Product Details

• Actors: James Purefoy, Matthew Rhys, Jonathan Aris, Phil Davis, Hugh Bonneville
• Directors: Philippa Lowthorpe
• Format: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Acorn Media
• DVD Release Date: July 15, 2008
• Run Time: 79 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00180IPQM
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #44,477 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

DVD Talk
Satisfying journey with a fascinating man

Product Description

The dashing designer of modern dress—and disgrace

As seen on BBC America

James Purefoy (Rome, Vanity Fair) delivers a captivating performance as the dandy of Regency England who changed male fashion forever. In an age when men bedeck themselves in powders, perfumes, and all manner of finery, Brummell boldly advocates simplicity, elegance, and—good heavens!—washing. His friendship with the Prince Regent (Hugh Bonneville, Iris) rockets Brummell to social prominence, but his fascination with the magnetic bad-boy poet Lord Byron (Matthew Rhys, Brothers & Sisters) eventually proves his undoing.

Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe (The Other Boleyn Girl) and based on Ian Kelly’s critically acclaimed biography, Beau Brummell tells its story with a wit, flair, and irresistible stylishness that befit England’s ultimate man of fashion.

DVD BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE "Brummell in Pop Culture" essay and cast filmographies.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Cast Fun story, May 9, 2008

By	S. DuRoss (Bethesda, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Who knew that Beau Brummell was the tabloid celebrity of his day. James Purefoy is just amazing as Beau - the man that changed the way men dressed. Matthew Rhys from Brothers & Sisters has a small but great role as Lord Byron.
The music is very catchy and I just had fun with this story.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WORTH THE WAIT !, September 8, 2008

By	C. E. "SUNCATCHER" (FT. WORTH, TEXAS) - See all my reviews

Period dramas are my favorite type of movie. James Purefoy (Rome,Vanity Fair, Mayor of Casterbridge, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Mansfield Park)is one of my favorite actors, so this movie was destined to be a favorite! Historically it is of great value. Just think, if it weren't for Beau Brummel, our men might still wear ruffles. The most excellent supporting cast includes Hugh Bonneville(also of Mansfield Park)and Matthew Rhys. My only complaint is that this movie is too short. I am sure this story deserves more than it's length of only 79 minutes and someone should be "horse whipped" or at least ashamed of the stunted state of this production. Now, if we might only be able to purchase "Blackbeard" starring James Purefoy, on DVD as well! One may only hope!

2.0 out of 5 stars bizarre, March 30, 2009

By	C. Snelson (LA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love period films, but I did not enjoy this one. The plot was thin, I thought the acting was well done.