NEW YORK, NY -- By the time he was 30-years-old, Benjamin Disraeli had already outraged most of England with his irreverent novels and, over the next half-century, he surprisingly became one of 19th century Great Britain’s most revered politicians. DISRAELI, available this April from A&E Home Video, is an Emmy® Award-nominated miniseries spanning five decades in the life of the young radical, who transformed himself from scandalous novelist to Queen Victoria’s favorite Prime Minister. Originally broadcast in 1978 on the BBC, this sweeping four-hour production will be available for the first time on DVD for $29.95SRP.
NEW YORK, NY -- By the time he was 30-years-old, Benjamin Disraeli had already outraged most of England with his irreverent novels and, over the next half-century, he surprisingly became one of 19th century Great Britain’s most revered politicians.
DISRAELI, available this April from A&E Home Video, is an Emmy® Award-nominated miniseries spanning five decades in the life of the young radical, who transformed himself from scandalous novelist to Queen Victoria’s favorite Prime Minister. Originally broadcast in 1978 on the BBC, this sweeping four-hour production will be available for the first time on DVD for $29.95SRP.
Arguably one of the greatest Prime Ministers in England’s history, Benjamin Disraeli’s rise to prominence didn’t begin with much promise. Initially ridiculed at his attempts to rise within British government, the Jewish-born Disraeli used his fame as a writer of scandalous novels and his charm with influential women to make remarkable strides. After much work, he finally captured a seat in Parliament at the young age of 32. And though, after a poorly received speech, he was nearly laughed out of the House on his first day, he threw himself into politicking with a passion, and quickly rose through the ranks of British government until he became Prime Minister.
Golden Globe®-winner McShane (Sexy Beast) gives an acclaimed performance as the most colorful and flamboyant political figure of the 19th century. Heading a powerful British ensemble cast, supported by stalwarts Mary Peach, Rosemary Leach and Anton Rodgers, McShane shines in the title role, capturing the charm, determination, and political brilliance that won the favor of the Queen and, eventually, the nation. And with the help of masterful costuming and beautiful on-location filming, DISRAELI transports viewers to a critical epoch in the history of the United Kingdom.
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