| Description |
2 videodiscs (162 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Miramax collector's series.
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| Credits |
Directed by Anthony Minghella. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; DTS 5.1 Digital surround sound, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. |
| Language |
English dialogue, Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1996. |
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Based on the novel by Michael Ondaatje. |
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Special features: master class with screenwriter and director; the making of; a historical look at the real count Almasy; two feature commentary tracks with the filmmakers; from novel to screenplay; the formidable Saul Zaentz; about the author Michael Ondaatje; filmmaker conversations with Anthony Minghella, Saul Zaentz, Michael Ondaatje and editor Walter Murch. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
Kristin Scott Thomas, Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Naveen Andrews. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| Summary |
Based on the novel by Michael Ondaatje, a complicated WWII saga told in flashback sequences. Best Picture, Best Director-Anthony Minghella, and Best Supporting Actress-Juliette Binoche. Includes exclusive bonus material and special packaging. |
| Awards |
Academy Award winner, 1996: Best picture, Best director, Best supporting actress (Juliet Binoche) and six other awards. |
| Subject |
DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1996.
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| Genre |
Feature films Videodiscs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Zaentz, Saul.
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Minghella, Anthony.
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Scott-Thomas, Kristin, 1960-
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Fiennes, Ralph.
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Binoche, Juliette, 1964-
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Dafoe, Willem.
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Andrews, Naveen, 1969-
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Ondaatje, Michael, 1943-
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Miramax Films.
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Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0788853392 |
| Standard No. |
786936239065 |
| Music No. |
35002 Miramax Home Entertainment |
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