Goldsmith's brilliant comedy of errors and manners, originally performed in 1773, influenced theatre and other arts of the time by its energetic, less sentimental, more satirical approach. This film originally appeared on Britain's Sky Arts television network, and contains every word of the original play. This is a theatrical approach - filmed in 16 days at the 17th c. Wiveton Hall. 145 minutes in 5 episodes, widescreen, with subtitles available, inlcuding a helpful documentary. Directed by Tony Britten. Roy Marsden, Ian Redford, Susannah Fielding. Acorn Media, 2008. NEW. $30