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The Seekers - Part 3 of The Kent Family Chronicles [VHS]

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I am a Randy Mantooth fan and ordered the movie for that reason. However, I found myself caught up and captivated in the history of events and the lives and loves of everyone in the film! It was very interesting; I did not like the way they let Abraham sink so low in the end however;that is the reason for the four instead of the five! Delta Burk was great and so was Brian Keith. Buy it; I did!

For many years I have been a great fan of the historical fiction written by writer John Jakes. The epic series of novels "The Kent Family Chronicles" comes alive with great historical relevancy, making the events of history march through the screen. Personally, I love all kinds of miniseries (espically North & South the miniseries), and I very much enjoyed this third part of the televison adaption of his books. They acting, background and costuming is excellent, with a wonderful supporting cast. I highly recommend this video who enjoys, action, adventure or just good old romance. This is one film I have viewed that accurately depicts historical events to audiences of all ages. Except for a few scenes with brief scenes of nudity. I truly love, and enjoyed this sweeping plot and they way it made history come alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would definately recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a good mini series. It is much like "North & South," only it is pre-civil war. It dates back to colonial times, with the wars over land (with native Americans), as well as wars over country (with the British). Randolph Mantooth totally captures Jake's character (Abraham Kent) in a stunning performance. Brian Keith also delivers. You can't go wrong with this star-studded cast. They just don't make movies like this anymore.

i give this fine mini-series 4 stars because this one was used to set up the rest of the series but for reasons unknown they stoped after this one.
philip kent is now an old man(and now played by martin millner)and his son's are now the focus of the series. randolph mantooth is quite good as the oldest son who must do things for himself.his trek west with wife and new child is the focus of the first part and we get to see how hard the way really was and leaves us with very powerful images of the life and death daily life of our andercesters. the second part follows kent's two grandchildren as they fight for their part of the american dream. very well done,and i hope to see the other books turned into mini-series someday.

I have seen The Rebels and The Seekers.
I highly recomend both.Kevin Tighe was
great as Thomas Jefferson in The Rebels
and Randolph Mantooth was great as
Abraham Kent in The Seekers.They are
great actors.It's a must see.

Randy Mantooth is awesome in this movie. Its a great great movie and I am so glad I bought it.

Okay, I bought this mini-series on VHS to add to my very extensive collection of all-things Randolph Mantooth. I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the story. (But Randy still looks great and acts great through the entire thing!).

It's too bad they just don't make 'em like this anymore. I miss the 1970's.

Oh, and "Bravo!" to Hannah Shearer, too. Well done!

This is one fantastic movie! Randolph Mantooth is one of the best actors I have ever seen. Plus this movie stars alot of other well known actors and actresses. If you haven't seen this movie....you just have to! It is awesome! Thanks for such a great movie!

This movie is a must see for those who love American History in the point of view of a family trying to make it in these times. The seekers speaks of the Kent family and there turbulent lives. As Abraham Kent bracks off from the family business of printing and tries to make a life in the newly settled land of the Northwest. It doesn't work. He finally chooses after the death of his wife to go back to Boston, and ask to be let back in the family. Things then get bad Abraham takes to drinking, gambleing, and other unorthidox sins. Acording to the Kent family. Because of Abrahams foolishness he ends up loosing the only thing in my opinion that he has left, his son. I highly recommend both the book and the movie to anyone who enjoys suspense, drama, and action. I would also like to recommed that you read the whole series of "The Kent Family Chronicles". This series has everything that a person could want in a book and series.These books to me are werth the money to buy them. Here is a list of the series from the first book to the last book. "The Kent Family Cronicles": "The Bastard", "The Rebels", "The Seekers", "The Furies", "The Titans", "The Warriors", "The Lawless", and last but certanly not least "The Americans". Thhank You!

I'm a huge Randolph Mantooth fan.
I loved him in The Seekers.
Delta Burke was fabulous as Abraham's
wife Elizabeth.I don't like how Abraham's
brother took Abraham's son Jared away
from him at the end.I cry everytime I
watch the scene where Elizabeth tragically
dies.It's a must see for Randy fans.