The Last Convertible

I was about thirteen years old when I saw "The Last Convertible" and fell in love with it. If made into a feature film it might have been more satisfying, structure wise, for the miniseries format extracts a lot of the immediacy of the plot. However it does work as a whole because its lengthy time covers the wide span of the story as it was written by Anton Myer in the novel in which the movie is based. Here we are face to face with a generation filled with hope and dreams - like any other - that is forced to rethink its decisions (and lives) because of human intolerance. The war is the main character here, albeit a faceless one. The delicate Chris Farris (Deborah Rafkin) and her handsome suitors suffer with its imperialism and see their lives forever changed. They all look wonderful in their period clothes, especially a painfully good-looking Bruce Boxleitner. For me, though, what makes TLC so special is the sensual music that permeates the film. "Moonlight Serenade" never felt so becoming. Please bring it back!

A completely satisfying ensemble story of human/historic events influencing/effecting people's lives. Really, thoroughly enjoyable; placing the World War II generation at their starting point and how they have so profoundly--in a positive sense--fashioned American life. (How will we replace their energy, their dedication?) Finally, I would wish/hope that it is released for viewing once again, in some format.

One of the most unforgettable films I have ever seen. Everything about this mini series rates a+'s all the way. The writing, the sets, the filming, the directing and the acting. Bruce Boxleiter, Perry King,Edward Albert, and Sharon Gless are at their very best. The young Michael Nouri is gorgeous. This mini series follows a group of friends from Harvard through World War II and into their older years. With the additional time given by its being a mini series, the characters are well developed and richly played. From the opening scenes it reaches out and grabs you and you are quickly vested in the destinies of these characters and the different ways their lives progress as they age. You experience all the emotions of lives lived during one of the most dynamic times to live in America. You may love them or hate them, but you can't let them go and they will stay with you forever after. I long for this mini series to be released on DVD

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 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?