American VHS to UK DVD??

[pidgygoesmeh]

Hope someone can help -- -

I'm trying to get hold of an obscure film that seems only to be available in VHS format and only for sale in the States! Does anyone know

a) How I might be able to convert an American VHS to a UK DVD

b) Any other means of getting hold of the film? I'd be happy to pay copyright or whatever!

[Tock389]

Just out of interest, what is the film called and who stars in it?

[LeMarchand]

Most modern VHS players will happily play NTSC tapes, though you may have colour problems on older TV sets. (If yours doesn't, you should be able to borrow one from a friend).

It should be pretty easy to connect your VCR to your PC via a video capture card/device. You can then use the captured file to create a DVD if you have a DVD burner or a couple of VCDs if you only have a CD burner.

What is the film?

[tock24]

Some of the newer DVD players have a video slot...ive found that they will be able to play the American VHS tapes....check the details! Im from Canada, and the same format works above the 49th ! Ive had videos sent over and they play without a problem

You could always get it 'translated' to UK system...check local ads, or yellow pages.

As to obtaining the movie....try e-bay, but specify world as a pose to UK.!

Hope this helps....

[mycatis]

Aw come on, what's the film? I know, I know I shouldn't be so nosy but what can you do?

[Cetti]

I bought a couple of very early Elvis movies a couple of years ago in NTSC format as they were only available in the States and they  played quite happily on our fairly old Panasonic TV/Video.

Yes, we're all dying to know the title of this film....so please put us out of our misery!

[pidgygoesmeh]

Thanks all for your kind replies and curiosity.

It's called "Black Magic" (1992) and stars Rachel Ward.

I'm going to risk playing it on a new-ish UK video player, but of course if it blows up or eats the tape, I will be sad. Wish me luck! 

[Cetti]

Don't worry, you'll be fine.

 Are we all invited if we promise to bring some nibblies?