Product Details

• Format: Black & White, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: MGM (Warner)
• VHS Release Date: September 1, 1998
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301973135
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #192,704 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Searing Portrait of Obsession, November 21, 2003

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C. Cook (Ladera Ranch, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Of Human Bondage [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Yes, this novel was adapted into an earlier Bette Davis version. Yes, that version has a loyal following. But this film deserves a fair shake.
On its own terms, it is a realistic, gritty portrait of obsession. Laurence Harvey is always believable and Kim Novak is absolutely frightening in her role. She IS Mildred to the core. Kim's usual vulnerability does shine through as always, but that only deepens the poignancy of this self-destructive character who doesn't understand how to love or be loved. She is authentic in her manners and accent for the period, making one wish that for once this lovely and talented actress would get the credit she deserves. "Of Human Bondage" deserves a dvd release.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars dvd please, June 30, 2003

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LHOMME (France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Of Human Bondage [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I think a dvd version of this film should be made

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This Version!, November 3, 2004

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Marye Eveland (Mattoon, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Of Human Bondage [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I just finished watching this and loved it! I got it because I really like Laurence Harvey and I remember how much I enjoyed the book when I read it years ago. I felt this version was perfect (missing only more emphasis on Philip's early years-if you've read the book) and the most perfect aspect was Kim Novak. I have never been a Kim Novak fan, infact I've always kind of disliked her but she IS Mildred. I felt she was totally believable in the role without going over-the-top which would be easy to do. I even forgot she was Kim Novak-she looks so different from her other more popular roles.
Great movie-well worth it!