"Anna Karenina" (1977) TV mini-series

User Rating:

8.4/10   

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

5 February 1978 (USA)

Plot Keywords:

TV Mini-Series | Based On Novel | Character Name In Title

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 nominations

Cast

Nicola Pagett	...	Anna Karenina (10 episodes, 1977)
Eric Porter	...	Karenin / ... (10 episodes, 1977)
Stuart Wilson	...	Vronsky (10 episodes, 1977)
Davyd Harries	...	Stiva (9 episodes, 1977)
Caroline Langrishe	...	Kitty (9 episodes, 1977)
Robert Swann	...	Levin (9 episodes, 1977)
Marilyn Le Conte	...	Annushka (8 episodes, 1977)
Carole Nimmons	...	Dolly (8 episodes, 1977)
Sheila Gish	...	Princess Betsy (7 episodes, 1977)
Paul Spurrier	...	Seriozha (7 episodes, 1977)
David Gwillim	...	Petritsky (6 episodes, 1977)
Patricia Lawrence	...	Princess Shcherbatsky (6 episodes, 1977)
Geoffrey Toone	...	Prince Shcherbatsky (6 episodes, 1977)
Margot Van der Burgh	...	Lydia (5 episodes, 1977)
April Walker	...	Paula (5 episodes, 1977)

Runtime:

50 min (10 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Certification:

UK:PG

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Movie Connections:

Version of Anna Karenina (1935)

Stunningly Beautiful production

I remember seeing this version of "Anna Karenina" on PBS when it was re- broadcast in the late 1980s. I actually taped the entire series on Beta video tape, but haven't checked at all recently to see if the tapes are still viable. I was deeply impressed with the production values of "Anna,' including the choice of filming locations, acting, costumes, and use of music. (I particularly remember the use of a lot of Tchaikovsky.)

I've always wondered why this magnificent production hasn't been re-issued on video or DVD. I for one would buy it in a heartbeat. Short of that, I should get my Betamax repaired and transfer the tapes to VHS, DVD, or VCD for my own use.

10/10