| Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 113 min.) : anamorphic, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, original mono., mastered in high definition. |
| Language |
English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Based on the novel by James Leo Herlihy. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1969. |
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Special features: Disc 1: Feature film; audio commentary by producer Jerome Hellman ; Disc 2: "After Midnight: reflecting on the classic 36 years later" documentary; "Controversy and acclaim" documentary; "Celebrating Schlesinger" featurette; photo gallery. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Brenda Vaccaro, John McGiver, Ruth White, Sylvia Miles, Barnard Hughes. |
| Credits |
Musical supervision by, John Barry. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| Summary |
Joe Buck moves to New York from Texas to make his fortune servicing women. Instead, he's conned into partnering up with small-time huslter Ratso Rizzo. Living together on the tattered edges of society, these two outcasts develop an unlikely bond that helps them transcend their cruel existence. |
| Awards |
Academy Award winner, 1969: Best picture, Best director, Best adapted screenplay. |
| Subject |
Male prostitutes -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Swindlers and swindling -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1969.
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| Genre |
Feature films Videodiscs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Schlesinger, John, 1926-2003.
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Hoffman, Dustin, 1937-
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Voight, Jon, 1938-
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Vaccaro, Brenda, 1939-
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Barry, John, 1933-2011.
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Herlihy, James Leo.
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MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1424800056 |
| Standard No. |
027616135988 |
| Music No. |
13598 MGM Home Entertainment |
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