Normal view MARC view ISBD view

The mystery of Edwin Drood [videorecording (DVD)] / BBC ; Viking River Cruises ; WGBH Educational Foundation ; produced by Lisa Osborne ; directed by Diarmuid Lawrence ; written by Gwyneth Hughes. - Original UK edition. - 1 digital videodisc (2 hours) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. - 020000 -

Based on the story by Charles Dickens. No special features listed on container. Originally broadcast as a made-for-TV movie on the PBS's Masterpiece Classic.

Cast: Matthew Rhys, Tamzin Merchant, Freddie Fox, Sacha Dhawan.

John Jasper is haunted and restless. Unhappily settled as choirmaster in the provincial cathedral town of Cloisterham, Jasper finds himself striving for the divine in his music even as he struggles against madness brought on by ennui and opiates. Aware of his unraveling, Jasper believes his salvation may be found in the arms of Rosa, his prized pupil. His only obstacle is her fiance, Edwin Drood - Jasper's nephew.

Rating: Not rated.


Region 1, NTSC ; stereophonic.


Language: English.
Some copies have closed captioning for the hearing impaired.

ISBN: 1608836789 9781608836789

Standard No.: 841887016810

Publisher. No.: MST64210

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Choral conductors.
Choral conductors.
Interpersonal relations.
Interpersonal relations.
Teacher-student relationships.
Teacher-student relationships.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Film adaptations.
Film adaptations.
Made-for-TV movies.
Made-for-TV movies.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings.
Video recordings.
Drama.
Drama.