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VHS : O Pioneers


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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786302484465
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6302484464
Label: Republic Pictures
Manufacturer: Republic Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Republic Pictures
Release Date: March 21, 1995
Running Time: 99 minutes
Sales Rank: 22104
Studio: Republic Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: February 02, 1992


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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Wonderful Movie
This is one of many wonderful movies put out by Hallmark. Thw scenery is beautiful as well. There are several other titles available in their heartwarming tales. You can purchase them at hallmark.com avg. price: $14.98 for DVD. VHS also available.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - A Gripping Tragedy & Love Story
This is a gripping story that is well acted by all the cast, and is based on the book by Willa Cather. However, this isn't your 'typical' pioneer film. It's very touching, but the ending is very bittersweet. Alexandra's father dies and leaves the farm to her because she is the oldest and has the wisest judgement, even though she is the only girl in the family. Her mother is still alive, but has no interest in the land. Alexandra's brothers listen to her because of their father's command, but sadly ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Good literature in a movie!
I love this movie! it has a wonderful meaning to it, and the acting is superb! This is worth the money BIG time!



Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Not worth your money.
I love Hallmark movies and western type films, but this was disapointing. I thought the story was dull and the only interesting character was the guy who killed the two lovers at the end.

At least he put us out of our misery.


I found it unbelieveable that a strong woman like Alex would fall in love with such a weak and indecive young man.
The camara work was good and some of the locations was beautiful but I wouldn't waste your money. Over all this was a pointless ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great Adaptation!
I thought this adaptation would have gotten a nod from Willa Cather. The scenery was beautiful, the characters just as Willa Cather drew them in her book by the same title. Jessica Lange was Alexandra with her quite dignity, and strong will and the chemistry between she and Carl was very believable. Perhaps the best characters were Maria (Anne Heche) and Emile, who did a superb job at playing star crossed lovers. I was very impressed with the screen play. There were so many quotes from the book, who ... Read More




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