The American Film Theatre Collection was conceived in the 1970s to merge the worlds of film and theatre. The premise was to take dramatic works of art and turn them into cinematic works of art by broadening out the action, thereby appealing to lovers of theatre and film. The collection combines some of the best known plays of the day, together with lesser known, but equally compelling works, rarely seen since they were made and never before released on home video. This relevant film series not only offered theatre to those who did not have access to stage productions, but also appealed to lovers of both art forms.

Featuring the greatest actors of our time, together with some of the most renowned playwrights and producers, the credits read like a Who's Who of 20th Century talent. Amongst these are Alan Bates , Jessica Tandy , Lee Marvin , Fredric March , Judi Dench , Stacy Keach , Susannah York , Glenda Jackson , Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder .

Each DVD contains a wealth of extras, including in-depth interviews with the stars, directors and producers, theatrical trailers and articles written by leading critics and reviewers of many films that have been seen on the Broadway stage and vice versa.

INCLUDES: Butley / The Iceman Cometh / Luther / The Maids / Rhinoceros

approx. 11.3 hrs.

(5 DVD)