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- Interactive menus
- Scene selection
- Cast and director interviews
- Photo gallery
- Behind the scenes archive clips
- Box Of Delights quiz
- Profile of John Masefield
Based on the classic children's novel by John Masefield, this tale follows the adventures of Kay Harker, a young boy who finds himself lured into a world of fantasy and danger, after a chance encounter with an old Punch and Judy man.
A magical mix of animation and live-action, this spectacular production is guaranteed to thrill the fantasies of children and adults alike. Seldom is a story so sophisticated as to draw its audience, spellbound, into a series of such enchanting adventures as those we share with young Kay Harker.
As he travels home on the train for the Christmas holidays Kay Harker has the strangest feeling something very mysterious is about to happen... there is snow on the wind and wild dogs are roaming the countryside. Then a chance meeting with an old Punch and Judy man, Cole Hawlins, the guardian of the elixir of life and a shabby box of powers, pulls Kay into an array of fantastic worlds where he encounters ancient heroes, wolves, Romans, rats, flashing rings and flying ponies.
This memorable production was first shown just before Christmas 1984. The enchanting adventures and magical atmosphere hold fond memories for many, and are sure to delight a new generation of children. Now available for the first time on DVD with a myriad of special features, you can enjoy this very special production for years to come.
Average rating (3 reviews)
The BBC should make more classics like this!
poco65 | 08/01/2009 | See all poco65's reviews (1) »
This is a wonderful story that is suitable for all of thefamily- young to old. This masterpiece captures the real feel of christmas, its magic, with great acting from all.
It ages well and i feel this is one of the best productions the BBC has made, its a pity they don't make more like this!
Box of Delights - fantastic movie for all ages
Swizzmonkey21 | 17/10/2008 | See all Swizzmonkey21's reviews (1) »
This is one of the BBC's finest productions. I have loved this film since I was a child, it comes out the cupboard for a build up to that magical time of the year.
The film lets your imagination run away with you, good v's evil and with no inapproriate language. I would recommend this as a great family film snuggled up on your sofas with a cup of hot chocolate.
It is however very long, originally played out by the BBC in parts, if you have very small children you may want to watch this in sections.
I hope you enjoy this film as much as I have.
A Classic BBC production....
Bungle666 | 02/11/2007 | See all Bungle666's reviews (38) »
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Patrick Troughton, Robert Stephens, Devin Stanfield & Jonathan Stevens | |
PG | |
1984 | |
Fullscreen 4:3 | |
English | |
3 hours (approx) | |
Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players. |
