| Description |
1 videodisc (158 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; English: Dolby Digital 5.1 TrueHD 5.1; French: Dolby Digital 5.1; Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1; 1080p high definition; dual layer. Extras are in Standard Definition (except when noted HD). |
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This is a Blu-ray disc and will not play in a standard DVD player. Certain advanced features may not play on all machines. |
| Language |
English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitlles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Cast |
Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Kevin J. O'Connor, Ciarán Hinds, Dillon Freasier, Barry Del Sherman, Paul F. Tompkins. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Robert Elswit ; editor, Dylan Tichenor ; music, Jonny Greenwood ; costume designer, Mark Bridges ; production designer, Jack Fisk ; visual effects supervisors, Grady Cofer, Paul Graff. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for some violence. |
| Summary |
Self-made oilman Daniel Plainview has a voracious appetite for money and power. Working with his "son and partner," 11-year-old H.W., he becomes a California tycoon in the early years of the 20th century. His only challenge comes from a young, ambitious charismatic preacher, Eli Sunday. |
| Note |
Extras include pics, research, etc. for the making of There will be blood; featuretes; trailers; The story of petroleum (approximately 1923). |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Awards |
Golden Globes, USA, 2008: Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (Daniel Day-Lewis) ; Academy Award, 2007 - Best Actor, Best Cinematography; Berlin International Film Festival, 2008, Silver Bear - Best Director; British Academy of Film and Television Arts, 2008 - Best Actor. |
| Subject |
Oil industry workers -- California -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Oil well drilling rigs -- California -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Fathers and sons -- California -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Brothers -- California -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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California -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Blu-ray discs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 2007.
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| Genre |
Drama. |
| Added Author |
Anderson, Paul Thomas.
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Lupi, Daniel.
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Sellar, Joanne.
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Greenwood, Jonny, composer.
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Day-Lewis, Daniel.
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Dano, Paul, 1984-
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O'Connor, Kevin J., 1964-
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Hinds, Ciarán, 1953-
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Tompkins, Paul F.
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Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968.
Oil!
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Paramount Vantage.
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Miramax Films.
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Ghoulardi Film Company.
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Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1415741743 |
| Music No. |
13742 Paramount Home Entertainment |
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