Silver Spring, MD —Raffles: The Complete Collection arrives on DVD from Acorn Media on June 15, 2010. Gentleman of leisure, ladies’ man, and professional cricketer, A. J. Raffles has an unusual hobby: grand larceny. This classic period drama follows the mischievous adventures of Raffles and his old school chum as they hobnob with – and rob – the high society of Victorian England. Anthony Valentine (Callan, The Commander) and a stellar cast of British actors deliver superb performances in these beautifully crafted adaptations of the work of E.W. Hornung, brother-in-law of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The 4-volume DVD boxed set includes the never-before-released pilot episode (www.AcornOnline.com, $59.99).

Meet A.J. Raffles (Anthony Valentine), a gentleman of leisure and a first-class cricketer. But when he’s not dining at his club or taking wickets for England, he’s often engaged in his other favorite activity—relieving the wealthy of their riches.

A master of accents and disguise, Raffles is assisted by his old school chum “Bunny” Manders (Christopher Strauli, Only When I Laugh). Always eager but often bewildered, Bunny follows his friend into the most complex of predicaments and deadliest of situations, likely as not pursued by the dogged Inspector Mackenzie (Victor Carin, Sutherland’s Law) of Scotland Yard.

In each episode, the roguish Raffles and his intrepid companion set out to plunder the wealth of the aristocracy, stay out of the reach of the law, and revel in the thrill of the game.

Raffles premiered in the U.K. in 1975 with the pilot episode, and 13 episodes followed in 1977. The lavish productions were nominated for three BAFTA awards.

Street: June 15, 2010
SRP: $59.99
DVD 4-Vol. Boxed Set: 14 Episodes - Approx. 726 min. - SDH subtitles BONUS FEATURES include biography of author E.W. Hornung and production notes

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