| Description |
2 videodiscs (253 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby digital stereo. |
| Cast |
Ian McShane, Mary Peach, John Carlisle. |
| Credits |
Music, Wilfred Josephs. |
| Event |
Originally broadcast by ITV in 1978 as a four-part miniseries. |
| Contents |
Dizzy -- Mary Anne -- The great game -- The chief. |
| Summary |
Initially mocked and ridiculed at his attempt to rise within British government, Benjamin Disraeli used his fame as a writer of scandalous novels and his charm with influential women to make remarkable strides in Parliament. He eventually became the first and only Jewish-born Prime minister to serve in the history of Britain. |
| Note |
Bonus features: Ian McShane biography and filmography. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Disraeli, Benjamin, 1804-1881 -- Drama.
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Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901 -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Prime ministers -- Great Britain -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Jewish politicians -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Television mini-series.
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Television programs.
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| Added Author |
McShane, Ian, 1942- actor.
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Peach, Mary, 1934- actor.
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Carlisle, John, actor.
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Butler, David, 1937- screenwriter.
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Clarke, Cecil, producer.
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Whatham, Claude, director.
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Associated Television (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0767060466 |
| Standard No. |
733961711110 |
| Music No. |
71111 A&E Home Video |
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