Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 87 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9, enhanced); Dolby Digital stereo., NTSC. |
Cast |
Diana Rigg, Matthew Modine. |
Note |
Based on the novel by Henry James. |
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Originally broadcast as a television motion picture in 1998. |
Summary |
American Christopher Newman is smart, educated and rich. He is a Civil War veteran and a self made tycoon who goes to Europe to see the 'treasures and entertain' himself. He meets Claire and after the fifth meeting he asks her to marry him. |
Audience |
Not rated. |
Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Rich people -- United States -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- England -- Drama.
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Americans -- England -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Historical films.
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Made-for-TV movies.
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Added Author |
Unwin, Paul, 1957-
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Finley, Fiona.
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Hastings, Michael.
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Rigg, Diana.
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Modine, Matthew.
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James, Henry, 1843-1916
American.
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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BBC Video (Firm)
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BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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Note |
Title on disc label: Henry James collection. Disc one, The American |
ISBN |
1419875027 set |
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9781419875021 set |
Standard No. |
883929042050 set |
Music No. |
2000005502 BBC Video |
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1000043640 BBC Video (set) |
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3000018711 BBC Video (set) |
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