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Against the Wind ( Mini-Series) 4-DVD Set [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Australia ]

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I loved this series when it was shown on American television. It inspired a lifelong interest in Australia and the penal colony established there. I've been attempting to get a copy of this series for years. Oh, when will it finally be released in a format compatible to US DVD players?

I have been waiting a long time for this dvd. Now I can watch it.

Here is the trick. It has to be a newer DVD player. Older US DVD players will only play region 1. Some of the Newer DVD players will play the newer region 0 DVD. This version of AGAINST THE WIND set is a region 0 DVD. Look on the back of the your dvd player to see if it says region 1, ALL (all=region 0)

I have an older 2002 dvd player that wont play it.. but the unit I bought in 2006 will. Look for a multiformat DVD player.

This was a brilliant mini-series that needs to be issued in US format! Fabulous acting, gripping story, developed characters that you could invest emotion in -- top notch, have been looking for it for years.

Its great shows like this are being released on DVD these days.I saw this when i was a kid in the late 70's.I loved it at the time,there sure was some great shows around at the time.I just cant get into the modern movies and shows much.So i look around for entertaining shows like this.It was very well made,such as the settings on the long journey to Australia.You realy get the feel of how it would have been on one of those ships.I dont think i could handle that salted pork.
Jon English wrote the song Six Ribbons for this show,he also starred in it.The series itself is based on the life of Mary Mulvane,who lived in Ireland was convicted and sent to Australia for 7 years.But after her sentence was served had made friends and was well established.I think this is one of the best mini series that came from Australia.

I loved this mini-series back in the 70s. I remember watching it with my entire family and it captivated everyone from my grandmother to my brothers (who were generally too cool for anything). I will be one of the first to buy the US format. Please do it soon!!!

I also remember watching this probably on HBO back in the early '80's and the story was extraordinary. The believability of the brutality and harsh lives they had to endure came right through the (much smaller) screen! The acting and script were thoroughly compelling and I've never forgotten the haunting music that was at least the opening each week, and probably ran through the episodes as well. The Brits (okay, the Aussies) know how to make movies! Being a region 0 dvd, it should play on some dvd players--I've gotten dvds from the UK before, also region 0 and have played them with no problem, but they should be reproduced to be compatible with all US players. Quality televison that does not show people learning how to dance, eating pig bladders or hitting each other with chairs! Well worth getting--I can't wait to watch it again but be prepared, you'll get not much done around the house for a while--it's many hours, and you'll want to keep watching without a break--maybe wait for a snow day!

This was a great mini series that I remember seeing a long time ago. The characters have substance and are realistic, and most are very likeable. I think the settings, story, acting, etc. are all wonderful; an overall quality production. I just hope it will soon be available in a US format.

I saw this miniseries when it was shown in the 70's on one of the regular networks right here in the U.S.A. and I fell in love with it and wanted to own it ever since! Fortunately, someone from Australia made a copy that would play on U.S. DVD players and sold it on eBay so I NOW have a copy. Of course it cost me a fortune but it was worth every penny. This show has it all: A rich and gripping story, characters that you really root for, characters that are pure evil, characters that fall in-between good and bad; idealism, bravery, cowardice, romance, beautiful scenery, beautiful music, et cetera. This is what I call great television!

Fabulous movie. Saw it many years ago and couldn't forget it. My new husband adores Australia and has been there 3 times, so knew he would love it too. Bought it for him 2 years ago for Christmas and couldn't play it. Drat! Glad to hear it will play on newer DVD models, so out to shop for a multi-format DVD player. Can't wait to share this movie with him.

I originally saw this in about 1979 on TV and had a difficult time finding it again. This is not only entertaining but provides some good historical background regarding Australia under British rule, when it was used as a penal colony.

The story is captivating and the acting is good. I particularly like the theme music....