"Pride and Prejudice" (1980) fan video, Rintoul, Garvie

[rowleygrowl]

By the way, I just watched this whole series on Netflix streaming! So great to see it again.

[rowleygrowl]

My favorite version by far. David Rintoul played the best Darcy ever. Just wish they would have zoomed in on that final kiss! What a let down :-(

[ChrysGonz]

love this one too!

[NaturalSolutions]

I, too think this the best P and P made! I very much disliked the later version and could not stand the dry voice of the actress who played Elizabeth in that one.

she seemed stiff and old and very unlike the playful Elizabeth. Garvie was a wonderful Elizabeth! Rintoul was a perfect Darcy. My only disappointment with this version is that it was too short! I wish it was twice a long! Four hours was simply not enough!

[Bedeborah]

This is my favorite 'Pride and Prejudice' none other could take the place of this one with David Rintoul and Elizabeth Garvie

[daisyb1469]

the best version, the closest to the novel

[mahler71]

I think Rintoul is perfect as Darcy. He certainly would have been very stiff and supercilious just as Rintoul plays him.he is described that way in the book. Let's remember it was a VERY formal era and he was an arisocrat from one of the most important families in Britain. Firth is probably more attractive to modern tastes but i think his portrayal is less realistic. i always think of Rintoul when I read the book.

[BluesHonkey]

I too rather love this version and fear it to be under-appreciated. While Rintoul is a bit waxen in sone scenes I think his softening to Elizabeth and eventual delight in her is compelling for that reason.

[tansk33]

Agree! Watched it when it was shown in Singapore in 1981 and never forgot both lead actor & actress. I think it is so far the best version todate. Rest of cast was also wonderful. Elizabeth Garvie had such expressive eyes and lively expression, which perfectly personified E Bennett's vivaciousness. And my friends swooned over D Rintoul's Mr Darcy. Wonder where I can get the DVD for this version?

[19521888]

I finally saw this version & disagree that it is the best. I find Rintoul's Darcy flat, wearing one expression most of the time. I don't think Austen portrayed him as such a caricature. Firth supplies a depth of emotions & reactions, a complexity missing in this version,That said, this is far better than the 2005 movie which other than the settings is painful to watch.

[MsArabellaBlood]

Thank you very much for this video! This version of P&P is best!

[canonqueen]

one of the main reasons people don't know about this fantasic adaption is because the bbc deleted it from their catalogue. the bbc video is very hard to find, but you can get it on a region 1 dvd, but the disc is a flipper.

[LadyViolet7]

What a wonderful tribute you've created! Thank you for sharing!

I like this adaptation very much and although I'm a huge fan of P&P 95 I must admit that David Rintoul did the best interpretation of Darcy I've seen so far! He's exactly as I imagined Mr Darcy while reading the book. Imo, Colin Firth comes very close, but Rintoul just nails it! And I enjoyed both the performances of Elizabeth Garvie and Jennifer Ehle likewise. All in all, both adaptations are a joy to watch!

[GiPeTu111]

anybody know where can you watch this version?? really want to watch it :)

[kniphofia]

I watched this when it was first broadcast in I think 1980.  It's still my favourite dramatisation of the novel. The adaptation by Fay Weldon is first class - very close to the novel's dialogue. And the cast is perfection.

[gretavill]

still one of the best vid here on youtube

[annalee12345]

Best everyone - Lizzy, Darcy, Jane, Mrs Benny EVERYONE. It is the book come to life. I love it so much.

[JustAPrayer]

I hope I can see this eventually! It's the only version of Pride And Prejudice I haven't seen yet.

[j0andc0]

I have this version ordered, and can not wait till it arrives in the post, as its the only version of P+P i havent seen. Can't wait.

[annalee12345]

I watched when I was in high school and I just ordered and rewatched it. It is so damn good. It is exactly the way jane Austen imagined it to be. I love^1000 it!!! This is GREAT LITERATURE! In a way, I'm nostalgic for it because it reminds me of the GREAT Britain that it used to be, Britain seems to have gone down. :(

[MisterDarcy1000]

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[marayancanseco]

It´s a good idea :Jane Austen and Chopin.Well done!.

Some body know where I´ll can see this version 1980?

[unuevoarcoiris]

Fué la primera vez que supe de la obra de esta fantástica escritora romántica llamada Jane Austen.....

[Giumbolo1970]

bellissimo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bluewillowplate]

By far the best P& P.

