| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC; region 1; anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; mastered in high definition. |
| Cast |
Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman, Jihmi Kennedy, Andre Braugher, Cliff DeYoung, Alan North, Peter Michael Goetz, Bob Gunton, Jay O. Sanders, John Finn, Donovan Leitch, John David Cullum. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; editor, Steven Rosenblum ; music, James Horner ; costume designer, Francine Jamison-Tanchuck ; production designer, Norman Garwood. |
| Note |
Based on the letters by Robert Gould Shaw ; based on the book "Lay this laurel" by Lincoln Kirstein ; based on the book "One gallant rush" by Peter Burchard. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1989. |
| Summary |
Based on the true story of the first black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War. Robert Gould Shaw and Cabot Forbes are two idealistic young Bostonians that lead the regiment; Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins is the inspiration who unites the troops; Pvt. Trip is a runaway slave who joins the regiment. |
| Note |
Includes theatrical trailer. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R ; Canadian home video rating: 14A. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards, 1989: Best Supporting Actor (Denzel Washington) ; Best Cinematography (Freddie Francis) ; Best Sound (Donald O. Mitchell, Gregg Rudloff, Elliot Tyson, Russell Williams II). |
| Language |
In English (Dolby 5.1), Spanish, or French with optional English, French, and Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Shaw, Robert Gould, 1837-1863 -- Film adaptations.
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Kirstein, Lincoln, 1907-1996 -- Film adaptations.
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Burchard, Peter -- Film adaptations.
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Shaw, Robert Gould, 1837-1863 -- Drama.
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United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 54th (1863-1865) -- Drama.
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African American soldiers -- Drama.
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United States. Army -- African American troops -- Drama.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- African Americans -- Drama.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories -- Drama.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Battlefields -- Drama.
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Afronorteamericanos -- Teatro.
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Soldados -- Teatro.
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United States -- Historia -- Guerra de Secesión, 1861-1865 -- Afronorteamericanos -- Teatro.
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United States -- Historia -- Guerra de Secesión, 1861-1865 -- Historia de los regimientos -- Teatro.
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| Genre/Form |
War films.
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Historical films.
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Film adaptations.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Zwick, Edward. Director.
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Fields, Freddie. Producer.
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Jarre, Kevin. Screenwriter.
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Broderick, Matthew, 1962- Actor.
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Washington, Denzel, 1954- Actor.
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Elwes, Cary, 1962- Actor.
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Freeman, Morgan. Actor.
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Kennedy, Jihmi. Actor.
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Braugher, Andre. Actor.
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De Young, Cliff. Actor.
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North, Alan, 1920-2000. Actor.
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Goetz, Peter Michael. Actor.
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Gunton, Bob. Actor.
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Sanders, Jay O., 1953- Actor.
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Finn, John, 1952- Actor.
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Leitch, Donovan, 1967- Actor.
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Cullum, J. D. Actor.
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Francis, Freddie, 1917-2007. Cinematographer.
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Horner, James. Composer.
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Rosenblum, Steven.
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Jamison-Tanchuck, Francine.
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Garwood, Norman, 1947-
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Shaw, Robert Gould, 1837-1863.
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Kirstein, Lincoln, 1907-1996.
Lay this laurel.
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Burchard, Peter.
One gallant rush.
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Tri-Star Pictures.
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0800177967 |
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9780800177966 |
| Standard No. |
043396702899 |
| ISBN |
1800177967 |
| Standard No. |
043396702899 |
| Music No. |
70289 TriStar Pictures |
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