| Edition |
Criterion collection. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (138 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical 5.1 surround rda |
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video file DVD video rda |
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Motion picture. |
| Series |
Criterion collection |
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Criterion collection ; 764.
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| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital (5.1 Surround). |
| Language |
English dialogue; English subtitles. |
| Note |
Title from sell sheet. |
| Cast |
Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer, Mercedes Ruehl. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1991. |
| Audience |
Rating: R; for language, and violence. |
| Summary |
Parry is a homeless history professor who lives in a fantasy world full of castles, Red Knights, and damsels in distress. Jack is New York's number one shock deejay, until the day his off-hand arrogance triggers a tragedy that ruins his career. Penniless and without prospects, Jack finds himself plucked from disaster by the most improbable of saviors, Parry. |
| Note |
Speical features: New, restored 2k digital transfer, approved by director; Audio commentary featuring Gilliam; New interview with Gilliam, producer, screenwriter, actors, with artists; Interview from 2006 with actor Robin Williams; New video essay; Deleted scenes; Costume tests; Trailers; Plus: An essay by critic Bilge Ebiri. |
| Subject |
Mentally ill -- Drama.
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Male friendship -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Gilliam, Terry, film director.
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Obst, Lynda Rosen, film producer.
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Williams, Robin, 1951-2014, actor.
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Bridges, Jeff, 1949- actor.
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Plummer, Amanda, actor.
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Ruehl, Mercedes, actor.
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Criterion Collection (Firm), publisher.
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| ISBN |
1681430088 |
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9781681430089 |
| Standard No. |
715515149013 |
| Music No. |
CC2496DDVD The Criterion Collection |
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