Stars: Robert Etcheverry, Jacques Balutin

Director: Yannick Andrei

Summary: Originally aired on the BBC in 1969, this French adventure programme follows the exploits of Francois de Recci (Robert Etcheverry)--aka the Flashing Blade. This collection features all 12 episodes of the series.

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The Flashing Bladeis a tale of high adventure set in 1630 as the dashing Chevalier de Recci (Robert Etcheverry) undertakes a dangerous mission across occupied territory to avert war between France and Spain. This 13-episode serial was made for French television in 1967, and in dubbed form regularly shown on the BBC during school holidays from 1969 through the 1970s (usually when 1965's Adventures of Robinson Crusoewas having a rest). This release is aimed at that generation who, from the spine-tingling theme song onward, remember the show with tremendous affection. Like the classic Hollywood movie serials, each 23-minute episode packs in a couple of action sequences; some plot twists, a little comic relief and very variable acting and costumes. For a children's programme the story is remarkably complex, and takes a while to gather pace. The colours have faded, the use of classical music is clumsy, but the dubbing is surprisingly accomplished. The swashbuckling action is at odds with the more serious historical drama, but viewed with nostalgia The Flashing Bladeis thoroughly entertaining vintage TV. --Gary S Dalkin

Aspect Ratio:	4:3 Full Frame
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 0
Special Features:	Scene Selection
Subtitles:	None
Year:	1967
Release Date:	September 24, 2001
Runtime:	270 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	7952143
Keywords:	Action, Two, Blade, General, Tv, Adventure, Discs, Flashing
Genre:	Action/Adventure