I'm afraid i can't agree with these positive reviews. Even forgiving the 1978 production value, (although without CGI they did a good job with the locusts), the film has poor dialogue and there is no real flow to the story. I didn't see this film until yesterday so have no nostalgia for it like many of the reviews. The leads are attractive but you don't really find them appealing. A renowned composer, but the sound quality is dreadful. The plot is a little depressing and the ending is confusing and abrupt. I'm afraid it hasn't dated well even for a period drama.