| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD)(113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Region 1, Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound, dual layer format. |
| Note |
Widescreen presentation, enhanced for 16x9 TVs (aspect ratio 2.40:1). |
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Title from container. |
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Dramatization based on the 'unauthorized autobiography' of Chuck Barris. |
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Special features: Feature commentary with director George Clooney and cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel; deleted scenes with commentary; six behind-the-scenes vignettes; Sam Rockwell screen test; 'Gong Show' acts; "The real Chuck Barris" documentary; still gallery. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned; optional French language track. |
| Cast |
George Clooney, Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts, Sam Rockwell. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Newton Thomas Sigel ; editor, Stephen Mirrione ; music, Alex Wurman. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| Summary |
Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off screen. The story of a legendary showman's double life--television producer by day, CIA assassin by night. At the height of his TV career, Chuck Barris was recruited by the CIA and trained to become a covert operative, or so he said. |
| Subject |
Barris, Chuck -- Drama.
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Television personalities -- United States -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Television producers and directors -- United States -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Clooney, George.
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Barrymore, Drew.
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Roberts, Julia, 1967-
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Rockwell, Sam.
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| Standard No. |
032429351722 |
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786936220933 |
| ISBN |
031398137344 |
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0788849239 |
| Music No. |
31042 Miramax Home Entertainment |
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