[kellynch]

Absolutely. I loved it when I first saw it in the spring of 1980 and it's still my favorite today, 29 years later.

[elenitabus]

Please, anyone can post the whole film? I live in Southamerica and am not likely to get a copy here at less than 100 dollars plus taxes

[fidelma37]

This is a lovely version of PP. Lizzie is great & Darcy 'improves on further acquaintance'! Some of the more important scenes ie 2nd proposal & elopement story better done & more satisfying. I found them poor in 95 version though I love Colin & 95 clearly had a bigger budget. Bennet family really good too especially parents. some really good one liners!

[blueb50]

Sono daccordo, questa versione è ben fatta e rispondente ai personaggi del libro. Anche io amo COlin del 1995 ma secondo me questo Darcy ha il vero atteggiamento superbo e rigido pensato dalla Austen.

[CoreCullenCrazy]

It's amazing, most people don't even know about this version of Pride and Prejudice, but I believe it is by far the best! Elizabeth Garvie and David Rintoul are the best Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy!

[robertdonkers]

Agree, and what about the wonderful Lady Cathrine of Judy Parfit and Mrs Bennet she too was just completely wonderful. Mr Collins simply revolting. Such a good cast.

[blueb50]

sono daccordo con te, penso che siano i personaggi megli rispondenti al libro, Lui è il vero Darcy che io mi sono sempre immaginata leggendo il libro, impalato e rigido fin quasi alla fine, tranne ammorbidirsi per amore, e lei una vera signorina dell'epoca primi ottocento, vestita con cura, graziosa senza eccessi!

[mahler71]

Sono d'accordo anch'io. Ho guardato questa versione da bambina a nove anni in Inghilterra e mi sembra quella più verosimile. Da aristocratico altezzoso Darcy sarebbe stato esattamente così.

[gretavill]

pienamente d'accordo!

[hotwok19]

You are entirely correct, CoreCullenCrazy. David Rintoul absolutely nailed the character of the handsome, proud & haughty Mr. Darcy as written by Jane Austen. Elizabeth Garvie was also excellent as Elizabeth Bennet. To my mind, however, the best piece of acting was by Judy Parfitt as Lady Catherine De Burgh. The screenplay by Fay Weldon [& Austen], sets & period costumes are also outstanding & anyone who has never seen it should go out & buy it. They will not be dissappointed, as you well know.

[mssabik]

so sweeeeeeeeeeet

[SamRinny]

Wahey, my last name is rintoul :D

[melephant30]

Just one question, the scenes at 0:52 and 1:08. Did you make those using final cut express 4? If so, how? Sorry, I would just appreciate some help with final cut express 4.0. Thanks!

[melephant30]

Brilliant job! This is just beautiful!

[cathylikesmusic]

Indeed Sir, it will be a great pleasure.

But let me say that my cousins at Longbourn will be delighted too see you if You accept our invitation to tea friday next.

[Lytton333]

That would be capital Miss Cathy, capital.

The parterres at Longbourne always look delightful with the late Summer bloom, and the sweet melancholy that the faint aroma of autumn brings to the surrounding nature, and your cousins of course are always stimulating company for a gentleman.

Has the dance fatigued you? Would you care for some refreshment ,or are you bound for the next quadrille?

[Lytton333]

It is a truth universally acknowledged that this 1980 adaptation is the best yet made for television. The acting is crisp and unselfconcious, Miss Weldon's screenplay was sympathetic to the grammatical cadences of the novel's dialogue, and the subtle ambience of unhurried propriety and quiet longing that denoted the life of many a well-to-do young Regency lady was impeccably suggested. No petulant leaps into ponds or leavened bosoms needed here to titillate the (not as yet?) jaded viewer..

[cathylikesmusic]

agree!!

[Lytton333]

Thank you dear lady. Now, would you do me the honour of joining me in the Spanish Polka?

[cathylikesmusic]

with pleasure!

[Lytton333]

Ahh, thirsty work this dancing, what..

This vicinity always presents such charming young ladies, I am sure the regiment will be exceeedingly sorry to be off tomorrow, for such it is..

Good Lord! Isn't that the Iron Duke engaging Sir William over there at the punchbowl?

[cathylikesmusic]

It will be such a long and boring winter without Mr Darcy...

I don´t think the Iron Duke can help.

[Lytton333]

Indeed not Miss Catherine, indeed not..

