New!!! 3-VHS TAPE Box Set Sealed “Racing Game Volume 1 [VHS]” outer box has minor shelf wear, in great condition. Fast shipping..(PB-8)
Package Dimensions : 7.32 x 4.19 x 1.12 inches; 6.13 ounces
Run time : 5 hours and 9 minutes
Release date : June 22, 1999
Date First Available : February 9, 2007
Actors : Mike Gwilym, Mick Ford, James Maxwell, Susan Wooldridge
Studio : Mystery!
ASIN : 1878963783
Racing Game Volume 1 VHS
€ 17.67
6 reviews for Racing Game Volume 1 VHS
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Carol Haynes –
Worth seeing but poor video and sound
I had vague memories of enjoying this series on TV when it was originally released on TV. Having ordered this item from another supplier (only to be told it was unavailable) I ordered from Amazon. I waited for nearly two months it to arrive in the UK – why can’t we buy UK produced drama on region 2 DVDs in the UK ??? I will never understand why most British stuff is released in the US and not in the UK. (End of whinge)The story lines are quite good – but a little too short to have the complexity of Dick Francis’s books.Sid Halley seems to be a dominant figure in Francis’s writing but in fact there were only a couple of books based on the character and his side kick Chico. The rest of the series is based on story ideas from Dick Francis and he acted as consultant to the series.Halley is quite understated in the books and this is, if anything, over done in the series where he seems so detached from the world around him that he can be difficult to engage with as a character.Chico is quite well portrayed but don’t expect any stunning judo based fight scenes as the limited violence in the series is pretty poorly done (it reminded me slightly of fight scenes in school plays where teachers are very keen not to get prosecuted for injuries caused).All that said the stories are still worth watching.The big problem with the series however is the picture and sound quality. The picture is generally below par – grainy, washed out in places and showing its age. Imagine a worn out VHS tape and you won’t be too far off.The picture, however, is superb compared to the sound quality. One of the episodes is completely unwatchable unless you can lip read! The sound quality really is that bad on that one episode – sounding like the whole thing is tranmitted through a bucket of muddy water. The other episodes are merely poor (but at least you can hear what the characters are saying).I can understand that the studio wanted to release this series but they could have done something about the sound (there must be a better quality copy somewhere in the world to transfer from) or at acknowledge the problem and provide subtitles on the really bad episode.It deserves more than 2 stars but the sound alone couldn’t warrant any more.
JakefromYonkers –
Dick Francis on video
Having read about 12 of the 30+ Dick Francis books, I wondered if there were any movies made from them. I found two “made for TV type series” . Although set in the late 1970’s, they were well done and kept to the style of Dick Francis racetrack stories. I was able to buy both via AMAZON for about $20 delivered (in total). Next up for me might be Mack Bolan, The Executioner.
canada3dayer –
a MUST for Dick Francis fans…
I watched this on PBS in the late 70s and have been a fan of Dick Francis ever since. thrilled to finally find this program on DVD.
Lucky Lam –
Just go for it! Stories are a lot of fun
I have the VHS versions; The Racing Game is one of my favorite series. Despite the technical imperfections, the story lines are excellent. Odds Against describes how Sid Halley lost his hand while going up against the villains. My favorites are Trackdown and Gambling Lady (stories 2 and 3 on tape 1). You really get a feel for the horsey set — from breeder and owners to gamblers and even the stable lads. The accents are right (from posh to Cockney), clothing immediately lets you know who the characters are and their social standing (well cut for Halley while Chico doesn’t quite get it, the vet wears tattersall shirts and corderoy jackets; the gamblers have their field glasses and tags, the toughs are shaggy maned and wear pinstriped shirts and big ties!) And you learn a bit about equine medicine. It’s well worth hunting out the VHS tapes! (And read the books!)
CJ Aviator –
I’m a big Dick Francis Fan but SOUND QUALITY atrocious
Were the original TV broadcasts this bad? Cannot believe the sound quality of the video releases.
lavender –
I remember this as a kid. The picture is a bit grainy but I still enjoyed it. Including the flares and old cars