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Revengers Tragedy
Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins
Synopsis: Ten years ago, the Duke (DEREK JACOBI) murdered Vindici's wife on their wedding day. Vindici (CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON) fled. His family fell into poverty, while the Duke, Duchess (DIANA QUICK) and their decadent sons acquired wealth and power. Today, Vindici returns. With... Ten years ago, the Duke (DEREK JACOBI) murdered Vindici's wife on their wedding day. Vindici (CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON) fled. His family fell into poverty, while the Duke, Duchess (DIANA QUICK) and their decadent sons acquired wealth and power. Today, Vindici returns. With the help of his brother Carlo (ANDREW SCHOFIELD), he sets about the destruction of the Duke and his entire clan. But it will not be easy. The Duke is well-protected; and his villainous first-born, Lussurioso (EDDIE IZZARD), is determined to seduce Vincici's sister -- Castiza (CARLA HENRY). When the Duke's youngest son is imprisoned for the rape of a beautiful aristocrat, Imogen (SOPHIE DAHL), Vindici sees an opportunity to test his mother and his sister, and to secure his revenge. [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Christopher Eccleston, Eddie Izzard, Derek Jacobi, Diana Quick
DVD Info
Release:
May 6, 2006
DVD Features:
- Region (unknown)
- Keep Case
- Widescreen - 1.78
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
- Audio Commentary - 1. Alex Cox - Director, Eddie Izzard - Star
- Behind the Scenes Documentary
- Featurettes
- Trailers - 1. Theatrical trailer
Text/Photo Galleries:
- Alex Cox's Filmmakers's Diary
- Production Art
- Storyboards
- Stills/Photos
Reviews
Could use a few things -- like, I dunno, maybe life, skill, comprehension and the wisdom of knowing that jokes and a sense of humour are not the same thing.
Cox is laughing and enjoying all the twisted ridiculousness of it all.
Probably destined to join Cox's other films (Sid and Nancy, Repo Man) as a cult favorite.
A gloriously over-the-top revenge comedy-drama that could attract a cult following.


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