| Description |
1 videodisc (145 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital rdatr |
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optical rdarm |
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surround rdacpc |
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stereo rdacpc |
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Dolby digital 2.0 |
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Dolby digital 5.1 |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
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Motion picture lcgft |
| System Details |
DVD-R; NTSC, region 1; Dolby audio. |
| Cast |
Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Ciaran Owens, Michael Legge. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Michael Seresin ; editor, Gerry Hambling ; music, John Williams ; costume designer, Consolata Boyle ; production designer, Geoffrey Kirkland ; narrator, Andrew Bennett. |
| Note |
Based on the book by Frank McCourt. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1999. |
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Wide screen. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for sexual content and some language. |
| Summary |
Life in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for young Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family. Living by his wits, cheered by his irrepressible spirit, and sustained by his mother's fierce love, Frank embarks on an inspiring journey to overcome the poverty of his childhood and reach the land of his dreams: America. |
| Note |
Special features: The making of Angela's ashes; cast & crew interviews; commentary with author Frank McCourt; commentary with director Alan Parker; 2 theatrical trailers. |
| Language |
In English (5.1 surround) or optional French (Dolby 2.0); English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
McCourt family -- Drama.
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McCourt, Frank -- Family -- Drama.
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Irish Americans -- Drama.
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Limerick (Limerick, Ireland) -- Drama.
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McCourt family. (OCoLC)fst00257728
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McCourt, Frank. (OCoLC)fst00369372
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Families. (OCoLC)fst01728849
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Irish Americans. (OCoLC)fst00978933
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Ireland -- Limerick (Limerick)
(OCoLC)fst01713529
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films. (OCoLC)fst01710277
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Drama. (OCoLC)fst01423879
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Fiction films. (OCoLC)fst01710264
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Film adaptations. (OCoLC)fst01710491
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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Biographical films.
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Film adaptations.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Parker, Alan, 1944-2020, film director, screenwriter, film producer.
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Jones, Laura, 1951- screenwriter.
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Rudin, Scott, 1958- film producer.
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Brown, David, 1916-2010, film producer.
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Watson, Emily, 1967- actor.
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Carlyle, Robert, 1961- actor.
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Breen, Joe, 1991- actor.
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Owens, Ciaran, 1985- actor.
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Legge, Michael, 1978- actor.
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Seresin, Michael, director of photography.
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Hambling, Gerry, editor of moving image work.
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Williams, John, 1932- composer.
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Boyle, Consolata, costume designer.
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Kirkland, Geoffrey, production designer.
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Motion picture adaptation of (work): McCourt, Frank.
Angela's ashes.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation, presenter, publisher.
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Universal Pictures International, presenter.
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Dirty Hands Productions, production company.
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| Added Title |
Container of (work): Angela's ashes (Motion picture)
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| Standard No. |
032429277756 |
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