| Edition |
Widescreen version. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (139 min.) : sound, color with a black and white sequence ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1990. |
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Based on the novel of the same title by Paul Bowles. |
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Special features include making-of documentary, cast and crew filmographies, awards and theatrical trailer. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Vittorio Storaro ; editor, Gabriella Cristiani ; music, Ryuichi Sakamoto. |
| Cast |
Debra Winger (Kit Moresby), John Malkovich (Pat Moresby), Campbell Scott (George Tunner), Jill Bennett (Mrs. Lyle), Timothy Spall (Eric Lyle), Eric Vu-An (Balquassim). |
| Summary |
An American artist couple, drawn by desire to the Sahara, travel there shortly after World War II in order to follow their passionate obsessions in an attempt to recapture the love they once shared. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| System Details |
DVD, Dolby digital surround stereo. |
| Language |
English and French language soundtracks with optional subtitles in English or French; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Americans -- Morocco -- Drama.
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Married people -- Drama.
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Morocco -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Bertolucci, Bernardo.
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Thomas, Jeremy.
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Peploe, Mark.
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Storaro, Vittorio, 1940-
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Sakamoto, Ryūichi, 1952-2023
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Winger, Debra, 1955-
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Scott, Campbell.
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Bennett, Jill, 1930-1990.
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Spall, Timothy, 1957-
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Vu-An, Eric.
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Malkovich, John.
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Bowles, Paul, 1910-1999.
Sheltering sky.
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Warner Bros.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0790770075 |
| Standard No. |
085391206224 |
| Music No. |
12062 Warner Home Video |
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