| Edition |
Special collector's ed.; widescreen version. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Widescreen DVD collection
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| System Details |
DVD, Region 1 encoding. |
| Cast |
Heath Ledger, Wes Bentley, Kate Hudson, Djimon Hounsou, Michael Sheen, Rupert Penry-Jones, Kris Marshall. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Robert Richardson ; editor, Steven Rosenblum ; music composer, James Horner ; costume designer, Ruth Myers ; production designer, Allan Cameron. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2002. |
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Based on the novel by A.E.W. Mason. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense battle sequences, disturbing images, violence and some sensuality. |
| Summary |
After an admired soldier leaves his regiment in disgrace, he sets out on a sweeping adventure to regain his honor, recapture his love and save the life of his best friend. |
| Note |
Special features: commentary by director Shekhar Kapur; a journey from within--the making of "The four feathers"; 7 featurettes: the sounds of East and West, The battle of Abou Clea, The mystery of the desert, a historical perspective, The friendship of Abou Fatma, A journey of self-discovery, Surviving the prison; theatrical trailer. |
| Language |
English (5.1 surround or Dolby surround) and French (Dolby surround) language soundtracks with optional English subtitles; closed-captioned in English. |
| Subject |
Sudan -- History -- 1881-1899 -- Drama.
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Soldiers -- Conduct of life -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Kapur, Shekhar, 1945-
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Jaffe, Stanley R.
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Jaffe, Robert D.
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Katz, Marty.
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Feldsher, Paul.
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Schiffer, Michael, 1948-
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Amini, Hossein.
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Ledger, Heath, 1979-2008.
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Bentley, Wes, 1978-
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Hudson, Kate, 1979-
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Hounsou, Djimon, 1964-
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Sheen, Michael.
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Penry-Jones, Rupert, 1970-
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Marshall, Kris, 1973-
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Richardson, Robert, 1955-
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Rosenblum, Steven.
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Horner, James.
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Myers, Ruth.
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Cameron, Allan.
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Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley), 1865-1948.
Four feathers.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation.
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Miramax Films.
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Jaffilms (Firm)
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| ISBN |
079218677X |
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9780792186779 |
| Standard No. |
097363372325 |
| Music No. |
33723 Paramount Pictures |
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