VHS : The Wild, Wild West Revisited
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starring: Robert Conrad, Ross Martin, Paul Williams, Harry Morgan, Rene Auberjonoisdirected by: Burt Kennedy
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786301805391
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6301805399
Label: Playhouse Video
Manufacturer: Playhouse Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Playhouse Video
Release Date: June 25, 1987
Running Time: 96 minutes
Sales Rank: 30929
Studio: Playhouse Video
Theatrical Release Date: May 09, 1979
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
This episode is a must-own for The Wild, Wild West fans as well as TV buffs who collect pilot shows. Robert Conrad stars as West, James West, a frontier 007, and according to President Grant (James Gregory), 'the finest underground intelligence officer we have.' Posing as 'the dandiest dude that ever crossed the Mississippi,' he embarks on his first assignment: to find Juan Manolo, a madman bent on starting a revolution ('The whole world will know my name!'). Suzanne Pleshette also stars as Lydia, an old flame who still burns hot. 'I waited on that hard bed alone for eight hours until the police came,' she provocatively scolds West upon their reunion. The late, great Victor Buono (King Tut on Batman) also appears as the inscrutable Wing Fat ('Would you care for a pipe?' he offers. 'It is filled with joy'). Ross Martin costars as master of disguise Artemus Gordon, who also provides West with his gadgets, such as a pool cue that doubles as a gun barrel, a breakaway Derringer West that can hide in his boot heels, and a belt buckle that dispenses bullets. This episode was directed by Richard Sarafian, whose estimable credits include Gunsmoke, The Twilight Zone, I Spy, and Batman. This program is also available in a three-volume boxed set. --Donald Liebenson
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - BOTTOM LINE
ONE OF THE BEST TV SHOWS IN AMERICA ( GR8 THEME SONG AS WELL ). UNFORTUNATELY, THIS MADE FOR TV MOVIE DOES NOT LIVE UP TO THE DRAMA OF THE TV SERIES AND PLACED ARTY AND JIM IN COMEDIC ROLES. HOWEVER, THE LOCATION FOOTAGE, ATTRACTIVE ACTRESSES AND PAUL WILLIAMS NEFARIOUS ROLE DOES MAKE FOR A FUN RIDE!
Rating: - The pilot episode of the James Bond of Westerns
"The Night of the Inferno," the pilot episode of "The Wild Wild West," establishes the formula for the television series created by Michael Garrison about the James Bond of the Old West that ran on CBS from September 17, 1965 until September 7, 1970. But while the formula is tried and true, adapting the super spy formula of exotic villains and grandiose plans to rule a significant portion of the American West, the tone of the series is not yet to be established. This is clear as soon as we meet our ... Read More
Rating:  - The Wild Wild's Best
Great movie, if you like black and white films. I thought it was good, and I would definitely recommend it. It was one of the "better" episodes, and I enjoyed it. Even though the show is old, it doesn't affect the quality of the tapes. In fact, everything is perfect. There was nothing wrong with mine, no fuzziness or tracking problems at all. The picture was clear as a bell, and even the little paper slip cases hold up well, so it isn't cheap. Great story, great "surprise" ending, and it is not a waste ... Read More
Rating: - An Enjoyable "WWW" Reunion
Though a bit too campy in spots, "Wild Wild West Revisited" (1979) recaptured the imaginative spirit of the classic series. Since Robert Conrad and Ross Martin were older, it was impossible to continue in the same vein as the 1965-69 show. Nevertheless, it's great seeing James West and Artemus Gordon together again. Director Burt Kennedy utilizes the Arizona locations to full advantage - thus giving the TV movie a big-budget look. "Wild Wild West Revisited" does not hold a candle to the original series, ... Read More
Rating: - The first night of James West
What I like the most in this episode is the taut opening scene with prisoner James T. West and Arte playing the drunk military. The villains are outrageously flamboyant : pre-"Count Manzeppi" Victor Buono as Wing Fat and Nehemia Persoff as vicious sadistic Juane Manolo. Suzanne Pleshette as Lydia Monteran with her gun mania is gorgeous. James Gregory as authoritative President Grant is just fine for his single part in the entire series. He recaptures the feeling of the old west much better than Roy ... Read More
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