Testimony of Two Men

EPIC star-studded post-Civil War mini-series
FINALLY on DVD after 36 years. This restoration of the 36-year chronicle of Taylor Caldwell's film-adapted Post-Civil War story arrives in as good a screen quality and enthralling script captivation as "Roots." Both originated in 1977. One can also compare it to "The Forsyte Sage" or "The Kent Chronicles." A must view for historical drama fans. A nostalgic look at 21 star actors of the 70s.

This landmark production (filmed in 54 days) is perfection in detail of sets, props, costumes - and scandal. "Testimony of Two Men" begins in 1864, a war battle. Civil War Dr. Eaton (Steve Forrest) returns to find his fiancée (Barbara Parkins- `Peyton Place') wedding Adrian Ferrier (William Shatner). Lust lingers amid all types of circumstances in the PA town of Hambledon, Philadelphia, and the world of new medical practice amid a local hospital. One could almost rename it Peyton Hambledon Place.

Dr. Hedler (Tom Bosley) often narrates memories throughout this near 5...

Testimony of Two Men
It has always been one of my favorite books and this miniseries did a wonderful job of capturing the spirit of the story and the struggle between the beginning of the more modern age of medicine over the old hacks who took pride in their dirty scalpels and saws. I was so happy to finally be able to see the miniseries again. Now if you'd only get Amerika with Kris Kristoffersen!

It's about time!!!
I've been waiting for years for one of the first miniseries to come out to finally be released on DVD. I have only seen it on a bootleg VHS years ago in college and it is still better than most other miniseries that have been released way before now.

Wish I could have it for Christmas, but I can wait two more months.

Thank you.

Kathryn

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