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Strangers and Brothers

  • TV Series
  • 19841984
  • 13h
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7.1/10
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Strangers and Brothers (1984)
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As World War II looms in Europe, an ambitious young English lawyer embarks on his tempestuous career, and even stormier romantic life.As World War II looms in Europe, an ambitious young English lawyer embarks on his tempestuous career, and even stormier romantic life.As World War II looms in Europe, an ambitious young English lawyer embarks on his tempestuous career, and even stormier romantic life.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
71
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  • Stars
    • Shaughan Seymour
    • Paul Hastings
    • Edward Hardwicke
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  • Stars
    • Shaughan Seymour
    • Paul Hastings
    • Edward Hardwicke
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    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Shaughan Seymour
    • Lewis Eliotas Lewis Eliot
    13 episodes13 eps • 1984
    Paul Hastings
    • Francis Getliffeas Francis Getliffe
    10 episodes10 eps • 1984
    Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke
    • Sir Hector Roseas Sir Hector Rose
    7 episodes7 eps • 1984
    Sheila Ruskin
    • Sheila Eliotas Sheila Eliot…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1984
    Cherie Lunghi
    Cherie Lunghi
    • Margaret Eliotas Margaret Eliot…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1984
    James Simmons
    James Simmons
    • Walter Lukeas Walter Luke
    5 episodes5 eps • 1984
    Nigel Havers
    Nigel Havers
    • Roy Calvertas Roy Calvert
    4 episodes4 eps • 1984
    Peter Sallis
    Peter Sallis
    • Leonard Marchas Leonard March
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Stephen Riddle
    • Martin Eliotas Martin Eliot
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Martin Jacobs
    • Charles Marchas Charles March
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Elizabeth Spriggs
    Elizabeth Spriggs
    • Lady Muriel Royceas Lady Muriel Royce
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Carmen Du Sautoy
    Carmen Du Sautoy
    • Ann Simonas Ann Simon…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Kathryn Pogson
    Kathryn Pogson
    • Joan Royceas Joan Royce
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Neil Stacy
    • Herbert Getliffeas Herbert Getliffe
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    James Cossins
    James Cossins
    • Mr. Knightas Mr. Knight
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Emma Jacobs
    • Katherine Marchas Katherine March…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Gawn Grainger
    Gawn Grainger
    • Dr. Pearsonas Dr. Pearson
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    John Grillo
    John Grillo
    • Arthur Brownas Arthur Brown
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
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    3/10
    This series is about the boring life of Lewis Elliot
    What a Snorefest! I can't believe I watched the whole series. I have always liked the Masterpiece Theater BBC mini-series but this one was terrible. The characters are shallow, the story is boring and each episode moves at a snails pace. Most of the dialog is ridiculous and consists of the characters objectively talking about their emotions. Obviously they did this because we would have no clue what motivates them otherwise. Since the characters were so boring and two dimensional, I found I didn't care about Lewis Elliot or any one else. And as to Anthony Hopkins, he is not the star. He has a rather small part and is only in two episodes. Funny thing is, his character is probably the most interesting one in the series, but by the time he shows up, your already so bored your could care less. My advice, don't waist 13 hours of your precious time on this one. Yawn!
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    • Release date
      • January 11, 1984 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Extraños y hermanos
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      13 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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