| Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Criterion collection ; 277.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo., Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1991. |
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Special features: New high-definition digital transfer; exclusive new audio conversation betwen Van Sant and filmmaker Todd Haynes; "The making of 'My own private Idaho'": a new documentary featuring interviews with key crew members; new video interview with film critic Paul Arthur on the adaptation; video conversation between producer Laurie Parker and Rain Phoenix; outtakes; original theatrical trailer; booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Amy Taubin and reprinted interviews with Van Sant, Phoenix, and Reeves. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
River Phoenix, Keano Reeves, James Russo, William Richert, Chiara Caselli, Michael Parker, Jessie Thomas, Flea, Grace Zabriskie. |
| Credits |
Directors of photography, John J. Campbell, Eric Alan Edwards ; art director, Ken Hardy ; editor, Curtiss Clayton ; music, Bill Stafford ; costume designer, Beatrix Aruna Pasztor ; production designer, David Brisbin. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| Summary |
Mike is a sensitive narcoleptic who dreams of the mother who abandoned him. Scott is a wayward son of the mayor of Portland and the object of Mike's desire. Navigating a volatile world of junkies, thieves, and johns, Mike takes Scott on a quest from the grungy streets to the open highways of the Pacific Northwest, in search of an elusive place called "home". A stirring look at unrequited love and life at society's margins. |
| Subject |
DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films Videodiscs.
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| Added Author |
Van Sant, Gus.
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Phoenix, River.
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Reeves, Keanu.
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Russo, James.
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Richert, William, 1942-
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Home Vision Entertainment (Firm)
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1559409576 |
| Standard No. |
715515015929 |
| Music No. |
CC1609D Criterion Collection |
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