Based on John Jakes’s bestselling historical novels With William Shatner, Kim Cattrall, Don Johnson, Patricia Neal, George Hamilton, Delta Burke, and Tom Bosley Nominated for two Emmys® and a Golden Globe® Based on the bestselling novels by John Jakes (North and South), this star-studded Revolution-era romp follows the fortunes of a young Frenchman (Andrew Stevens, Dallas) as he immigrates to America and crosses paths with historical heavyweights, including Paul Revere (William Shatner, Star Trek), Benjamin Franklin (Tom Bosley, Happy Days), Samuel Adams (William Daniels, St. Elsewhere), and George Washington (Peter Graves, Mission: Impossible). Filled with adventure and romance, these three miniseries chronicle the saga of the Kent family in early America. In The Bastard, Frenchman Phillipe Charboneau adopts a new identity as Philip Kent in the colonies. In The Rebels, Kent fights in the War of Independence and strikes up a friendship with a dashing and reckless Virginian (Don Johnson, Miami Vice). The Seekers completes the story as Philip’s sons and grandson forge a life on the western frontier and fight in the War of 1812. Also starring Patricia Neal (Breakfast at Tiffany’s), George Hamilton (Where the Boys Are), Olivia Hussey (Romeo & Juliet), Delta Burke (Designing Women), and Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City).
T**O
... have read the book but having next to the best actors play their part in this Kent family give ...
OK I have read the book but having next to the best actors play their part in this Kent family give you a start which seems exquisite to be even as real as the book. The middle part, one could have chosen other actors and if need be spent a little more time with in telling the story but as it is still interesting you get the picture. At the end the last part, could you say empty on their own in the world as from childhood family ties to a mad mind of different personalities. You might like to start watching The Kent Chronicles at 3.00pm as the story may continue to 12.00am. The other one is George Washington the mini series, if you are in to this period, I like both, good CD film Sets.
M**S
HAVE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SERIES FOR A LONG TIME
I have been looking for this series under the original names BASTARD, REBELS and SEEKERS. When I saw they were available under the KENT CHRONICLES I ordered it immediately. My husband has been wanting these since we got a DVD Player. A little disappointed that they were not digitally remastered but he was still thrilled when I surprised him with them. I read John Jakes entire series that he brought out brought out back in 1976 following the Kent Family through to the bi-centennial. We were both disappointed that they stopped the film series with just the first three. Would have like to have like to see more. If you like the series like CENTENNIAL and the NORTH AND SOUTH series, you will like the KENT CHRONICLES. All I can say is We love it.
B**S
The Kent Chronicles
Glad to see this highly underrated and relatively unknown miniseries finally brought to DVD. I enjoyed watching it on TV back in the 80's and have been disappointed that Hollywood and the TV industry haven't shown this series more often. It is a great snapshot of a young America being born, with the Revolution seen through the eyes of our early founding fathers and those who helped win our independence and built a nation. Great acting by Andrew Stevens, a very young Don Johnson, and others, make this a must see! A mixture of serious history and tongue in cheek humor make this an easy viewing and must for history buffs. Once you start watching, the hours fly by, and you can hardly stop. So, open up a good bottle of wine, get some good cheese, sit back and enjoy watching our Nation being born. Highly recommend this series!
A**T
Andrew Stevens made this film a great film.
Although William Shatner is on the cover of this DVD set, he appears only about 90 SECONDS on the screen. He plays Paul Revere and he is not even seen/heard yelling, "The British are Coming"! I like Shatner, but he is completely useless in this show. Anyone could have handled his part with ease.Andrew Steven portrays Phillipe Charboneau/Phillip Kent.Stevens dominates the show with his good looks and superb acting.
J**U
Takes me back to my early teens.
I remember watching this trilogy when I was just hitting puberty. One of Kim Catrall's early pieces of work and oh how good she looked. The first time I remember seeing Don Johnson and Delta Burke who I thought was perfect opposite Randolph Mantooth in The Seekers. Andrew Stevens was great as Phillip Kent but I really wish he was in the third film. I had looked for this series of films The Bastard, The Rebels and The Seekers for years and I'm so happy to see it finally made it to the digital age. I think a little attention could've been handled in regards to the detail of the prints and audio but I guess it's fine. Just happy to see them on DVD!
V**D
Good mini series
I loved the books when I read them back in the 70s. Wanted to see if the DVDs were as good. Books are always better. I am not sorry that I purchased but I think I will read the books again just to see if I think they are as good now as I did way back then.
K**R
Love this series of books all the volumes
Love this series of books all the volumes. This miniseries covers the first three books and has a good adaptation in the movie. As always there are bits and pieces left out, but very representative of the books. Recommend it highly to anyone enjoys historical novels. Or to any one for that matter.
L**R
I read the entire series while I was pregnant with my 1st child and loved the 1st 3 books that there turned into movies ...
...I read the entire series while I was pregnant with my 1st child and loved the 1st 3 books that there turned into movies (tv only of course)...in fact, I fell in love with the name Jared Adam Kent and we named our son...wait for it...lol... Jared. Would love to read the books again, but they are rather hard to find, all together in paperback...our son found this dvd and surprised me with it...it was great watching the tv movies again - wish someone had the courage to make all of the series into movies.
M**O
KENT CHRONICLES
I'm glad I ordered this because I read the books long time ago and I didn't get a chance to watch it when it was on TV.,The costume and the acting is very good. Nothing like North and South though were the costumes are spectacular.Any one that is a fan of North and South Trilogy should see this, I highly recommend it !!! I really enjoyed It !!The seller is very good the order arrived on time and the DVDS are brand new.MICHELINA IULIANOEdmonton, AlbertaCANADA
C**E
The Kent Chronicles
I enjoyed watching this historical 3 part miniseries on one DVD very similar to North & South also written by John Jakes. Well produce with a good cast of actors.
H**T
Five Stars
like this series long time ago. great watching them again and disc was great
V**J
The Novels Come to Life
A great job of replicating the novels in visual format!
A**H
Five Stars
completely satisfied...thank you.
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