Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)

This thread is only for the discussion of the original film version of Nicholas & Alexandra based on Robert Massie's book and shown in theaters in 1971. It was also sold as a VHS tape and DVD in later years.

Anyone who wishes to contribute to the proposed making of a new 12 hour mini series on Nicholas & Alexandra, please go the the new thread.

"New Nicholas & Alexandra Video - Mini Series?"

Made available under the auspices of Twilight Time, a specialty DVD/Blu-ray label, and distributed exclusively through Screen Archives Entertainment.com (SAE).  Official release date is Tuesday, February 12 (three days after Dame Janet Suzman's birthday!!), although it is available for pre-order through SAE, and in fact they are shipping a few days early--I already have my copy.  This edition of "Nicholas and Alexandra" is strictly limited to 3,000 units, and all interested viewers will be happy to know that it is REGION-FREE, and it is a vast improvement over the 1999 DVD release.  The sound quality is much, much better and more even, and the visual quality is gorgeous, and benefits greatly from the remastering efforts by the engineers at Sony.  The Blu-ray features the full 189-minute film, three featurettes focusing on the young actresses who portrayed the four grand duchesses; the costumes worn by Janet Suzman and Irene Worth in the film, for which Antonio Castillo won an Oscar; and make-up....This Blu-ray also boasts an isolated soundtrack, the original theatrical trailer, and subtitles in English.