Mr Darcy, like Mr Wickham, is at a time of life when engagements and friends are continually increasing. His party are to be away to Scarborough and thence forward to Pemberley. That place I hear (From Mrs Kemp who's cousin once took tea there) has the finest parkland in Derbyshire and the house has a particularly gracious aspect.

Will you be wintering in Bath or remaining with your sisters in Hertfordshire?

[cathylikesmusic]

I wish I could visit Pemberley and take a look at this splendid parkland but I´m afraid I must content myself with humble Hertfordshire and maybe take a tea with Sir Wiliam instead.

[Lytton333]

That is fortuitous Miss Cathy, for my cousin Captain Lawrence has a residence in the village of Pemberley. Should your travels take you there, I am sure an introduction can be procured, for he is truly the most affable of gentlemen.

In the meantime - and as this most enjoyable of dances is ending and possibly your card is full for the evening - may I anticipate the pleasure of seeing you again at Mrs Phillips salon thursday next for whist, and your charming company?

Or perhaps

[msfrankk66]

Absolutely the best dramatisation of P&P ever. The casting was superb.Whenever I re-read the book I picture these fine actors.Got it on ye olde video it still looks amazing today. Thanks for this. Happens to be my favourite music too!!

[Annkili]

Oô I think the version with Kira Knightley is much better.

Good old times, but the actors aren't as good as K.K. and Co.

[anotherblonde]

This is my all time favourite version of P+P, dramatized by Fay Weldon - even though the scenery is a bit wobbly in places, you can see a modern galvanized steel barn on their journey to Pemberley, it detracts not, so brilliantly is the charm and essence of the origin manifested. Thanks for posting.

[Iluthra]

I like how he never smiles throughout, UNTIL she accepts his proposal at the end.

[missmaryewing]

Typing correction: Elizabeth Garvie.

[missmaryewing]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I love this version, it is the very best! i so enjoyed watching it in 1980, I recall it so well. I have been trying to get a copy of it, when I tried to get it on video a while back all anyone wanted to know about was the Colin Firth version. This is superb, I think David Rintoul was an excellent Darcy, and Eliazabeth Garvie was wonderful as Elizabeth.

I am thrilled to see this.

[dtunlimiteda]

Can u make the proposal for the 1980 version? I really wanna see it

[gretavill]

It's really beautiful!And I love this version of P&P...thank you so much for your work!

[Annina69]

very nice video, altough I did not see this version I dare to say it seems to me Colin Firth is the best Mr. Darcy ever seen after the version of 1940 with the always great Sir Laurence Olivier!

Thank you again

[turquoise07]

tnx... :)

[oxford14]

Best Darcy, best Elizabeth, best cast! Thanks so much for this video!

[ShawDAMAN]

Couldnt agree more. Best version ever. Anyone who doesn't think so either hasn't read the book or has rather strange tastes

[spyked1]

@ShawDAMAN i do not. the best Mr. Darcy is Colin Firth *Swoon*

[ShawDAMAN]

@spyked1 Colin Firth was OK. But other than being more of a modernistic 'heartthrob' type, he has nothing on Rintoul. Rintoul is more aristocratic in air and appearance, and his "coming out" is far more surprising (and therefore, more effective,) than Firths Darcy. Even if you had no prior knowledge of the plot you could see Firth smoldering from day 1. Rintoul and this whole version are closer to the book, with all due respect; as both versions have their highs and lows.

[Woodlander65]

@ShawDAMAN

You have a very good point, Rintoul did come over more sullen and withdrawn as a love interest like the book even when the signs of softening up were there, i personally prefer this version. The Bennet family, Charlotte Lucus, costumes and the settings indoor and out are excellent and are as good as version ever been made.

[ShawDAMAN]

@Woodlander65 agreed ;]

[nadvamp]

q cosa¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ otra version de orgullo yp rejuicio chevere eh??como quiera verlas todas caray

[JescGirl]

You made a nice video! But I thought this serie was awful. I can't understand how you can love all 3.

[caritanj]

wow thanks!!!!!

this is my all time favorite version of P&P

[marie21000]

lovely music. I love Chopin!The music suits the movie very well!

[aryabodhisattva]

Oh, I've never seen this version. Which eats a "P&P" fan up inside!!!

:P

[belljar]

Love it :D

[neelma]

Another brilliant video from you, Elvira. Really enjoyed this one. Elizabeth was great in this production but I found Darcy slightly wooden!