Product Details

• Actors: Ronald Reagan
• Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 4
• Studio: Mpi Home Video
• VHS Release Date: November 16, 1999
• Run Time: 330 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0788601792
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #397,867 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Ronald Reagan: The Great Communicator edits together over 100 clips of Ronald Reagan speaking--including television appearances, press conferences, addresses of Congress and the U.N., speeches at political conventions, and even a few snippets from his movie career--into four 90- to 120-minute themed retrospectives: One is an overview of his presidential career; one portrays his stance against the Soviet Union; one pulls together his inspirational view of America; and one is devoted to his humor. There's no narration or interviews with other politicians or aides; this is 100%, pure unadulterated Reagan, boiled down to pithy, punchy sound bites (as well as an archive of 28 lengthier excerpts). Pop-up boxes provide a smidgeon of historical context and there is nothing unflattering (no hint of the Iran/Contra scandal, for example). However, the sampling demonstrates his gift for using stories and jokes to illustrate his political points, as well as his undeniable skill as a speaker. Devotees of the 40th president will treasure this document. --Bret Fetzer

From the Back Cover

This two-disc boxed set takes a unique look at the Reagan presidency through clips of more than 100 presidential appearances, rare newsreels and Hollywood footage. From the attempted assassination on his life, to his historic speech in Berlin, to his journey to the over office, "Ronald Reagan: The Great Communicator" is a comprehensive look at one of the most influential world leaders of all time.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

78 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Reagan Fan Should See This Video Series, July 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ronald Reagan - The Great Communicator (Complete Set) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

If you want everything Reagan, wall-to-wall Reagan, non-stop Reagan and nothing but Reagan this is the video for you. Unlike the Morris book, this tape features six hours of Reagan being Reagan--in his own words and nobody else's. His fight against Communism, his gentle wit, his optimism and patriotism shine in this video series. I can't think of anything that's not in this series; every great moment of crisis and leadership in the Reagan presidency is covered including vintage clips covering his pre-Presidential years. If you want the whole enchilada then order this video box set. You won't be disappointed.

65 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Video Collection of a Great Leader, December 5, 1999

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Christian R. Camara (Miami, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ronald Reagan - The Great Communicator (Complete Set) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This compilation of President Reagan's speeches is probably the most complete collection I have encountered. It has all the speeches I remember from when I was a boy back in the 1980's. It brings back great memories of America's last great president. Most of the speeches presented are shown in most of their entirety. Some of them include SDI, Challenger Disaster, Bombing Libya, Invading Grenada, and Farewell Address to the Nation, to name a few. If you are an admirer of Reagan and suffer from Nostalgia of the Reagan era as I do, this video is for you. Overall, I do recommend this video. It brought back great memories of my childhood with the man I will always call "My President."

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!!!", June 29, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Ronald Reagan - The Great Communicator (Complete Set) (DVD)

This video series is the best one yet. Unfortunately, many of the DVDs that cover President Reagan's legacy are overshadowed by the harsh words of left wing critics with axes to grind.

This DVD set shows Mr. Reagan's speeches and comments in an unbiased and uncut way. I really enjoyed watching this series, and it is no wonder why Americans felt better about themselves during both of his Presidential terms. President Reagan was one of the greatest leaders in world history, and this DVD set shows you why. I highly recommend this DVD set over all the other Reagan biographical series. Enjoy!