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A Town Like Alice | 
 enlarge | Director: David Stevens
Actors: Helen Morse, Bryan Brown, Gordon Jackson, Dorothy Alison, Yuki Shimoda
Studio: Starmaker Entertainment
Category: Video
Buy Used: $11.28
New (12) Used (55) Collectible (5) from $11.28
Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 123
Format: Color, Ep, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 305 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6302796857
UPC: 092091140123
EAN: 9786302796858
ASIN: 6302796857
Theatrical Release Date: October 4, 1981
Release Date: July 30, 1992
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An utter shame that this movie is not available on DVD! April 15, 2008
D. Genovese (San Diego, CA)
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. I am so impressed with and touched by so many other folks' passionate devotion to this film! The video powers-that-be absolutely need to bring this masterpiece to DVD!!! It's an utter shame that this hasn't yet been done considering all the crap that lives on DVD. Yeah... I'm bitter!!!
I just watched my purchased single VHS cassette that I acquired around the same time I wrote that first online review. Except THIS time, I made my husband watch it with me! 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)... really ended up liking it! He said Jean was "feisty." How cute is that??? Now please keep in mind that he is someone who does not like watching romantic TV shows or movies--he prefers automotive programs, U.F.O. shows on the History Channel, and James Bond movies. LOL!!! Now my favorite thing to say to him is: "Do you love me enough to steal chickens and soap for me?" Ha, ha!
But truly... watching this entire beautiful entity again for the first time in many years made me more melancholy than anything else. 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. 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... EVER."
Secondly, I was melancholy (even downright depressed!) because the quality of my EP speed-recorded VHS tape was so poor. Fortunately, unlike a lot of other ATLA fans, I have not repeatedly watched this tape over the time I've had it. But I do dread the day when my tape starts getting those telltale glitches. The day that this terrific work is released on DVD will be a glorious day indeed. 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. 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.
Please, please, PLEASE... o' video powers-that-be... this film deserves a DVD release like no other! 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.
A Classic March 26, 2008
E. Cromwell (Seattle)
Sadly this series doesnt seem to be available on DVD yet, I hope it soon will be. 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. Yes and I cried. It really isnt dated or cheesy, it was very well made I think.
I Treasure A Town Like Alice March 4, 2008
C. Spruill
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
At least once a year I watch this excellent production of A Town Like Alice. 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.
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. 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. The one tape edition I received was not the best of quality but I later found the two tape editions a little better.
The chemistry between the characters played by Bryan Brown and Helen Morse is wonderful and very authentic. Bryan Brown is one manly man. There was a reason why Rachel Ward married him both on and off screen. I also love this film because of Gordon Jackson. I had fallen in love with his noble, gentle character, Hudson, in Upstairs Downstairs, and his character here, Noel, is equally as endearing.
This story celebrates the good in people of all backgrounds and the power of human endurance and determination. 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.
Do yourself a favor and watch this production, even if it means ordering a used VHS tape before they disappear forever. I add my wish that this will be available on dvd soon. At least get Nevil Shute's novel and read that.
One of my favorite movies September 26, 2007
Country Woman (Kansas)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Oh! how I wish this was on DVD. I love this movie, and have watched it countless times. Some day my VHS tape will break and it won't be available anymore. Please put it on DVD!
VHS a Town Like Alice September 3, 2007
Cassandra S. Elder
I had been looking for this out of print product to send to an ailing friend. It is a wonderful movie, a feel good movie about a strong woman character. It is a love story partly set during WWII, England and Australia. One of my favorite Movies! It arrived in great condition and fast. I was glad to find a copy.
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