Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #78288 in DVD
• Released on: 2004-04-05
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Black & White, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 858 minutes

Synopsis
Years before James Bond hit the screen, cult classic television show Danger Man set the standard for all the ultra-cool British spy series that followed. The show was first broadcast in 1960 and lasted for two years before returning in 1964 as an hour-long series renamed Secret Agent. Patrick McGoohan (The Prisoner, BRAVEHEART) starred as international man of mystery John Drake, a special NATO operative travelling the globe on top-secret espionage missions.
This set contains all 39 episodes.

Customer Reviews

SUPERB CULT TV
It's 1960.The Bay of Pigs confrontation and the Beatles are still waiting to happen.Independant TV is still in it's infancy but it takes a giant leap into the future with this,the first Danger Man series.The exploits of John Drake pre-date James Bond by 2 years and arguably this is the more entertaining of the 2 productions.Every episode is a joy and the half hour format is excellent as the producers try to fill every last minute with excitement and adventure,the narrative ending right on the wire with each episode.It also sees the first appearance of Portmerion as a location which would later be seen in the Prisoner.In some respects this is a lot better than the later 1 hour episodes though the latter catapulted Mcgoohan to superstar status.A great piece of TV and a wonderful snap shot of British culture at the dawn of the '60's.

Truly amazing TV!!
With television of the 21st century rapidly giving way to "reality tv" (which is anything but real) coupled with umpteen repeats on cable and satellite, I decided instead to spend the subscription money on some good quality DVDs, and when I bought "Danger Man", I was not disappointed. Pre-dating James Bond by a couple of years Patrick McGoohan is definitely in a class of his own. With his reassuring manner and matter of fact approach to his job, it is easy to see how Danger Man was catapulted into what is known today as Cult TV. This 39 episode box set has strong story lines, a good plot with suspense guaranteed in every episode. I was too young to remember "Danger Man" when it was first shown on TV but I am delighted with what I have seen. It really is a must for anyone who is a James Bond fan. Dont be put off that the episodes are only 30 mins long and in black and white. In some ways its much better as a result, being more compact, fast moving and definitely no filler. This collection will certainly be an all time favourite in my rapidly expanding DVD collection. Roll on the next series please, I am waiting!!

6 Discs of brilliant TV
Apart from the sheer mass of smoking that goes on in this series, you'd think it was made yesterday. McGoohan is brilliant as the no-women special agent working in the world of international espionage and intrigue. Any fan of television has to buy this box set, if only to spot the stars. Many ITC favourites are here, even movie stars such as Donald Pleasance turn up.

The supporting characters of Hardy and Col Keller are brilliant for Drake to McGoohan to play off, giving the show a warmth despite the short episodes.

Easily one of the best series of the ITC lot, Danger Man is interesting on so many levels. If you believe that John Drake is Number Six from The Prisoner, for example, this box set is like having 39 more Prisoner episodes!

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