Why No Video?


I read somewhere recently that Len Deighton didn't like this adaptation of his novels, and has actively prevented its release to the home video market. Can anyone verify this?

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Deighton bought the rights to the series in 1989 and stopped any further distribution, I guess he really didn't like. I've only ever seen little bits from an old recording and I can see why, Ian Holm is the most unlikely person to cast as Samson

Wild! I was absolutely Livid!

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there was a full home video release in most countries but it was limited , most has gone now . more the pitty
I have been collecting world wide and have not found a full retail version in any good condition
but after now 6yeasr I have two excellent full version one pal and the other ntsc both code free
http://users.esc.net.au/~xenon/3D/runme.html see collectable movies

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Hello NONEX--I've just checked web site and it seems only the PAL version is available. Is that correct. Sorry to be so out of touch but what is DVDR. Does that indicate a something I can't play on a US DVD player?
Many Thanks

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re check the web site we have noq top quality in both Pal and NTSC
http://users.esc.net.au/~xenon/3D/runme.html

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There is a fine 5 dvd set available at stojo.com

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what is stojo.com? is seems kind of shady to be giving my credit card information to. if anybody has an opinion or know where I can get a decent DVD or VHS copy of this series please contact me at [email protected]

http://whatsnewinspace.blogspot.com

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try this http://users.esc.net.au/~xenon/3D/runme.html
then collectable movies

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try this one the quality can be upscaled to 1080I
http://users.esc.net.au/~xenon/3D/runme.html
look in collectable movies

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http://users.esc.net.au/~xenon/3D/runme.html

see in the section collectable movies
huge quality

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we have to wait for Leighton to kick the bucket. the family will sell the rights.

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also...in the U.S. PBS (WGBH Boston, I think) had the rights. PBS needs $ all the time...so this "tax supported" PBS station should just put it out on DVD like they do all their other "Masterpiece Theater" productions and let Deighton sue them! screw him.

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FWIW, there is a 3-DVD available from HK, probably made from the PBS broadcasts. Certainly not an authorized set and take-it-or-leave-it quality. It's on eBay now (11/6/13).

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how much?
and will it work in US?
I really don't need it...got it on VHS.

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