• 1978
  • 1h
Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic

Summary A penetrating look at one of British history's most enigmatic and controversial figure, Benjamin Disraeli--a dandy, womanizer and a Jew. View more details

  • 1978
  • 1h

Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Ian McShane Mary Peach Rosemary Leach Brett Usher

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7.6

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Genres : Drama History Biography

Release date : Sep 4, 1978

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Associated Television (ATV)

Summary A penetrating look at one of British history's most enigmatic and controversial figure, Benjamin Disraeli--a dandy, womanizer and a Jew. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama History Biography

Release date : Sep 4, 1978

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Associated Television (ATV)

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 04, 1978
Dizzy
During the Regency Period young, ambitious novelist Benjamin Disraeli has more success in the boudoir than in his attempts to be elected to Parliament.
Episode 2 • Sep 11, 1978
Mary Anne
Disraeli begins his early career as a Conservative and marries the widow of his friend and mentor, 13 years his senior.
Episode 3 • Sep 18, 1978
The Great Game 1858-1872
Disraeli rises to power in the Conservative Party and builds a close relationship with the Queen as Mary Anne's health begins to deteriorate.
Episode 4 • Sep 25, 1978
The Chief 1872-1881
Disraeli leads Britain as Prime Minister and favourite of the Queen as he protects British interests in the Suez Canal and the Balkans.
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