| Description |
1 videodisc (155 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical rda |
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video file Blu-ray rda |
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Motion picture |
| System Details |
Blu-ray; widescreen presentation. |
| Language |
English dialogue; French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles. SDH. |
| Cast |
Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, Nigel Hawthorne. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1997. |
| Summary |
Chronicles the incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captorâ‚‚s ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship is seized, the captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. An enthralling courtroom battle ensues that captures the attention of the entire nation. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for some scenes of strong brutal violence and some related nudity. |
| Subject |
Amistad (Schooner) -- Drama.
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Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 -- Drama.
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Slave rebellions -- United States -- Drama.
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Trials (Mutiny) -- United States -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Historical films.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Film adaptations.
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| Added Author |
Spielberg, Steven, 1946- film director.
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Freeman, Morgan, actor.
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Hopkins, Anthony, 1937- actor.
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Hawthorne, Nigel, actor.
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Hounsou, Djimon, 1964- actor.
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McConaughey, Matthew, 1969- actor.
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Allen, Debbie, 1950- Producer.
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Wilson, Colin. Producer.
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Franzoni, David. Screenwriter.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation, film distributor.
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DreamWorks Pictures (1994-2006)
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HBO Pictures.
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| ISBN |
1415779384 |
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9781415779385 |
| Standard No. |
032429150066 |
| Music No. |
7915006 Paramount Home Entertainment |
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