The Last Convertible

I love this mini series, I saw when it first came out. I believe I saw it once or twice since. Although I was married at the time I fell totally in love with Perry King, yes he was kind of a bad boy, but his looks his charm I couldn't get enough of him. I have the book and have read it more than once. As usually is the case the book is more detailed and the character's more developed, but I still love the mini series, it puts a face on the person. And of course you don't get the same vibes from the book you get from the film when Chris and Russ dances to "Moonlight Seranade" or when Kay makes that mean toast on New Years Eve.

For years I searched for the movie, and finally about 12-13 years ago I found someone that had it VHS tape, I gladly paid $40.00 for it, and have viewed it several times, unfortunately a few years ago my VCR ate the tape (the first one, there is 2) so now I really would like it on DVD. Anyway this movie has some of the same things I loved about the "The Big Chill" the friendship, the looking back at ones youth. I was born in 1945, so I have a bit of affinity for that period, and I do love the music from back then, just as I love the music from the sixties.

I began watching this mini series when it came out and was awestruck by it but missed the last few episodes due to whatever...I really enjoyed the film and to this day always think about it and look for it in the rentals. Is there any way to see this film? Anyone?

Perry King, Edward Albert, John Shea and Bruce Boxleitner star in this TV-movie adaptation of Anton Myrer's novel, "The Last Convertible," which concerns friends in their college years, whose world is upset by WWII and even Deborah Raffin. When they meet her, they all fall in love with her. All of them. Some are more honorable in their intentions. I know my review won't be that original (I did read a few reviews - breaking my rule), but I wanted to add my two cents. I was 9 or 10 when I saw this in 1979 and I had fond memories of liking it, though I didn't have vivid memories of the actual movie. But it did make an impression on me. This had been on my to-find list for literally 20 years (DVD, people!) and I finally broke down and bought a dvr copy of it. I'm so glad I did. Now I see why I liked it so much. From the beginning and throughout the film, it captures that "world with rose-colored glasses" and what also makes it so special is that despite all the highs and lows and fights and turmoils between the friends and their wives, their inner circle was never broken. They retained a bond that never wavered and they always returned to their friends; they always spent time together. Even despite the fact Perry's character could be a jerk, they all seemed to find the best in each other. And, even though I spent money on a dvr copy, if "The Last Convertible" came out on an actual DVD next week (not likely), I would pay good money for it again. It felt like spending time with friends. I have not read the book, but I have read on websites that those who have read the book have read it almost every year and at the beach; it's great beach-reading material, they say. But those who did read the book didn't like the TV-movie as much as those who didn't. But, Perry's beard at the end! Anyway, we will all be blessed if this came out on DVD. An engrossing and entertaining drama of friends with obstacles facing tomorrow, such as "The Last Convertible" is worth being made public for all to enjoy!

I have searched for this film 26 years. Saw it when I was 34 in 3 parts on TV and taped on my Betamax. Made a BIG mistake letting the tape go and have been sorry ever since. 34 years of sorry. Why oh why this was made as a miniseries I will never know. It definitely should have been a feature film. It would have made instant stars of Edward Albert (Ron Dalrymple) and Perry King (Russ Currier) and Deborah Raffin (Chris Farris) and Bruce Boxleitner. These 3 guys, especially Edward Albert are dreamy handsome like guys were back then without knowing they were handsome. There were polished, polite, well groomed and the characters had such layered depth. I knew lots of men just like these in college and they were all serious about being the next stewards of the country. They were patriots and felt deeply about things. I thought the film should be a time capsule of the era, much like It's a Wonderful Life has become about 1928-1945. Movies like this, took the time to develop the characters, making them richer and more memorable for you. The music throughout like Moonlight Serenade is divine.

Edward Albert (named after his movie star father) just played the son in the movie Tess, and he's still dreamy, polished, polite and well groomed! But it's the dialog in this film that will keep you mesmerized. I don't recall any violence, nudity or swearing.

Somebody please find out how to bring this back in DVD. It would be a great shame to lose this one for all time. I have over 500 DVD's, but this is the one I search for.

I tried so hard to find this somewhere to stream but finally found where I could buy it. The dvd isn't in great condition not very crisp and hard to see in a few places, too dark but I loved the story and was glad I got to see it. Loved Perry king in it! He can play jerks and lovable guys equally well. He is so so handsome. I wonder if they were trying to imply Nancy was gay? It was never really explained. I personally wish it had ended differently for two of the characters. I'm a romantic I guess. Anyway this would have been nice to watch when it was new and in good condition but I don't remember it back in the 70's. It still was well worth buying it. I just don't enjoy the stuff that's on tv nowadays and the marvel comic movies don't appeal to me. I stream the older things and buy when I can't find them. I recommend this even if you find a dvd that's not in great condition I'd buy it. I'm rambling cause I have to type a certain number of characters.