Pilgrim's Progress (1977)

Journey with Pilgrim, as John Bunyan's famous allegory leaps from its pages to a movie. You'll experience the Slough of Despond, Hill of Difficulty, Vanity Fair, Meet Pliable, Mr Obstinate, Worldly Wiseman, Evangelist, Mr Interpreter, and Pilgrim's constant foe, Apollyon. Follow Pilgrim to the cross, and ultimately to the Celestial City. A powerful visualization of the Christian life. Bonus Features: Scene Selection Menu| Actor Bios| Trailers. Specs: DVD5; Dolby Digital 2.0; 72 minutes; Color; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1979; SRP - $14.99.

Was expecting something; received nothing.

I have read the Pilgrim's progress novel and was expecting this movie to follow it somewhat. No, instead, this movie was filled with unnecessary additions and subtractions to the book. The book was filmed in mostly the same located throughout and probably cost only a few hundred dollars to produce.

I own the VHS cartoon version of Pilgrim's Progress from 1985 and I would rate that a '10 of out 10' compared to this film. Terrible acting, plot-following, and staging. I have never written a review before but I only write this one to warn other people of NOT wasting their money on this. May 16, 2008

Pilgrim's Progress

The book was very hard for me to follow, so when I saw this, I bought it.
This was excellent and made it easy for understanding for people who are visual. I purchased several of these as gifts and recommended it to many who have struggles in their Christian walk. This is recommended for any age
that can read and understand the Bible even a little bit. December 18, 2007

Good Old Fashioned Basics of Christianity

My aunt loaned us this DVD. And I also read the book in the late 80's. I guess our personal discipleship is also called our Christian walk in the New Testament. The Pilgrim left his former immoral lifestyle and went on s spiritual journey in search of Heaven-the Celestial City. He cast off his burden of guilt over his past sins when he came to the cross. I think the fools of Toledo, Ohio mocking my Christian beliefs reminded me of the evil immoral mockers at the town called Vanity Fair. Toledo also has a recognized whore problem in the news. When I once went to a Baptist church of which I was an official member, the pastor mentioned how we should lean on the Promises of God in the Bible to get us through The Slough of Despond! I also noticed that I go from interest in minstriy to ministry as my spiritual needs dictate. And I could identify the fragments of Scripture (although not by chapter and verse)from my own Bible Study and reading. They left Pilgrim's wife Christiana out of this movie. And the shodowy lighting in the film did make it seem low budget. But it had a good message! At a time I just thought of my Christianity as me and my Bible and the Holy Spirit. No fancy churches! December 12, 2007

Wow, I was VERY displeased with this movie!

The acting was pretty flat. It is not a very good portrait of John Bunyons original book. October 6, 2007

Not worth 2 cents

Don't waste your time or money. The book is great, the video is horrible, boring etc. My three kids, 10, 8 & 5 didn't like it and we liked it less! I accidentally put one star in the rating, it's not even worthy of that! October 2, 2007

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