| Edition |
Full screen. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation, 5.1 Dolby digital surround EX. |
| Cast |
Nicole Kidman, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Kristin Scott Thomas, Daniel Craig. |
| Credits |
Director of photography: Henry Braham ; editors: Peter Hones, Anne V. Coates ; music: Alexandre Desplat ; costume designer: Ruth Myers ; production designer: Dennis Gassner ; senior visual effects supervisor: Michael Fink. |
| Note |
Based on the book "Northern lights" by Philip Pullman. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2007. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; sequences of fantasy violence. |
| Summary |
In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Compass -- Drama.
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Witches -- Drama.
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Alliances -- Drama.
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Human experimentation in psychology -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Fantasy films.
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Action and adventure films.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.)
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Fantasy -- Feature.
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Adventure -- Feature.
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Thriller -- Feature.
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Family -- Feature.
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Feature films.
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Fantasy films.
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Adventure films.
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Suspense films.
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| Added Author |
Forte, Deborah.
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Carraro, William C.
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Weitz, Chris, 1969-
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Kidman, Nicole, 1967-
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Elliott, Sam, 1944-
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Green, Eva, 1980-
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McKellen, Ian.
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McShane, Ian, 1942-
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Highmore, Freddie, 1992-
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Bates, Kathy, 1948-
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Scott-Thomas, Kristin, 1960-
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Craig, Daniel, 1968-
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Pullman, Philip, 1946-
Northern lights.
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New Line Cinema Corporation.
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Ingenious Film Partners (Firm)
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Scholastic Inc.
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Depth of Field (Firm)
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New Line Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0780680170 |
| Standard No. |
794043120015 |
| Music No. |
1000037810 New Line Home Entertainment |
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