The Commitments [1991] [DVD]

Amazon.co.uk Review

An irresistible, comic drama from director Alan Parker (Evita, Mississippi Burning), overflowing and alive with passion, humor and music, The Commitments showcases some old R&B standards in a new light. A headstrong, fast-talking, ambitious young Dubliner (Robert Arkins) fancies himself a promoter of talent, and sets about assembling and packaging a local Irish R&B band. His group of self-absorbed, backbiting, but stunningly talented individuals begin to succeed beyond his wildest dreams, until petty jealousies and recrimination threaten to scuttle the whole deal. A moody, vivid and soulful exploration of the Dublin club scene as well as a showcase for some wonderful unknown actors, the film (and its wonderful soundtrack) also features the actual band covering classic soul tunes from the likes of Otis Redding and Sam and Dave. It's that combination of soul and soul music that makes The Commitments a special little film. --Robert Lane, Amazon.com --This text refers to the VHS edition of this video

• Actor
  • Robert Arkins
  • Michael Aherne
  • Angeline Ball
  • Maria Doyle Kennedy
  • Dave Finnegan
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
• Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Binding: DVD
• Brand: 20TH CENTURY FOX
• Creator
  • Robert Arkins
  • Michael Aherne
  • Armyan Bernstein
  • David Wimbury
  • Dick Clement
  • Dick Clement
  • Ian La Frenais
  • Ian La Frenais
  • Roddy Doyle
• Director: Alan Parker
• Format: PAL
• Label: Twentieth Century Fox
• Manufacturer: Twentieth Century Fox
• Number Of Discs: 1
• Number Of Items: 1
• Package Quantity: 1
• Part Number: 5039036003032
• Product Group: DVD
• Publisher: Twentieth Century Fox
• Region Code: 2
• Release Date: 2003-07-28
• Running Time: 1 hour and 58 minutes
• SKU: 12498
• Studio: Twentieth Century Fox

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