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Orpheus Descending [VHS] (1990)

Starring: Kevin Anderson, Brad Sullivan Director: Peter Hall Rating: R (Restricted) Format: VHS Tape
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Kevin Anderson, Brad Sullivan, Manning Redwood, Vanessa Redgrave, Sloane Shelton
  • Directors: Peter Hall
  • Writers: Peter Hall, Tennessee Williams
  • Producers: Elizabeth Ireland McCann, George Manasse, Gladys Nederlander, Stuart Goodman
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Turner Home Entertainment
  • VHS Release Date: December 19, 1990
  • Run Time: 117 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6301882679
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,426 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tennessee at his best!, April 16, 2004
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I originally saw this production on Broadway. The taped performances are astonishingly good. Kevin Anderson is outstanding, and Redgrave cannot be topped. The ending is as Tennessee wanted it. While I will always like and have a copy of the movie version with Brando (he is excellent in his own style) this is clearly the more authentic production. Worth every cent of the price if you are a true fan of Tennessee Williams. This play is rarely produced, so get it on tape while you can. Superb!
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12 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking acting..., February 26, 2001
By A Customer
I watched this video after becoming interested in the actor, Kevin Anderson, a Steppenwolf ensemble member. You may know him as Julia Robert's gentle boyfriend, Ben, in "Sleeping with the Enemy". Well, WOW - he is HOT STUFF as Val in this adaptation. Truly exeptional acting from the *entire* cast. He also sings (gorgeous voice) and taught himself the guitar for this role. He starred in the London production of "Sunset Boulevard" with Patti LuPone.

The ending is truly gruesome and tragic - a REAL downer. The poetic language is beautiful. I was just left in awe of the skills of the actors to pull off such a challenging work.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fine Performance, March 2, 2009
By J.C.W. (Park Ridge, IL USA) - See all my reviews
Years ago, when the Arts and Entertainment television station (A&E) provided high-quality programming equivalent to PBS, I saw "Orpheus Descending." It was a hauntingly memorable performance - so well done. On an impulse, I recently searched to see if it was available and found it in VHS format. The delivery was prompt, the tape was in excellent condition, and it was so exciting to see this great play once again.
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