Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Series |
Criterion collection.
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System Details |
DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
Language |
Closed-captioned. |
Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1999. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
Credits |
Director, Mike Leigh. |
Cast |
Allan Corduner, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall, Lesley Manville, Ron Cook, Wendy Nottingham. |
Summary |
A world famous Victorian librettist and composer along with their troupe of temperamental actors must battle personal and professional demons while mounting a major production. Includes commentary, deleted scenes, featurette, and a booklet featuring film critic Amy Taubin. |
Awards |
Academy Awards, 1999: Best Costume Design, Best Makeup. Venice Film Fest: Best Actor, Jim Broadbent. |
Subject |
Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 -- Drama.
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Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 -- Drama.
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Musical theater -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1967.
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Genre |
Comedy films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Leigh, Mike, 1943-
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Corduner, Allan.
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Broadbent, Jim.
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Spall, Timothy, 1957-
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Manville, Lesley.
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Cook, Ron.
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Nottingham, Wendy.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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Standard No. |
715515069014 |
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