Centennial: The Complete Series | 
 enlarge | Actor: Centennial
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $59.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  215 reviews
Sales Rank: 79
Format: Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 6
Running Time: 1252
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 6.1 x 1.3
MPN: 61103921
UPC: 025195031776
EAN: 0025195031776
ASIN: B0018RKEQO
Theatrical Release Date: October 1, 1978
Release Date: July 29, 2008
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Journey to the Wild West in the sweeping sensational epic drama Centennial: The Complete Series! Relive the grand hopes dreams loves and adventures of generations of residents in Centennial Colorado - from their risky attempts to establish a settlement in 1795 through the politics and power plays of the 20th century. With over 26 TV hours of content on DVD for the first time this incredible set gives fans the opportunity to own the complete chronicle that showcases one of the finest casts ever assembled including Richard Chamberlain Robert Conrad Timothy Dalton Mark Harmon Andy Griffith Raymond Burr Dennis Weaver Lynn Redgrave Sharon Gless Stephanie Zimbalist Sally Kellerman and many more. Based on James Michener s best-selling novel this Primetime EmmyAward-nominated saga is a captivating look at the intertwining lives of the brave men and women in a fictional American town that endured the growing pains of a nation on the rise.System Requirements:Running Time: 1252 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 025195031776 Manufacturer No: 61103921
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A remarkably ambitious and engrossing project, this 1978 television miniseries ran 26-and-a-half hours, cost a then-enormous $25 million, and involved 4 directors, 5 cinematographers, and somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 speaking parts. Based on James Michener's panoramic bestseller about the settling of the American West--as reflected in the history of a fictional town called Centennial, Colorado--the story begins in the late 18th century and ends with a typical 20th century conflict over land usage. Centennial, however, largely concentrates on various memorable frontiersmen, trappers, Indians, ranchers, cowboys, and farmers from long ago. Richard Chamberlain shines as the pioneer Alexander McKeag, Robert Conrad does some of his best work as French-Canadian Pasquinel, and performances by Alex Karras, Chad Everett, Sally Kellerman, Raymond Burr, Richard Crenna, David Janssen, and Dennis Weaver effectively add to a tapestry of adventure, tragedy, violence, and dubious Western progress. Produced at a time when TV networks were in the throes of acknowledging America's history of racial injustice, the program paints a starkly villainous portrait of opportunists exploiting and destroying Indians in the name of manifest destiny. While the project's great length might make one wary of diving in, Centennial is the sort of carefully paced drama that makes one care about the intertwined destinies of unique characters and how they illuminate America's past. --Tom Keogh
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 Front Range wind August 29, 2008
This miniseries was a huge success when it first appeared. I had a special affinity to it because I lived in Denver at the time the special was made. I could see from my home the Highlands Ranch were some of the footage was shot. The scenery was marvelous, and most of the actors did a fine job. Unfortunately, the last chapter devolved into a rather morose analysis of the lost past and the muddy future, and also became somewhat of a wordy political platform. Nonetheless, I would recommend for anyone with any interest in the West, and especially Colorado.
Excellent Purchase August 28, 2008
Product was exactly as described, and at a cheaper price than I could find in either Wal-Mart or Ebay. And no shipping charge !! What more can you ask for !!!!!!
Centennial August 28, 2008
This is one of the most interesting series that I have ever seen.
It is the story of a fictional town in Colorado named Centennial. The story begins with the French fur traders and the Indian tribes and follows a number of families through the years as they make homes in the land that will become Colorado.
A large number of fine actors took part in this series.
I heartily recommend this to anyone who likes history.
And the price is very reasonable too.
Centennial August 28, 2008
Excellent viewing. Rivetting performances, Good story line. Not to be missed, and should be seen in it's entireity Top marks!
GREAT SERIES! August 26, 2008
FINALLY!! I HAVE WAITING FOREVER FOR THIS TO GET ON DVD! I LOVE THIS SERIES. A GREAT STORY. THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
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