A Town Like Alice

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I would love to see it available on DVD. Every couple of years I pull the tape off the shelf and re-watch it. Jackson's portrayal of a man who falls in love too late in life, is very touching. I loved this series, when I first watched in on television back in the '80s. This is not just for Bryan Brown fans, but for the Gordon Jackson fans in the crowd.

It should clearly state which version it is. STARMAKER also put out a much higher quality 3 Tape 301min Release SPMode 3 VHS Tapes - A Town Like Alice. Here is the info on whats out there on VHS. Since it is EP mode it will be hard to track on newer VCR's. Hope this was helpful.

BUT you can still find it if you look at the marketplace seller descriptions. If it is listed and described correctly you might be able to find the New World SPmode 2 tape uncut release. However, keep in mind that the 2 Tape Spmode NEW WORLD Release USED will be better then any STARKMAKER release even if its NEW. The bad news is that this version is NOT listed on amazon. The film was released 4 Different ways on VHS.

These are two T-160 videos which means they have longer reels then standard T-120 tapes. EPMODE is the cheapest and also the lowest quality release. Thats why they can handle a combine 301mins. This version the first listed on AMAZON A Town Like Alice is for the One Tape EPmode STARMAKER release 301mins. If the price is cheap you'll probably getting the cheap one tape starmaker release. This is OK but not near as good as the second 3 tape SPMODE option.

If you want this BRAND NEW this is most likely your only choice. They are all the same film in various quality types. Still NOT great quality. So, not as complicated or cumbersome as having to get the 3tape vers.

The BEST and most desirable release is this 4th release of A Town Like Alice is a NEW WORLD Home Video Release 301mins Uncut on 2 high quality SPmode Tapes. The Third is yet another STARMAKER Release A Town Like Alice 2tapes LP Mode. By two different companies.

A Town Like Alice is NOT yet available on DVD. Which ever one you want make sure you know what you're getting from the seller. The seller might not of listed it correctly to the corresponding version.

STARMAKER which put out 3 Types and NEW WORLD which put out 1 version which is the most desirable. Anybody interested in purchasing this fabulous film on home video VHS should take a close look at which listing for it they are buying. on 2 tapes.

EVER.". That way, we can all finally bask in the wonderful cinematography depicting the exotic Malayan jungle backdrop that our beloved characters fall in love against and the big blue skies and red earth of the Australian scenery that Joe Harman loved so much. Secondly, I was melancholy (even downright depressed). Over the course of two nights, I re-visited my beloved old friend of a film while much to my joy, my husband watched it, was taken in, and ultimately (to his chagrin). Fortunately, unlike a lot of other ATLA fans, I have not repeatedly watched this tape over the time I've had it.

I am so impressed with and touched by so many other folks' passionate devotion to this film. And would it be too much to ask to get a behind-the-scenes featurette too. Probably not likely on the latter, but I sure am keeping the faith on the former. First of all, because I madly adore these characters and their story and wish it could just continue on and on way after the end credits roll. Now please keep in mind that he is someone who does not like watching romantic TV shows or movieshe prefers automotive programs, U.F.O. But I do dread the day when my tape starts getting those telltale glitches.

We too could witness the true colors of the Outback country that he longingly and lovingly describes to Jean at that point in the film where they are first really getting to know each other. o' video powers-that-be. He said Jean was "feisty." How cute is that. Except THIS time, I made my husband watch it with me. really ended up liking it.

LOL. But truly. this film deserves a DVD release like no other. I'm bitter.

Yeah. Now my favorite thing to say to him is: "Do you love me enough to steal chickens and soap for me." Ha, ha. because the quality of my EP speed-recorded VHS tape was so poor. watching this entire beautiful entity again for the first time in many years made me more melancholy than anything else. shows on the History Channel, and James Bond movies.

The video powers-that-be absolutely need to bring this masterpiece to DVD. I just watched my purchased single VHS cassette that I acquired around the same time I wrote that first online review. The day that this terrific work is released on DVD will be a glorious day indeed. Please, please, PLEASE. It's an utter shame that this hasn't yet been done considering all the crap that lives on DVD.

I actually was one of the first people to write a review on this site about this film almost 10 years ago, but felt compelled to write again because I just wanted to add my name to what is starting to look like quite the petition here. After our viewing, I turned to my husband and quite decidedly declared: "I can officially say that Jean, Joe, and Noel are among my very favorite characters depicted on film.

I remember watching it when I was little, when it was first shown on PBS in the states. I loved it, and as I have recently reading about WWII interment camps, i decided to try to find this. It is just as good as I remember, and I still admire the main character Jean, and still have a crush on Joe. It really isnt dated or cheesy, it was very well made I think. Sadly this series doesnt seem to be available on DVD yet, I hope it soon will be. Yes and I cried.

At least get Nevil Shute's novel and read that. This was not typical marketing for the time and it may be a clue to why this wonderful adaptation is not available on DVD today. Do yourself a favor and watch this production, even if it means ordering a used VHS tape before they disappear forever. Bryan Brown is one manly man. I also love this film because of Gordon Jackson. This story celebrates the good in people of all backgrounds and the power of human endurance and determination.

There was a reason why Rachel Ward married him both on and off screen. The chemistry between the characters played by Bryan Brown and Helen Morse is wonderful and very authentic. The one tape edition I received was not the best of quality but I later found the two tape editions a little better. I add my wish that this will be available on dvd soon.

I first saw it on PBS in the 80's and then many years later saw the VHS tape for sale in Parade, a supplement to our Sunday paper. It always helps to restore my faith in mankind. I also like a tall "cold beer" and love the important role it plays in this movie. This is one of those magical adaptations where the actors cease to be performers and become real people who transport you to and immerse you in their world. At least once a year I watch this excellent production of A Town Like Alice.

I had fallen in love with his noble, gentle character, Hudson, in Upstairs Downstairs, and his character here, Noel, is equally as endearing.