| Description |
1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1; anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1 surround, digitally recorded. |
| Cast |
John Leguizamo, Peter Sarsgaard, Denise Richards, Vincent Laresca, Nestor Serrano, Delilah Cotto, Sonia Braga, Isabella Rossellini. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Kramer Mongenthau ; editor, Peter C. Frank ; original music composer, Ruben Blades ; costume designer, Jackie Roach ; production designer, Ted Glass. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2002. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for strong violence, pervasive language, drug content, and some sexuality. |
| Summary |
The tough, gritty streets of the South Bronx meets the white-collar world of Wall Street, as a charismatic Latino gangster tries to escape from his criminal past. He tries to make a legitimate life for himself, only to discover that the price he must pay for his new lifestyle will end up costing him more than he ever imagined. |
| Note |
Special features: The making of Empire; Feature commentary with director Franc Reyes and director of photography Kramer Morgenthau; Deleted scenes; The Los Angeles premiere. |
| Language |
English, French or Spanish dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Criminal behavior -- Drama.
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White collar workers -- Drama.
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Hispanic Americans -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Bronx (New York, N.Y.) -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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| Added Author |
Reyes, Franc.
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Bigel, Daniel, 1965-
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Mailer, Michael, 1964-
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Leguizamo, John.
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Sarsgaard, Peter.
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Richards, Denise, 1971-
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Laresca, Vincent.
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Serrano, Nestor.
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Cotto, Delilah, 1970-
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Braga, Sonia, 1950-
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Rossellini, Isabella.
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Morgenthau, Kramer.
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Frank, Peter C.
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Blades, Rubén.
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Roach, Jacki.
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Glass, Ted.
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Arenas Entertainment (Firm)
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Empire : two worlds collide |
| ISBN |
078328618X |
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9780783286181 |
| Standard No. |
025192305320 |
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025192316128 |
| Music No. |
23053 Universal |
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