| Edition |
Razzle-dazzle ed. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Miramax collector's series |
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Miramax collector's series.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation enhanced for 16x9 TVs. ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DTS 5.1 surround. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
| Cast |
Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reily, Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs, Christine Baranski. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Dion Beebe ; editor, Martin Walsh ; music, John Kander ; lyrics, Fred Ebb ; original score music, Danny Elfman ; costume designer, Colleen Atwood ; production designer, John Myhre ; choreography, Rob Marshall. |
| Note |
Based on the musical play 'Chicago', directed and choreographed for the stage by Bob Fosse; based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2002. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13, for sexual content and dialogue, violence and thematic elements. |
| Summary |
At a time when crimes of passion result in celebrity headlines, nightclub sensation Velma Kelly and spotlight-seeking Roxie Hart both find themselves on Chicago's famed Murderess Row. They also share Billy Flynn, the town's slickest lawyer with a talent for turning notorious defendants into local legends. |
| Note |
Special features: [Disc 1]: Feature commentary with director Rob Marshall and screenwriter Bill Condon; exclusive new bonus material, "From stage to screen": the history of 'Chicago'; deleted musical number "Class" performed by Catherine Zeta-Jones and Queen Latifah; [Disc 2]: extended musical performances ; Chita Rivera's encore; an intimate look at director Rob Marshall; when Liza Minnelli became Roxy Hart; Academy Award-winning production designer John Myhre; Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood; VH1 Behind the movie. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards, 2003: Best Motion Picture of the Year (Marty Richards); Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Catherine Zeta-Jones); Best Achievement in Editing (Martin Walsh); Best Achievement in Costume Design (Colleen Atwood); Best Achievement in Art Direction (John Myhre, Gordon Sim); Best Achievement in Sound (Michael Minkler, Dominic Tavella, David Lee) |
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Golden Globes, 2003: Best motion Picture-Musical or Comedy; Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy (Richard Gere); Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy (Renée Zellweger) |
| Language |
English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Female offenders -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Drama.
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Lawyers -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Drama.
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Mujeres delincuentes -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Teatro.
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Abogados -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Teatro.
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Musical -- Feature.
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Musicals -- Feature.
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Watkins, Maurine -- Film and video adaptations.
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Chicago (Ill.) -- Drama.
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Watkins, Maurine. (OCoLC)fst01490280
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Female offenders. (OCoLC)fst00922629
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Lawyers. (OCoLC)fst00994346
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Illinois -- Chicago.
(OCoLC)fst01204048
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| Genre/Form |
Legal drama (Literature)
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Musical -- Feature.
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Drama. (OCoLC)fst01423879
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Film adaptations. (OCoLC)fst01710491
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Legal drama. (OCoLC)fst01726516
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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| Added Author |
Richards, Martin.
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Condon, Bill, 1955-
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Marshall, Rob.
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Zellweger, Renée, 1969-
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Zeta-Jones, Catherine, 1969-
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Gere, Richard, 1949-
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Queen Latifah, 1970-
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Reilly, John C., 1965-
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Liu, Lucy, 1968-
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Beebe, Dion.
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Kander, John.
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Ebb, Fred.
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Elfman, Danny.
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Atwood, Colleen.
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Myhre, John.
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Fosse, Bob, 1927-1987.
Chicago.
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Watkins, Maurine.
Chicago.
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Producer Circle Company.
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Zadan/Meron (Firm)
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Miramax Films.
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Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
786936239058 |
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031398135197 |
| ISBN |
0788853406 |
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9780788853401 |
| Music No. |
35001 Miramax Home Entertainment |
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