| Description |
1 videodisc (92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1; English 5.1; anamorphic widescreen (2.40:1) presentation. |
| Cast |
Andy Serkis, Isla Fisher, Simon Pegg, Tom Wilkinson, Tim Curry. |
| Credits |
Music by, Joby Talbot ; editor, Mark Everson. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2010. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Set in the 1820's. William Burke and William Hare luck into some easy money when they discover they can sell a fresh cadaver to Dr. Knox at Edinburgh Medical College for dissection. However, the next cadaver is not quite so easy to obtain, and when word gets out of how profitable the trade is, the duo find themselves blackmailed and in dire need of more bodies. Based on a true story. |
| Note |
Special features: Outtakes; Behind the scenes; Deleted scenes; Interviews; Trailer. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Burke, William, 1792-1829 -- Drama.
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Hare, William, 1792?-1870? -- Drama.
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Serial murderers -- Scotland -- Drama.
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Body snatching -- Scotland -- Drama.
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Extortion -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Comedy films.
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| Added Author |
Landis, John, 1950-
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Ashworth, Piers.
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Moorcroft, Nick, 1979-
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Thompson, Barnaby.
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Serkis, Andy.
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Fisher, Isla, 1976-
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Pegg, Simon, 1970-
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Wilkinson, Tom, 1948-2023
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Curry, Tim.
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MPI Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Burke and Hare |
| ISBN |
0788614371 |
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9780788614378 |
| Standard No. |
030306980195 |
| Music No. |
IFC9801 MPI Home Video |
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