| Edition |
Widescreen. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Based on the musical play Chicago, directed and choreographed for the stage by Bob Fosse; based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins. |
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Special features: Deleted musical number "Class" performed by Catherine Zeta-Jones & Queen Latifah; Behind-the-scenes special; Director & screenwriter feature commentary. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Dion Beebe ; edited by, Martin Walsh ; music by, John Kander ; lyrics by, Fred Ebb ; original score music by, Danny Elfman ; costume designer, Colleen Atwood ; production designer, John Myhre ; choreography, Rob Marshall. |
| Cast |
Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reily, Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs, Christine Baranski. |
| Summary |
At a time when crimes of passion result in celebrity headlines, nightclub sensation Velma Kelly and spotlight-seeking Roxie Hart both find themselves on Chicago's famed Murderess Row. They also share Billy Flynn, the town's slickest lawyer with a talent for turning notorious defendants into local legends. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13, for sexual content and dialogue, violence and thematic elements. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation, Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound |
| Awards |
Academy Awards, 2003: Best Motion Picture of the Year (Marty Richards); Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Catherine Zeta-Jones); Best Achievement in Editing (Martin Walsh); Best Achievement in Costume Design (Colleen Atwood); Best Achievement in Art Direction (John Myhre, Gordon Sim); Best Achievement in Sound (Michael Minkler, DOminic Tavella, David Lee). |
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Golden Globes, 2003: Best motion Picture-Musical or Comedy; Best Performance by and Actor in a Motion Picture-Musica or Comedy (Richard Gere); Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy (Renée Zellweger). |
| Language |
English or French dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Criminals -- Drama.
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Chicago (Ill.) -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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Musicals.
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| Added Author |
Marshall, Rob.
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Richards, Martin.
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Condon, Bill, 1955-
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Zellweger, Renée, 1969-
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Zeta-Jones, Catherine, 1969-
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Gere, Richard, 1949-
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Queen Latifah, 1970-
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Reilly, John C., 1965-
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Liu, Lucy, 1968-
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Beebe, Dion.
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Walsh, Martin.
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Kander, John.
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Ebb, Fred.
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Elfman, Danny.
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Atwood, Colleen.
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Myhre, John.
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Fosse, Bob, 1927-1987.
Chicago.
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Watkins, Maurine.
Chicago.
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Producer Circle Company.
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Miramax Films.
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Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0788845845 |
| Standard No. |
786936219197 |
| Music No. |
30700 Miramax Home Entertainment |
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