I, Claudius
- The Epic that Never Was, a behind-the-scenes documentary of the screen adaptation of I, Claudius starring Merle Oberon and Charles Laughton.
Run Time: 12 hours, 20 minutes
Format: Full screen
Number of discs: 4
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Rating: N/A
"It is handsomely produced, grandly acted and thoroughly involving."—The Washington Post
"Claudius is brought brilliantly to the screen by Derek Jacobi."—Los Angeles Times
"Fiendishly sophisticated"—The New York Times
"Any short list of TV’s greatest achievements has to include I, Claudius."—USA Today
BAFTA TV Award Winner for Best Actress (Siân Phillips, 1977)
BAFTA TV Award Winner for Best Design (1977)
BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Drama Series/Serial (1977)
Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Art Direction for a Drama Series (1978)
Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series (1978)
Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Limited Series (1978)
Royal Television Society (UK) Award Winner for Best Performance (Siân Phillips, 1977)
TP de Oro (Spain) Award Winner for Best Foreign Series (1979)
Long before ROME
Before "ROME" hit HBO, "I Claudius" hit PBS and ancient history plotted, poisoned, and bled its way through generations of rulers while treating viewers to things they never learned in Ancient History classes in high school. And it still tells it well. Not as detailed as ROME, nor as long, but it gives a great basic understanding of the power struggle that is the underlying cause of so much of history, and not just ancient. Great entertainment, excellent acting, and a help to those who know that 'those who forget history are doomed to repeat it.'
exactly as advertised, great
It was purchased by my spouse as a birthday gift after a heavy "hint." I had seen parts of the series (I, Claudius) many, many years ago and I was thrilled to be able to finally see and own all of it. I viewed the series one or two episodes per evening on succesive evenings.
Made me buy the book
I have always loved this series. Had it on video, go figure. In fact, this is the fifth set I've aquired - I lend it out and don't get it back. But that's OK - I definitely think it's worth sharing. So it might not be up to modern standards of filming, but it's defintely a great piece.
DREADFUL
PRIMITIVE, AMATEUR
great show; recording has issues
Love this program, delighted to see it available here. Disappointed in the sound quality on some of the discs - very mushy at times.
Wonderful!!!
This is a marvelous production. We recorded it on VIDEO TAPE when it first aired. The DVD is much sharper and clearer and takes up less room. It is the best production in our minds that BBC ever did. The actors are perfect for each of their roles. We just can't say enough good things about the production.
Outstanding Series
Enjoyable and entertaining!
