| Edition |
Special edition. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (139 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
Criterion collection ; v. 304 |
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Criterion collection ; v. 304.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Cast |
David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Buck Henry. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, Anthony Richmond ; musical director, John Phillips. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1976. |
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Based on the novel by Walter Tevis. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
A daring exploration of science fiction as an art form. The story of an alien on an elaborate rescue mission provides the launching pad for Roeg's visual tour de force, a formally adventurous examination of alienation. |
| Note |
Special features: Audio commentary by director Nicolas Roeg and actors David Bowie and Buck Henry; New video interview with screenwriter Paul Mayersberg; Performance, new video interviews with actors Candy Clark and Rip Torn; Audio interviews with costume designer May Routh and production designer Brian Eatwell; Audio interview from 1984 with author Walter Tevis, conducted by Don Swaim; Multiple stills galleries, including Routh's costume sketches; Behind-the-scenes photos and production and publicity stills, introduced by set photographer David James; Gallery of posters from Roeg's films; Trailers. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Human-alien encounters -- Drama.
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Chief executive officers -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Science fiction films.
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| Added Author |
Roeg, Nicolas, 1928-2018
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Bowie, David.
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Torn, Rip, 1931-2019
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Clark, Candy.
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Henry, Buck.
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Tevis, Walter S.
Man who fell to earth.
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Home Vision Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1559409649 |
| Standard No. |
715515016629 |
| Music No. |
CC1616D Home Vision Entertainment |
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