The Long Hot Summer - 2-DVD Set [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Germany ]

If you are a Don Johnson fan, then you will love this version of the classic. Johnson portrays Ben Quick with energy and magnetism, and his shirtless scenes make the temps rise. Judith Ivey is also great in her role.The reason I am giving this tape a 4-star instead of a 5-star rating: I purchased it used or in "good" condition. The tape, a Blockbuster item, does play without streaks, but the color seems "off," too soft and out of focus. The second tape plays with some noise--annoying. The tape I recorded years ago was in much better condition, but when my old VHS unit ate it, I had to purchase this used tape to replace the one in my video library. The price of a new tape was way out of my budget. So, for those of you who purchase a used VHS, just be aware that "good" condition may not always be good. As far as the supplier goes, I give them a 5-star; the package arrived on time and intact, and the tape itself was cushioned.

Really, I have no idea how this was compared to the original version. Frankly, I don't really care. The movie, on it's own merits, is wonderful.I've never been a particularly big Don Johnson fan, but he and the other actors in the film do an excellent job. I forget they're actors and I can't give any higher praise than that.I own this on VHS and if the idiots in the studios would get their crap together and push it to DVD, I'd own that too.

This was as good a movie as I remembered from years ago but am disappointed that the seller did not give a warning that this CD was from another country and will not work in my DVD player. I fortunately was able to watch it in my laptop computer.

Very happy with DVD. Clear sound. Good color. I didn't adjust the color on my TV. Played it on Panasonic DVD-S700P-K with an HDMI connection. It has 3 language selections. English is original movie. Will be interesting to watch it in Dutch next lol. I purchased the DVD player on Amazon.*if you notice the little lines they are reflected off my tv screen, there are no lines across movie, they only appear in photos*

Purchased the vhs 2 tape movie from Amazon. I had taped the original showing of the TV movie back in 1985 and still have it with the original commercials in it. This is a great movie with a wonderful cast. Can't say enough about Don Johnson and Judith Ivey. She is wonderful in this and what a beautiful natural southern accent. And what a sizzler by Don Johnson!! The scene after the picnic with these two was the sexiest love scene ever filmed. Jason Robards was wonderful as the father, as was William Russ(Jody) as the troubled son. Cybil Shepherd was very good also. The new vhs tapes of this movie are very good, especially on a 46" tv. Color very good and I see details on the new tapes that the old taped original does not have. Love watching this movie and until it comes out on dvd. this will do very well.

Even though I have the correct dvd player. Could never get this divd to speak in English. Total disappointment.

This was the best of the two versions of the Movie The Long Hot Summer. Don Johnson is far superior to Paul Newman and Judith Ivey is better than Joanne Woodward. The only better actor is Orson Wells as Big Daddy over Jason Robards. Johnson has a more natural acting style and facial expressions than Newman ever had. Judith gives her portrayal of a woman who feels life has passed her by while waiting for her neighbor to propose a soft dignity and southern charm that is missing in the Woodward version. This version is almost impossible to find on TV or tape for what ever reason. If you compare the two you will see what I mean.

This cannot be purchased in English only. it's default is German, but if you select properly guessing the German words you'll be able to select English and watch the movie the way it was made with Don Johnson's voice. You'll need to select the audio with both discs.

Don Johnson!I am always interested in AvaGardner movies, even in an older age. But I forgot how hot Don Johnson was and how streaming the relationship was in this TV movie was very well casted. The heat, the longing and the nervousness seems to come out of your screen when you watch it! Very good!

I remember watching this on the television a long while ago and have been waiting for it to come out on DVD. It was very enjoyable to watch again and it was nice to see Don Johnson again in the starring role.

Been looking for this dvd for ages . Came on time brand new . So happy now . Really love this storey .

Good

Fast service,great film.