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Jack of All Trades - The Complete Series | 
 enlarge | Director: Eric Gruendemann
Actor: Bruce Campbell
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 12160
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 487 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.5 x 0.8
MPN: 30318
UPC: 025193031822
EAN: 0025193031822
ASIN: B000FJH5MC
Theatrical Release Date: January 17, 2000
Release Date: July 18, 2006
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Product Description
History hilarity and high adventure come together in the Emmy- nominated Jack of All Trades: The Complete Series. Bruce Campbell stars as Jack Stiles an American spy sent by Thomas Jefferson to the East Indies island of Pulau Pulau where he must stop the advance of Napoleon Bonaparte (Verne Troyer). Partnered with Emilia Rothschild (Angela Dotchin) a beautiful British agent Jack poses as a man-servant and uses the guise of the Daring Dragoon to keep the peace and battle the small dictator with big plans. Produced by Sam Raimi and containing all 22 witty episodes Jack of All Trades: The Complete Series is the quirky escapade you won t want to miss!System Requirements:Running Time: 479 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 025193031822 Manufacturer No: 30318
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Jack of All Trades, starring Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead) as Jack Stiles, and Angela Dotchin as his supervisor, Emilia Rothschild, is a campy, post-Revolutionary War-era comedy series that's fun because it's so bizarre. In each of the twenty-two episodes, Jack and Emilia, hired by Thomas Jefferson as undercover spies, fight French Imperialism while encountering history's greatest political celebrities. In a dynamic reminiscent of Moonlighting, Emilia's feminist savvy for espionage is repeatedly undermined by Jack's dumb-but-sweet naïvete. Their brains and brawn combo is unbeatable, as they continuously foil conquest plans hatched by French Governor Croque (Stuart Devenie) and his cousin, Napolean Bonaparte (Verne Troyer, a.k.a Mini Me). No one is sacred in this series: French plans for takeover are always obviously revealed in one idiotic swoop, as if the Governor and Napolean are The Joker and The Penguin in vintage Batman episodes. Jack, master of one-liners like, "Beat it turkey, I'm having Thanksgiving," pokes fun at America's love of corny jokes. Plots, too, are ridiculous. In "X Marquis the Spot," Jack and Emilia visit Marquis de Sade's "Agony Island" in search of King George's crown. De Sade, clad in absurd red and black leathers, forces everyone to wear leashes and engage in S&M master/slave tactics. In "Shark Bait," Jack and Emilia enjoy a submarine ride in a machine that looks like a giant, Victorian fish, when their sub is swallowed by Leonardo da Vinci's great, great, great, great grandson, Captain Nardo's bigger sub. Scripted fantasy elements commingle with slapstick humor, satire, and physical comedy in this odd show destined for cult classic status. With Sam Raimi as executive producer and Eric Gruendemann and Josh Becker, of Hercules and Xena fame, as directors, Jack of All Trades got that extra dose of twisted, off-color humor needed to make it a truly original show. --Trinie Dalton
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 In 1801, the revolution had been won, and uncle Sam's favorite son... October 5, 2008
socalheart (Okinawa, Japan)
Although the locale for the series is odd, the stories and characters are funny and memorable. Bruce Campbell is entertaining as always. He has excellent chemistry with his costar who is a great pairing with his character. There is practically no historical accuracy in the series, which lends to its humor. If you enjoyed Campbell in Hercules and Xena, you'd probably like this series also.
Bruce Campbell fan September 26, 2008
Mary West (Vancouver , BC, Canada)
A fun slap stick/ tongue in cheek series. Well done, with the subtle innuendos and that classic Bruce Campbell swagger.
It is just sad that didn't continue the series but at least we got this.
Campbell kicks Emperial Butt September 23, 2008
Dustin E Proehl (Chillicothe, Ohio USA)
This series is so much fun I have watched it about 3 times through back to back. It is really a shame it didn't make it a few more seasons. It is one of those lost treasures that just didn't find its audience until it was too late. Campbell is at top form in this charming and fun adventure series.
 Not for Children June 14, 2008
Son of Simon (Wisconsin)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I would rate this as a PG13 to R -for TV viewing, based on the heavy inferences in the dialog. I purchased this after viewing the Brisco County Jr. series that Bruce Campbell was in. I looked forward to his action filled - Family rated - style from Brisco. I couldn't have been more disappointed. The inferences are about what you'd hear on teen-age "B" movies.
 Surprised March 8, 2008
Synkhara-JW (Arizona USA)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was surprised to discover this series had been released on DVD. I watched it when it first came on TV, being a Bruce Campbell fan, but was very disappointed. While the 2 stars were good & had great chemistry as a team, the stories were just too silly and I wasn't surprised that it didn't last long. It's hard to believe that this show has been released on DVD and not Special Unit 2, a smart funny clever show that actually lasted 2 seasons. I've been waiting for SU2 to be released.
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