The Far Pavilions (1984) Reviews

The Far Pavilions (1984)
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The lavishly produced three-part telemovie The Far Pavilions was adapted from the best-selling novel by M.M. Kaye. Set in colonial India during the second Afghan war, the film concerns the exploits of Ashton Pelham-Martyn (Ben Cross), a British officer. Born and raised in India, Pelham-Martyn finds himself a victim of his own divided loyalties as he leads a campaign against the rebellious tribal leaders on the northwestern frontier. The meat of the drama is Pelham-Martyn's "forbidden" romance with his lifelong friend, half-caste Hindu princess Anjuli (Amy Irving). The supporting cast includes the illustrious likes of Omar Sharif and Christopher Lee. Filmed on location on a budget of $12 million (the most costly made-for-cable movie up to 1984), The Far Pavilions originally aired over the HBO service on April 22, 23 and 24, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Director(s):
Peter Duffell
Format(s):
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Barbara D.

I was shocked that you would actually have these two discs in your collection for rental. The quality is so poor, and the film so dark and gloomy and scratchy that I only watched a few minutes of the first disc and then mailed both back. Thus, I wasted my time with this movie. I should get a couple of extra discs at once to replace these unwatchable ones.

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Dolores R.

This is good but on the slow side as things were too drawn out, you are better off viewing The jewel in the crown.

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Janet H.

It wasn't interesting enough. Should have been better for 1985. It didn't have enough romance. And the movie was supposed to be a romance! It wasn't the type of movie that you say " I gotta see this again!" You can take it or leave it.

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Krzysztof Z.

Why your movies are always without subtaitles, especially this british-indien languidge is hard to understand in US. Otherwise movie visually is beautiful.

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Daniel C.

I neglected to check the "receive together" option on these two discs, so time elapsed between disc 1 and 2. Very enjoyable for Raj buffs with lavish recreations, but brace yourself. On disc 2 the story line becomes annoying and unbelievable - Amy Irving's character's attachment to her sister verges into crazy land and by the end of the movie you want Ben Cross to shoot her.

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JoAnn B.

Excellent story and depicture of what it was like in 1865. The British are so errogant! Some scenes dragged out a little too long. I saw this movie on HBO when it first came out in 1984 and never forgot. Amy Irving is beautiful in this film - just wish they would have shown more of her.

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Erika S.

Wow. A pretty epic movie given the time period for the film and even during the time it was being made. Granted this is a verry long film but it really helps you understand the characters and their forbidden love. If you are a hopeless romantic at heart and if you respect and appreciate the Middle East culture in any way- you should watch this film.

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Tom L.

Good historical story about a very dangerous part of the world. Very relevant to today's world. Good acting from the cast.

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Patricia P.

A wonderful epic based on a fabulous novel. I highly recommend you read the novel and see this movie. Probably most appealing to women.

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Evelyn S.

Makes you feel sad while good! As they rode off into Tibet I enjoyed the simpleness of the movie

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    Barbara D.

    I was shocked that you would actually have these two discs in your collection for rental. The quality is so poor, and the film so dark and gloomy and scratchy that I only watched a few minutes of the first disc and then mailed both back. Thus, I wasted my time with this movie. I should get a couple of extra discs at once to replace these unwatchable ones.

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    Dolores R.

    This is good but on the slow side as things were too drawn out, you are better off viewing The jewel in the crown.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Janet H.

    It wasn't interesting enough. Should have been better for 1985. It didn't have enough romance. And the movie was supposed to be a romance! It wasn't the type of movie that you say " I gotta see this again!" You can take it or leave it.

    Yes   |   No

     
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