The Rosamund Pilcher's Shell Seekers (DVD)

The Rosamund Pilcher's Shell Seekers (DVD)

Production Year: 1990, 2007 - Drama - Director: Waris Hussein, Piers Haggard - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal, 12 years and over - Starring: Angela Lansbury, Sam Wanamaker, Christopher Bowen, Anna Carteret, Michael Gough, Patricia Hodge, Dennis Quilley, Sophie Ward, Irene Worth, Victoria Smurfit, Victoria Hamilton, Sebastian Koch, Maximilian Schell, Vanessa Redgrave more

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Based on Rosamunde Pilcher's novel, the story of an ailing woman who finds a chance to bring her family together for the first time after suffering a mild heart attack. Little does...
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Actor(s): Angela Lansbury, Sam Wanamaker, Christopher Bowen, Anna Carteret, Michael Gough, Patricia Hodge, Dennis Quilley, Sophie Ward, Irene Worth

Director(s): Waris Hussein, Piers Haggard, Waris Hussein

Genre: Drama

Classification: Universal, 12 years and over

Production Year: 1990, 2007

Running Time: 1 hour 38 minutes

Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Consumer Advice: Contains moderate sex

Video Category: Feature Film

Plot: A mother of three reflects on each of her offspring and their self-made unhappiness as she recovers from a mild heart attack. Their true characters, however, don't really surface until the real value of a family painting comes to their attention. Based on Rosamunde Pilcher's first novel.

DVD Description

Based on Rosamunde Pilcher's novel, the story of an ailing woman who finds a chance to bring her family together for the first time after suffering a mild heart attack. Little does she know that a family portrait will stir up some unwelcome emotions.

Release details

DVD Region: DVD

Studio(s): ODYSSEY VIDEO; PRISM LEISURE, ACORN MEDIA; ARVATO SERVICES

Release date: 24/02/2003

No of Discs: 1

Catalogue No: ODX 20105

Barcode: 5018011201052

Languages

Main Language: English

Technical information

Special Features: Chapter Selection, Rosamunde Pilcher biography and filmography

Aspect Ratio: 4:3

Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1

Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English

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Peerless Pilcher
Review of The Shell Seekers - Rosamunde Pilcher by  Kukana

Advantages: Delightful characters, very well-written, eminently re-readable
Disadvantages: None for me personally

..., an 18-year-old girl. All take their places in this beautifully choreographed book at exactly the right time. 'The Shell Seekers' was a ground-breaking book in more ways than one. For one thing, it was the book which lifted Rosamunde Pilcher from a little-known writer of short-stories to a best-selling novelist. For another, it broke just about every 'rule' of novel-writing and yet was a resounding success. Prior to this I had never read a novel that revolved around a grandmother, but despite being younger myself I could relate to Penelope strongly. Perhaps this is because the author was herself in her sixties when she wrote it. The first time I read this book, I rushed through it, eager to find out what happened - as much as I could rush through a book of over 650 pages, anyway. There were parts which saddened me; inevitably... Read review

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05.03.2004
The perfect holiday read and a wonderful escape
Review of The Shell Seekers - Rosamunde Pilcher by  bookaddict

Advantages: Readable, compelling,
Disadvantages: None because it's perfect within its genre

...'s worth a go because of the story, which is beautifully told and utterly compelling . The book revolves around Penelope Keeling an her three very diferent children, humdrum housewife Nancy, successful journalist Olivia, and selfish spendthrift Noel. At the age of 64, facing health problems, Bohemian Penelope looks back on her life and when she discovers one of ner father's paintings (The Shell Seekers) is worth a small fortune things change irrevocably. Much of the book is based on Pilcher's own experiences as a wartime wife and mother to four children. The heroine, Penelope , is clearly based on herself. All the characters are believable, the scene sfits between London, Cornwall and Spain with consummate ease and she draws you into her world in a way which makes this 600-page plus novel pass in a flash. It's one... Read review

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27.07.2009
Beautifully written, heart warming romantic
Review of The Shell Seekers - Rosamunde Pilcher by  Linkson83

Advantages: Indepth, heart warming, sensitive, romantic, endearing
Disadvantages: A tad old fashioned, slightly stereotypical characters

...Rosamunde Pilcher's phenomenally successful novel, The Shell Seekers captures the hearts and minds of all who read it. Despite having a long and distinguished career as a novelist and a short story writer it was this book that won Rosamunde Pilcher her world wide recognition as one of the best-loved novelists of our time. The book is centred around Penelope Keeling and her three children. Penelope's family are one by one introduced and woven together in such a clever way that each section leads neatly on to the next. The novel has sections told from each of the very different characters perspectives. By writing in this way Pilcher makes you fall in love with every character (even Noel) despite their downfalls. The descriptions of the locations and scenery make it easy to invisage the houses and town where Penelope Keeling lives... Read review

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