| Description |
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.+ 1 booklet. |
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digital optical stereo 2.0 rda |
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video file DVD video all regions rda |
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Motion picture |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, all regions ; widescreen 1.85:1 ; 2.0 stereo. |
| Cast |
Tilda Swinton, Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1991. |
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Wide screen. |
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Bonus features include documentary featurette Derek's Edward, and Queenie Queens on top, a new essay by filmmaker Bruce LaBruce, with a prologue by Oscar winner Tilda Swinton. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Director Derek Jarman's controversial adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's play portrays the weak-willed monarch as neglecting his kingdom for his commoner male lover. |
| Subject |
Edward II, King of England, 1284-1327 -- Drama.
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Male homosexuality -- England -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Film adaptations.
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Biographical films.
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Historical films.
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Fiction films.
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DVD-video discs.
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| Added Author |
Jarman, Derek, 1942-1994, film director.
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Swinton, Tilda, actor.
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Waddington, Steven, actor.
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Tiernan, Andrew, 1965- actor.
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Motion picture adaptation of (work): Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593.
Edward the Second.
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Film Movement (Firm), publisher.
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| Standard No. |
859686006635 |
| Music No. |
FM006635 Film Movement |
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