DVD The Onedin Line Complete Edition English Import

  

Directors: Peter Graham Sco Gerald Blake
Audio: German (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
Region: Region 2
This DVD will likely not be viewable outside of Europe.
Number of discs: 32
Studio: 59
DVD release date: October 16, 2014
Duration: 4525 minutes

England around 1860. Captain James Onedin (Peter Gilmore) uses his last money to purchase the sailing ship "Charlotte Rhodes." Part of the deal is to marry Anne Webster (Anne Stallybrass), the daughter of the previous owner.

However, to fulfill his dream of having his own fleet of cargo ships, James Onedin is willing to go to any lengths. Anne, on the other hand, wants to be more to him than just an unwanted appendage. With patience and respect, she tries to win his heart. However, women are not well-regarded on board, as Onedin and his first mate Mr. Yet, Anne wins this power struggle and actually embarks on a great voyage with both men.

But with James, she also marries into a family that is more than complicated. Sister Isabel (Jessica Benton) jumps from one affair to another, causing anger and suffering time and again. Robert Onedin (Brian Rawlinson), on the other hand, almost loses his entire existence due to James' financial escapades. A family, therefore, that provides plenty of explosive material for extremely exciting entertainment.

More than 20 years of the moving family history of the Onedins are recounted in this loving BBC adaptation from the 1970s.

It not only offers insight into the joys and sorrows, love and vices of this seafaring and trading clan but also provides an interesting look back at the time of the industrial revolution. Fans of this well-known and beloved BBC series from the 1970s can rejoice! Based on the successful novels by Cyril Abraham, the story of James Onedin (Peter Gilmore) is told. Initially, the impoverished captain of the sailing ship is in dire straits. The dream of having his own trading fleet seems far away.

With his last 25 pounds, he embarks on a grand adventure: he convinces Captain Webster to sell him his sailing ship "Charlotte Rhodes." Webster, however, agrees only on one condition: Anne (Anne Stallybrass), his daughter, must be included in the deal and is to become Onedin's wife.

At this point, it becomes clear how calculating the cunning businessman can be. Feelings are no concern for him, and he makes it unmistakably clear to Anne that she is merely part of a business deal and cannot count on his love. However, he has underestimated the unassuming woman. With a lot of patience, a strong will, and her experience with the ship, Anne can stand up to him. This surprises the mate Mr.

Baines (Howard Lang), who serves Onedin. To him, it is a mystery. Thus begins this family story.

With his business acumen and some luck, Onedin gradually manages to realize his dream. However, he must endure numerous setbacks, including the death of his now beloved Anne. Life shows him its many sides, and not least, his dear family often gives him a hard time. For besides James, there is also Robert Onedin (Brian Rawlinson), his brother. Due to James' reckless actions, he nearly loses his entire livelihood as a ship outfitter.

Accordingly, the brothers do not get along well, spurred on by other family members. There is, for example, their sister Isabel (Jessica Benton), who drives the family to despair with her ever-new romantic escapades. She is vain and stubborn, which brings much trouble to the Onedins. The life story of this family of traders and seafarers is lovingly crafted in the series.

The backdrop at sea and the filming aboard various ships give the stories a very special flair.