After searching this title for several years, I finally obtained a French-language copy in 2013 with an optional original soundtrack, Which has the little drawback that everything on-screen (title & credits) are in French, but that is just a minor, minor complaint in comparison to not having it at all and wishfully dreaming If Only... Being RavenGlamDVDCollector, I am backlogged with my viewing and seasonal in my habits, and labeled this as ideal winter viewing and only started tonight, just more than fourteen years later after having seen this show on (dismal) local TV. I am just as much taken with it tonight as I was way back then. The characters are great, goodies and baddies alike. The Queen makes a wonderful Avenging Angel on the horse, with her mane of hair, the horse's mane and the horse's tail --- poetry in glorious fiery motion. Also notice how Tessie Santiago transforms when she's got the sword in her hands, with her long hair down, flailing in the desert wind. The mask adds wonderfully to her allure, she becomes real foxy.
But a bit unbelievable?? Those dudes don't recognize her?? It is so obvious?? Well, that's needed for the story...
Set in majestic surroundings, with prize-winning horse-flesh, including Montero, as Captain Grisham's horse, that has got to be the loveliest animal that ever existed. The horse is so glam that mere mortals pale in comparison to it. Fortunately the Casting Department absolutely outdid themselves. Not only does Tessie wonderfully transform into the Queen in such a way that I doubt anybody else, wherever in time, could compare, but Valentine Pelka as the treacherous Colonel Montoya, Anthony Lemke as the stoic Captain Grisham, and Peter Wingfield as noble Dr Helm, cannot be replaced, cause what else would their replacements be but poor imitations at best? And a beauty like Elsa Pataky, as unfaithful Vera, with that inimitable voice, is a national treasure! But the show's success absolutely hinges on Tessie as the Queen, and there is just MAGIC when she appears as the Colonel's nemesis, and for anybody who hasn't seen this, YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE MISSING, YOU FOOL!
I will add the French title soon for those of you still on your quests to find the DVD. Something L'Epee. SOUS LE SIGNE L'EPEE*. Meanwhile, I can be reached at RavenGlamDVDCollector@gmail.com for assistance in locating DVDs featuring popular actresses. Free service. For the love of the game.
*Confusingly, the on-screen title is TESSA Á LA POINTE L'ÉPÉE whatever that means, French is Greek to me, mon cheri. But never fear, at the flick of a button you have an English soundtrack, though no English subtitles, sorely missed.
But a bit unbelievable?? Those dudes don't recognize her?? It is so obvious?? Well, that's needed for the story...
Set in majestic surroundings, with prize-winning horse-flesh, including Montero, as Captain Grisham's horse, that has got to be the loveliest animal that ever existed. The horse is so glam that mere mortals pale in comparison to it. Fortunately the Casting Department absolutely outdid themselves. Not only does Tessie wonderfully transform into the Queen in such a way that I doubt anybody else, wherever in time, could compare, but Valentine Pelka as the treacherous Colonel Montoya, Anthony Lemke as the stoic Captain Grisham, and Peter Wingfield as noble Dr Helm, cannot be replaced, cause what else would their replacements be but poor imitations at best? And a beauty like Elsa Pataky, as unfaithful Vera, with that inimitable voice, is a national treasure! But the show's success absolutely hinges on Tessie as the Queen, and there is just MAGIC when she appears as the Colonel's nemesis, and for anybody who hasn't seen this, YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE MISSING, YOU FOOL!
I will add the French title soon for those of you still on your quests to find the DVD. Something L'Epee. SOUS LE SIGNE L'EPEE*. Meanwhile, I can be reached at RavenGlamDVDCollector@gmail.com for assistance in locating DVDs featuring popular actresses. Free service. For the love of the game.
*Confusingly, the on-screen title is TESSA Á LA POINTE L'ÉPÉE whatever that means, French is Greek to me, mon cheri. But never fear, at the flick of a button you have an English soundtrack, though no English subtitles, sorely missed.