Duel of Hearts

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Product Details

Director : John Hough
Actor : Alison Doody, Michael York, Geraldine Chaplin, Benedict Taylor, Billie Whitelaw
Format : Import, NTSC
Binding : VHS Tape
EAN : 9786302481716
Product Group : Video
Release Date : 1998-01-13
UPC : 053939624731

ASIN : 6302481716

Editorial Reviews

From Amazon.com

A rather jarring mix of period drama, trashy romance, and all-star blockbuster, Duel of Hearts is a swashbuckling, bodice-ripping tale of slightly dubious quality. Based on a novel by Barbara Cartland, it provides the usual dollops of intrigue and love, although its choice of a female protagonist does at least give it some twist. The splendidly named Lady Caroline Faye (Alison Doody) is the story's plucky heroine, fighting to prove the innocence of her beau Lord Vane Brecon and discover his troubling inner turmoil. Donning a disguise that seems to consist largely of wearing her hair in a different manner, she places herself amongst the very people that would seek Brecon's undoing. Those looking for high-quality drama should probably go elsewhere, but this is an entertaining enough piece of silliness, combining the history of Regency England with the production values of a daytime soap opera. --Phil Udell

Customer Reviews

After all this time I still remember ... (2004-03-27)

... the other day I was in a second hand bookstore when I noticed a large pile of Barbara Cartland copies ... And right away I went looking for "Duel of hearts" .. I've seen this movie when it was new and Benedict Taylor made such an impression on me I could still remember how the story went.. I bought the copy & read it in 1-2-3 ... It's hard to believe that hardly anything is available on the net concerning Benedict and that this movie isn't available on DVD yet ... but for the first time in years I feel like a giggling teenager again, wishing I was Caroline ;-)

Reminicent of Jane Eyre (2003-11-15)

Obviously, this movie borrows from Jane Eyre,but is still an enjoyable bodice-ripper.Benedict Taylor as Lord Vane Brecon is extremely handsome.Wonder what happened to him? Alison Doody makes a pluckyheroine. I miss these early 90's TNT movies! Particularlygreat on a rainy day.

A reader of Barbara Cartland's books (2000-01-07)

When I found out this movie was based on a book by Barbara Cartland, I bought it right away. I was not disappointed. I love it! I fell in love with the characters right away. The costumes and the settings was very beautifully done. This movie is now listed as one of my all-time favorites.

A terrific "bodice ripper"!! (1999-09-20)

A story for everyone - murder,danger, betrayal, and love. A young woman tries to clear the man she loves of murder. She finds in the castle he lives in is full of secrets - and more.

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