The mystery of Edwin Drood.
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FilmPublisher number: R-B02387-9 | RoadshowDistributor: [Pyrmont, N.S.W.] : Roadshow Entertainment [distributor], [2013]Copyright date: ©2012Description: 1 DVD-video (approximately 179 min.) : sound, color ; 12 cmContent type: two-dimensional moving image Media type: video Carrier type: videodiscSubject(s): Choral conductors -- Drama | Teacher-student relationships -- Drama | Interpersonal relations -- DramaGenre/Form: Television programs. | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Production credits: Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.Cast: Matthew Rhys, Alun Armstrong, Rory Kinnear.Summary: "Acclaimed screenwriter Gwyneth Hughes brings to life Charles Dickens unfinished tale of obsessive love, betrayal and murder. It is 1842 and local choirmaster John Jasper hides a dark secret that plagues his dreams. Jasper is obsessed with the beautiful Rosa, who is engaged to his beloved orphan nephew Edwin Drood. At night, under the influence of opium, Jasper dreams of murdering Edwin so Rosa can be his. The arrival of twins Helena and Neville Landless marks a turning point in all of their lives. Smitten by Rosa and instantly disliking Edwin, hot-tempered Neville struggles to hide his feelings and the pair quarrel. In a drug-fuelled moment, Jasper sees an opportunity to make his dreams reality. He can murder Edwin, blame Neville and claim Rosa for himself. The next morning Edwin is missing and Neville is under suspicion. Did Jasper go through with his plan? This two-part series is a bold and refreshing take on the darkly compelling Dickens novel"--Container.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| wnor - DVD | Northam Northam Adult fiction | F MYS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31111039478282 |
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"R-B02387-9."
Adapted and completed by Gwyneth Hughes from the novel by Charles Dickens.
Special feature: Armando's Tale of Charles Dickens featurette.
Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.
Rated: M.
DVD ; Region 4.
In English. Subtitles in English SDH.
"Acclaimed screenwriter Gwyneth Hughes brings to life Charles Dickens unfinished tale of obsessive love, betrayal and murder. It is 1842 and local choirmaster John Jasper hides a dark secret that plagues his dreams. Jasper is obsessed with the beautiful Rosa, who is engaged to his beloved orphan nephew Edwin Drood. At night, under the influence of opium, Jasper dreams of murdering Edwin so Rosa can be his. The arrival of twins Helena and Neville Landless marks a turning point in all of their lives. Smitten by Rosa and instantly disliking Edwin, hot-tempered Neville struggles to hide his feelings and the pair quarrel. In a drug-fuelled moment, Jasper sees an opportunity to make his dreams reality. He can murder Edwin, blame Neville and claim Rosa for himself. The next morning Edwin is missing and Neville is under suspicion. Did Jasper go through with his plan? This two-part series is a bold and refreshing take on the darkly compelling Dickens novel"--Container.
Matthew Rhys, Alun Armstrong, Rory Kinnear.
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