Description |
1 videodisc (132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical surround Dolby Digital 5.1 rda |
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laser optical NTSC rda |
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video file DVD video region 1 rda |
System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby Digital 5.1. |
Cast |
Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, Robin Williams, David Banner, Michael Rainey Jr., LaJessie Smith, Alex Pettyfer, Vanessa Redgrave, Aml Ameen, Clarence Williams III, John P. Fertitta, Jim Gleason, Isaac White, Joe Chrest. |
Credits |
Cinematographer, Andrew Dunn ; editor, Joe Klotz ; composer (music score), Rodrigo Leão. |
Note |
Based on the novel by Wil Haygood. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some violence and disturbing images, language, sexual material, thematic elements and smoking. |
Summary |
Inspired by a true story about Cecil Gaines, a devoted husband, father, and White House butler who served eight Presidential administrations during the turbulent politics and civil rights battles of twentieth century America. |
Note |
Special features: Lee Daniels' The Butler: An American Story; the original freedom riders; deleted scenes; music video "You and I ain't nothin' no more" performed by Gladys Knight and Lenny Kravitz; gag reel. |
Language |
English, French or Spanish dialogue with optional English SDH or Spanish subtitles. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Allen, Eugene, 1919-2010 -- Drama.
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Butlers -- United States -- Drama.
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Presidents -- United States -- Staff -- Drama.
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Families -- Drama.
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United States -- Social life and customs -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Film adaptations.
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Fiction films.
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Added Author |
Strong, Danny, 1974- screenwriter.
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Daniels, Lee, 1959- film producer, director.
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Whitaker, Forest, actor.
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Winfrey, Oprah, actor.
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Cusack, John, 1966- actor.
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Motion picture adaptation of (work): Haygood, Wil.
Butler, a witness to history.
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Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc.
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Note |
At head of title: Lee Daniels' |
Standard No. |
013132611808 |
Music No. |
WC61180 Anchor Bay Entertainment |
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