Product ReviewsThe Comedians (DVD)

The Commedians

Very good portrayal of the shocking brutality endured by the Haitians during the reign of 'PaPa Doc' and carried over by his son 'Baby Doc'. Not even the glam of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton could hide it. It is interesting to note that Voodoo played a significant role in the governance of Haiti at that time, and that PaPa Doc considered himself a Voodoo Priest. Alec Guinness was very believable in his role as a wannabe hero facing the truth in the end. It is not an epic feature, but it has a good positive ending. It certainly piqued my interest in delving more into the history of Haiti and her long-suffering people. My prayer is that some day they have their place in the sun. Read full review...

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great flick,Burton is brooding soul in turmoil. Elizabeth Tayloris is mortal sin with awhipped cream and a cherry on top

read the book

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All time great movie

Great movie with great picture quality

The black actors carry this film

The black actors carry this film. I was terrified by this movie when I saw it in the sixties and again when I found it on VHS.

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Good actors, interesting plot

Good glimpse of Haiti history

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good value

good product

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