North And South: The Complete Collection [DVD] [1985] [2010]

My sister had added this DVD collection to her Amazon Wish List so I decided to purchase it for her Birthday - in fact, I purchased one for myself as well; not only is the price brilliant but this is a series I watched some 30 years ago on TV and had always wanted to revisit it. It didn't take me long to watch the entire series! It is a compelling tale of the bonds and trials of true friendship with the friends finding themselves on opposing sides during the American Civil War; how their friendship began and endured the tests of time, their loves, families and enemies. This was not just a nostalgic trip down memory lane but thoroughly enjoyable to watch (you'll have the brilliant music on your mind for ages!). If it was to be re-made today I suppose certain elements of it would be far more dramatic with the effects available to film makers, but I personally would not want to see that. It is particularly good to see (the tragically late) Patrick Swayze in an early starring role, pre-Dirty Dancing, I think, for which he always seems to be best remembered. I highly recommend this to any Swayze fan who has not seen it and, indeed, to anyone interested in what I have written above.

I am a huge fan of North and South. North and South is a love story that takes place on the background of two class conflicts between the North and the South, and the disputes between the trade unions and mill owners and set before, during and after the American civil war. The main two families are the Maine's (from the South) and the Hazard's (from the North) and their enduring friendship throughout the whole saga. I felt the costumes and settings were very authentic with great sound tracks and the battles scenes made me hold my breath. In fact, I sat at the edge of my seat during a lot of the scenes. I cried and laughed and felt drawn into this great series and couldn't wait to switch my TV on again so I could continue watching! This complete edition set contains three individual box sets - however the first two sets were fantastic, but the third was a bit of a disappointment as a lot of the characters who we grew to love in the first two seasons had been replaced by others. However, if like me you love this sort of period drama, then you won't be disappointed in North and South and any bets it keeps you glued to your seat like it did me!

Nothing to say but a classic tale made for TV in the 80s starring Patrick Swayze. The first two series are the best.

Very good. Quality is not bad & it plays on English equipment

Having read the book years ago and watched the series in my younher days i decided to see if it was still available. Luckily it was, and i jave to say that this series does not disappoint. It is based on two families who are from (ironically) the North and South of America. The Hazards and the Mains are the families and Patrick Swayze plays the part of Orry Maine from the South. He and George Hazard meet each other at West Point Academy and become life long friends after. However, the interjection of the American civil war does test their friendship and their Families. Yes tue acting is 'old school' but i almost forgot how good this series was. Not as descriptive as the book but as near as dammit!!! Well worth watching and if you are lime me and fancy a bit of nostalgia of your youth, then well worth the buy!

I purchased the complete collection of north and south - i don;t know what they are talking about - it;s the same as the american version region 1 they haven;t cut anything out - it;s the full version the same as when it was first shown on tv back in the eighties. I can't believe it;s nearly 30 years since they made book one - it hasn't aged a day. It's the best series i've ever seen, my favourite is book one because JOHN STOCKWELL is in it. In my mind he is Billy Hazard and always will be. I like the scenes with John Stockwell and Genie Francis in it - (Billy and Brett). If anybody know's why he was replaced in book two can they please tell me, I've always wanted to know. I am a massive John Stockwell fan - i have been a fan of his since i first saw him as Billy Hazard on north and south nearly 30 years ago. A must have for anybody like myself who is interested in the american civil war. Just found out they are remaking North and South.

Boxed Video set..Worth watching

Really enjoyed watching this again. Saw original in the 80s and it's still a great programme. Good mix of historical war drama and romance. Fab costumes and sets. First and second series are much better than the third, which is poorer quality. Great cast, however in third series some of the orignal actors have been changed to others who look nothing like the previous ones. That said, still a good story and will watch over again. Hard to watch just one episode, you want to keep watching more! Great price, excellent value. Well worth buying.

Great series

Interesting series, enjoyed it.

Absolutely fantastic, have seen it about 6 or 7 times now, never get tired of it. John Jake's, a fantastic writer.

Série sympa, un peu rétro, mais donne un aperçu intéressant sur la guerre civile aux USA.

Es una serie que me gusta mucho. El paquete llegó muy bien empacado y en excelentes condiciones.