Hired to score this piece of swashbuckling cinema was bruce broughton, who in 1984 made the transition from composing for television to composing for feature films ice pirates. The master of ballantrae has several scenes filmed at the study in glen coe on the old road through the glen. I dont have a whole lot of experience with errol flynn. Details about errol flynn original vintage the master of ballantrae warner bros. The master of ballantrae robert louis stevenson 1850 1894 heir to a noble scottish house in the mid 18th century, the master is a charming, clever, and resourceful villain whose daring but illadvised schemes first alienate his patrimony and at last cost him his life. The master of ballantrae is an ok swashbuckler, taken down by that there is no real villain other than the british and by errol flynns rather lackluster performance. It has always been clear that james durie is a scoundrel, but he has good looks. Definitely not one of errol flynns greatest films, the master of ballantrae is nevertheless a perfectly acceptable little swashbuckler.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. It is a loose and highly truncated adaptation of the. I know he was getting older and he was probably an alcoholic at this point. Papers relating to the lives and lamentable deaths of the late lord durisdeer, and his elder brother james, commonly called master of ballantrae, attainted in the troubles. The master of ballantrae is a 1953 british technicolor adventure film starring errol flynn and roger livesey. While nothing can approach reading the actual novel, this television film version of the master of ballentrae is far better than the 1953 film version. Suffice it to say that the master or ballantrae and colonel burke leave the pirate ship and end up first in north america, then in paris and then in india. Errol flynn buckled his last swash in the master of ballantrae, playing out the final film of his warner brothers contract in this high seas adventure, liberally adapted from the robert louis. Michael york plays james durie, the master of ballantrae i.
I certainly did not buy this dvd because i expected an 89minute film to be faithful to the stevenson novel. The master of ballantrae is based on a stevenson novel of the same name, and it shows. Flynn plays jamie durrisdeer, a scottish heir, who fights for freedom against the. Eilean donan castle, scotland shot on location films and tvseries. It is the story of two brothersone the favorite of his father, but somewhat a black sheep, and the other the faithful, loyal son who always does his best for the family, no matter the. Errol flynn original vintage the master of ballantrae warner bros.
It feels odd being so scottish, when not a single person has a scottish accent. The master of ballantrae is presented in full frame, as intended. This article or section is in the process of an expansion or major restructuring. Watch the master of ballantrae movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Rent, buy, and watch movies and tv shows with vudu. For the 1953 film adaptation, see the master of ballantrae 1953 film. The master of ballantrae is a film directed by william keighley with errol flynn, anthony steel, roger livesey, beatrice campbell, year. It is a shame as it is a good looking film but never delivers any real excitement. Filmita the master of ballantrae 1984 streaming alta. It has always been clear that james durie is a scoundrel, but he has good looks and charm, and michael york certainly fits the role. A winters tale is a book by the scottish author robert louis stevenson, focusing upon the conflict between two brothers, scottish noblemen whose family is torn apart by the jacobite rising of 1745.
The master of ballantrae tv is a film directed by douglas hickox with michael york, john gielgud, ian richardson, finola hughes, year. His younger brother, henry durie, is played by richard thomas, remembered largely because of his role as john boy on the waltons. Filming on location for this american production in england, italy and the scottish highlands was done in 1952. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across. This classic story of romantic adventure, filmed in location, comes to life enriched by the brilliant photography, as the color of the scotlands fields is stunning and being freely based on historical facts. The master of ballantrae by william keighley errol flynn. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Set at the time of the jacobite uprising, the master of ballantrae tells of a family divided. Its a lightly selfconscious moment reminding us that in 1953, this was already a. Jamieerrol flynn returns to scotland after making a fortune at sea, he still suspects henryanthony steel is guilty of betraying him and isnt. The master of ballantrae letterboxd your life in film.
