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Binding: DVD
EAN: 0931584201197
Feature: THIS DVD WILL NOT WORK ON STANDARD US DVD PLAYER
Format: Import, PAL, Widescreen
Label: Magna Pacific
Manufacturer: Magna Pacific
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Magna Pacific
Region Code: 4.0
Running Time: 93 minutes
Sales Rank: 99789
Studio: Magna Pacific
Features:- THIS DVD WILL NOT WORK ON STANDARD US DVD PLAYER
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
New Zealand released, PAL/Region 4 DVD:it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ),ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s),SYNOPSIS: Based on actual events that took place in Waterford, Ireland, in the late 1700s, director Stefan Schwartz's romantic comedy-drama concerns itself with a group of abductors who kidnap usually willing young women in order to persuade them to wed. Set during an era where law dictates that the eldest sons inherit family estates and younger siblings are left to either enter the priesthood or the military, young noblemen decide to take matters into their own hands by abducting the young heiresses and charming them for a night before releasing them to make their ultimate decision. As Anne (Sophia Myles) is subjected to the uninvited advances of Power (Liam Cunningham), Abduction Club member Byrne (Daniel Lapaine) schemes to kidnap Anne's older sister Catherine (Alice Evans). Though the kidnapping plan is foiled when Anne decides to tag along, Byrne's friend Strang (Matthew Rhys) finds himself attracted to the younger sister despite Abduction Club rules stating that abductees must be at least 18 (Anne is 17) and that no more than one member of the same family is to be abducted at any given time. Strang is subsequently expelled by Abduction Club leader Sir Myles (Patrick Malahide), and the fledgling affections of the mismatched couple face a formidable challenge as the local militia is tipped off to their scheme.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - A Great Romantic Comedy
I first stumbled upon this movie when watching a video made with scenes from it and set to music. Though I knew little about it, the video intrigued me and I set out to find this movie.(To watch the video I saw go to this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2W6kPd-NJM) However, it isn't so easily found. For us in the United States, we have no way of seeing this movie as it as yet to be released, but after searching for quite a long time, I located it on youtube.
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Rating: - Fantasic - Loved it!
June 2008 - Loved it so much I purchased both the DVD and VHS the next day. I will be watching this many times over and am pleased it is part of my collection. Oh where is a time machine when you need it. Love the 1700s yes life was short but it is the quality not the quantity that matters. Just made my day and brought stunning colour into an ordinary rainy day. I just saw it quite by chance and thought oh goodness this is FANTASTIC!
Rating: - What about an American version?
Okay, so I haven't seen this movie, but I am really interested in buying it. I have no idea where to get the movie though, as it seems to have no USA version. Does anyone know why this is? I really want amazon to carry a version for the united states!
Rating: - Abduction Club
One of the best films I have seen in a long time! A fun, joyous romp with a gang of men scouting for wealthy wives in 18th century island. Watch it, you won't be disappointed.
Rating:  - A witty and sexy little romantic comedy
This is a nice little romantic comedy from across the pond. Set in 18th century Ireland where only eldest sons inherit family wealth, a group of young, penniless aristocrats decide to take matters into their own hands. They form the Abduction Club, with the goal of trying to woo young heiresses and then elope with them. When two of the penniles heros Strang and Byrne (Matthew Rhys and Daniel Lapaine) set there eyes on Kennedy sisters (Alice Evans and Sophia Myles) they find romance can be hazardous. ... Read More
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