Wordiezett So much average

Fairaher The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

Senteur As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

Rexanne It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

joshuaking66 This show has got to be the one action series that stood out from the rest,of its time.One of the most expensive to make,not just because of its two main stars,but also its exotic locations.The project of the series,was the brainchild of TV/movie MOGUL,SIR LEW GRADE,who saw big money in the idea,but after just 24 episodes,the show was axed,the show ran from 1971 to 1972,was memorable for its haunting catchy theme tune,composed and performed by the late great TV/film composer JOHN BARRY.The performance of its two stars,SIR ROGER MOORE and TONY CURTIS,was pure magic,and reminded me very much of those BING CROSBY and BOB HOPE road films,the plots were simple but often bizarre,fight scenes were always fun to watch,no one ever had a mark left,and SIR ROGER MOORE's hair was never out of place.The show was sold all over the world,since its axe,it has been repeated on TV many times,such as bravo channel,it is available on DVD box set,and corgi even produced a replica of LORD BRET SINCLAIR's car,the famous yellow mustard Aston Martin,but corgi never got round to producing DANNY WILDE's car, TONY CURTIS's Red Ferrari.There was talk at one time of making a big screen version of the show,and many names had been put forward,such as,comic STEVE COOGAN,even GEORGE CLOONEY in the part of DANNY WILDE,but as yet nothing has surfaced,but for now we can only watch the original series,and marvel at its brilliance,its magic of its performers,SIR ROGER MOORE now 85 years old,yet still showing us he's a classy saint,and of course remember with great fondness,the late great TONY CURTIS,to me and to others,THE PERSUADERS will live on in our hearts

jawlaw This show stands out as one of the best shows ever killed in its first season. The balance of action, humor, plot, and plot twists came together to make this, in my mind, the best PI show (next to the Rockford Files) of the 70's. What a shame that it was given only 24 episodes to prove itself.I remember how cool the characters were and how fresh the humor--including one scene where Tony Curtis bursts out of the show to answer the phone. It turns out to be a wrong number and he speaks brusquely: "No this is not Bernie Schwartz!!!" Of course the punch line for those in the know was that this was Curtis' given name before going to Hollywood.The good news is that some one besides those writing here recognizes the unique quality of this show. Ben Stiller will appear in a movie rendition of the show which is now in pre-production. Whether it will become another "Starskey and Hutch" type spoof, or attempt to stay true to the original remains to be seen. Stiller will assume the amiable role of Danny Wilde played by Curtis in the original.

David E Romm Tony Curtis plays Tony Curtis and Roger Moore plays Roger Moore, and the best moments are when they squabble. Moore's style is derived from The Saint (hint: "Sinclair" is an old family associated with the Templars), Curtis gets into his "brash fast talking Brooklyn kid who made it" character with zeal (hint: "Danny Wilde"), and The Avengers contribute various writers, directors and producers. The plots are secondary but click along nicely. The women are eye candy with brains and guts. The music is great: theme by John Barry (many James Bond moves, "Born Free" amid a long career) , Music Supervision by Don Kirshner and the production values are solid. Few extras but the two commentaries, made 30 years later for the DVD, are okay. The Persuaders is a buddy crime show, like I Spy or It Takes A Thief, and it works for you if you like the characters. It works for me. (Too bad it didn't work for Curtis and Moore, who are reputed to hate working with each other, hence the cancellation.)

crawfrordboon Never before have I seen on-screen chemistry like that between Roger Moore and Tony Curtis in The Persuaders. Both actors fill their roles perfectly and more besides, whoever teamed up these guys needs credit also.Whether they're winning improbable fight scenes, surviving hair-raising car chases, or making sense of unusual situations (e.g Sinclair finding out how he has suddenly acquired a wife, Wilde being accidentally immersed into a Soviet spy ring, or Sinclair again finding that he has been cloned!) Moore and Curtis always appear to be having a riot of a time, perhaps in some measure a result of the large quantities of champagne the cast got through on the set.Roger Moore deploys his usual charm and dry wit, whilst the manic Curtis excels with his deadpan humour and perfect timing. The contrast between the two main characters matches that between the two actors, but its more a case of salt and vinegar than cheese and chalk, Moore and Curtis are perfect together, and together they are perfect for the show. Slightly camp 1970s comedy/action - perfect for Roger to make his indelible mark on the James Bond series, and a welcome change for Tony from his less light-hearted roles.Brilliant series, shame it only lasted a couple of years!