James durie, master of ballantrae, abandons his ancestral home to support the scottish rebelli. I have not seen this film in over 10 yrs,but being an errol flynn fan it wasnt his best. The master of ballantrae robert louis stevensons novel provides a tailormade vehicle for errol flynn. Eilean donan castle was chosen to represent ballantrae castle, the residence of lord durrisdeer. The master of ballantrae a winters tale, 1889 robert louis. Unfortunately though, it spends more time on scottish history than the pirate stuff. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Picture was filmed mostly in scotland, and the backgrounds are a colorful addition to the. The film was shot in great britain in 1952 from june 25 through to august, with location work in cornwall and the scottish highlands with the pirate sequences done in palermo in sicily. The master of ballantrae full frame, manufactured on. Errol flynn, the greatest of all swashbuckling stars, triumphs again in the master of ballantrae. A solid pirate moviehistorical epic with great design, fun action, and a good setup and backstory. The master of ballantrae novel by stevenson britannica. The master of ballantrae by stevenson, robert louis.
In the preface to his 1889 novel the master of ballantrae, robert louis. The master of ballantrae movie trailer and videos tv guide. Watch online or on your favorite connected device with the vudu app. This is so not least because the film reminds us of a bygone era when the idea of. The master of ballantrae by robert louis stevenson is a romance in the old stylefull of adventure and the heroic theme of the struggle between good and evil.
The master of ballantrae guardare film con sottotitoli in italiano gratuitamente. Based on the novel by robert louis stevenson and starring errol flynn, the master of ballantrae has scenes filmed at eilean donan castle and glen coe and. The master of ballantrae is a 1984 tv movie based on the novel by robert louis stevenson. I wanted fun and adventure with one of my favourite stars, and i.
Errol flynn original vintage the master of ballantrae. When the day came to finally film the dance, campbell was sure it. Tellingly, ballantrae is a scant 90 minutes long, and this is part of the problem. I was pleased with the visual effort here, but you can tell there has been no restoration work done. The gleam in his eye matches that of his drawn sword. Flynn portrays ballantrae castles jamie durisdeer, a heroic highlanderturnedpirate in a colorful version of robert louis stevensons masterwork of gallantry. There are also scenes of glen coe using painted backdrops so typical of the movies of the time.
This classic story of romantic adventure, filmed in location, comes to life enriched by the brilliant photography, as the color of the scotlands fields. The story of two brothers, scottish noblemen whose family is torn apart by the jacobite rising of 1745. I have my own style, says errol flynn during a climactic fight with rapiers in the master of ballantrae. The master of ballantrae 1953 based on the novel by robert louis stevenson and starring errol flynn, the master of ballantrae has scenes filmed at eilean donan castle and glen coe and also has recycled footage from the movie bonnie prince charlie made 5 years previously. The film opens with a bewildering and hasty introduction of a large cast of characters, most of whom are immediately either. The master of ballantrae is a very entertaining historical adventure, with the greatest swordsman in filmdom, errol flynn. Sure, some of the accents sound forced, and some of the acting is melodramatic and overthetopbut that suits the subject. Some of warners older works have been fully restored and others given a quick clean, but this movie hasnt been bothered with and it. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all. The master of ballantrae wikisource, the free online library.
The master of ballantrae, novel by scottish writer robert louis stevenson, first serialized in scribners magazine in 188889 and published in book form in 1889. The master of ballantrae based on the novel by robert louis stevenson and starring errol flynn, the master of ballantrae has scenes filmed at eilean donan. It was a co production between the us and england for the. William keighley, who directed flynn in the prince and the pauper and the adventures of robin hood, delayed his retirement from moviemaking to guide this lavish adventure lensed on. For one scene in the master of ballantrae, the two would dance a gavotte and, despite precise steps and blocking necessary to perform the dance, errol wasnt present at a single rehearsal.
The novel provides another example of the moral ambiguity stevenson had explored earlier in dr. Robert louis stevensons novel provides a tailormade vehicle for errol flynn. The family consists of the old lord and his two sons, james the eldest son and master of ballantrae and lord henry. The 1953 errol flynn film, the master of ballantrae based on the novel by robert louis stevenson was remade into a television movie in 1984. Errol flynn buckled his last swash in the master of ballantrae, playing out the final film of his warner brothers contract in this high seas. Errol flynn buckled his last swash in the master of ballantrae, playing out the final film of his warner brothers contract in this high seas adventure, liberally adapted from the robert louis stevenson yarn. I wanted fun and adventure with one of my favourite stars, and i wasnt disappointed.
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