a second if it existed.

This mini-series was excellent and I still vividly remember Jane Seymore's excellent (EVIL!!) performance after all these years. Whoever can make it happen, PLEASE release this fantastic show on DVD! And while you're at it, some interviews from the stars?

This would be a must for anyone's DVD library.